Nippon Paint Recognizes Winners of the Asia Young Designer Award (AYDA) Philippines 2019

After the fun filled and painstaking process of creating your designs to entry submission, leading into the judges’ deliberating and critiques, the Asia Young Designer Awards (AYDA) Philippines 2019 recognized the winners during the awards ceremonies held at the PETA Theater Center in Quezon City on January 23, 2020.

The gold award with a cash prize worth of P50,000 for the architecture category was given to John Carlo De Jesus from the Bulacan State University (BulSU) while the silver award with a cash prize of P30,000 was awarded to John Harold Siblag of St. Mary's University of Bayumbong.

Meanwhile, for the Interior Design category, Abigail Florence Taghoy of University of San Carlos University (USC) in Cebu bagged the gold award and P50, 000 cash prize while the silver award with a P30,000 prize money went to Clarice Limsui of De La Salle -College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB).

The gold awardees for AYDA 2019 will go to the Asia Young Designer Summit to compete with the best Architecture and Interior Design students in Asia which will be held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in March 2020. The winners will battle for the chance to be included in the Harvard University Graduate School of Design’s Design Discovery Program.

Aside from the major prizes, special awards were also given to other participants during the ceremony. For Architecture, the Best in Color Choice Award went to Christian Adrian Manalo of Batangas State University (BSU). Meanwhile the Best Green Innovation Award was given to John Carlo De Jesus and the People’s Choice Award to Johann Orozco, both from BulSU. Best Mentor in this category was awarded to Ar. Diane Alfonso. Also, Bulacan State University was declared The Best College/University, and The Best Supportive School award for the Architecture category went to the Far Eastern University (FEU).

For the Interior Design category, the Best Color Choice award went to Michael lGarbriel Vazquez of DLS-CSB, while Josette Thai of UP Diliman won the Best Green Innovation Award. The People’s Choice award went to Erika Mari Ordinario of DLS-CSB. The University of San Carlos Cebu was named The Best Collge/University and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde which was declared the Most Supportive School Dr. Hermie Ray Oplado from The University of San Carlos was awarded Best Mentor for the Interior Design category.

Nippon Paint Philippines President Mark Webb led the awarding ceremonies along with the distinguished panel of judges. Webb affirmed AYDA 2019 was the perfect opportunity to highlight the best young talents of the country and showcase their brilliance to the international arena. He also thanked the mentors and academic partners who patiently guided, motivated and shared their expertise to the students, and for allowing them to join. He added that Nippon Paintis proud to be part of the initiative in elevating the amazing Filipino skills and talent.

AYDA 2019 is a design competition open to Architecture and Interior Design students. The panel of judges is composed of prominent and well-established industry professionals and was supported by the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP), Council of Deans and Heads of Architecture Schools in the Philippines (CODHASP), the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID), and the Council of Interior Design Educators (CIDE).

Visit www.youngdesigneraward.ph or visit www.nipponpaint.ph for more details and updates.

Landlite Sponsors Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID) General Monthly Meeting

For PIID’s general monthly meeting for the month of June, Landlite Philippines Corporation (LPC) sponsored and organized a “Mamma Mia”-themed event hosted by its brand ambassador, Marc Nelson. Interior designers gathered at Lux Décor showroom in BGC where they had a tour on the latest line of products that Landlite has to offer. Faro Barcelona decorative lightings and Uozu Italian minimalist downlights were the highlights of the showroom tour. During the night, 3 lucky raffle winners took home Lux Decor gift certificates worth Php 10,000 while other attendees received Landlite LED bulbs and other Landlite products for the games and survey. During the event, LPC was named Premier Sponsor of PIID. Present during the event were (L-R) PIID national president Lilia de Jesus, Landlite Philippines Corporation CEO Jocelyn Li, brand ambassador Marc Nelson, and PIID vice president for internal affairs Marcelo Alonzo.

Landlite Philippines at Interior & Design Manila

Landlite Philippines Corp. (LPC), a leading distributor of lighting fixtures in the country, was one of the major sponsors of the 4th edition of Interior & Design Manila (IDM), held recently at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex. With this year’s theme, Resilience of Design: Future Spaces, the IDM showcased interior design executions for buildings, landscapes, communities, and regions in order to respond  to natural and manmade disasters and disturbances as well as long term changes resulting from climate change. The IDM is also Philippines’ only exhibit curated specifically to update local interior designers on   the latest trends, updates, and implementation of resilient design concepts. During the event, Landlite showcased the latest lighting design trends for 2019 and its wide range of residential and commercial lighting products and fixtures in its exhibits. Photo shows (from left) Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID) director for professional development Trisha Padernal, Landlite Philippines Corporation CEO Jocelyn Li, PIID national president Lilia de Jesus, Uozu Italy deputy CEO Alessandro Porta, Faro Barcelona CSO sales director Salvador Marti, PIID director for professional practice Kathleen Obcemea and executive director for exhibits and conventions Gino Lim.

The Philippine Institute of Interior Designers 51st!

The Philippine Institute of Interior Designers, as the only accredited professional organization of interior designers, marked their 51st Anniversary with innovative programs that aims in improving their services to their members and bringing interior designing profession into further heights.
To celebrate this glorious milestone, the organization held a launching event of their upcoming projects last September 30,2015 at Chardonnay by Astoria in Pasig City.

The said event was hosted by Giselle Sanchez, a veteran comedian actress and a stage performer by profession.

PIDD launching of new website

In response to the globalization efforts of the organization, the management decided to upgrade their existing website. The online portal shall feature noteworthy projects of Filipino Interior Designers.

As part of its renaissance in the country, PIID National President James G. Jao shares, “My vision is to provide a direction for PIID towards a path that is professionally paved for both the budding and veteran designers so they can evolve and discover their specialties not only in the local but as well as global practice. For the next two years, we will create a dynamic platform for all members for creative and academic developments that are aligned with our Filipino culture and international standards,”

The PIID is the only association of professional Interior Designers in the country accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission with about 1,600 registered Interior Designers. Most of the founding members are still active in their profession and these include renowned designers Ched Berenguer-Topacio. Lor Calma and Edith Oliveros.

51st: The Rebirth Anniversary was presented by Boysen Paints and sponsored by Wilcon Builders and Grohe Philippines together with Kuysen, iMaverick, American Standard, CW Home Depot, Megamax Concepts, LRI Design Plaza, Spurway, Skycon, CWC Industries, D+M Home Garden Living and Living n Style.

The office of PIID Secretariat is located at G/F Zaragoza Bldg.. 102 Gamboa cor. Trasierra &Soria Sts.,Legaspi Village, Makati City

You can also check:  www.piid.org.ph
email: piid.sec@gmail.com

The Philippine Institute of Interior Designers 51st!

The Philippine Institute of Interior Designers, as the only accredited professional organization of interior designers, marked their 51st Anniversary with innovative programs that aims in improving their services to their members and bringing interior designing profession into further heights.
To celebrate this glorious milestone, the organization held a launching event of their upcoming projects last September 30,2015 at Chardonnay by Astoria in Pasig City.

The said event was hosted by Giselle Sanchez, a veteran comedian actress and a stage performer by profession.

PIDD launching of new website

In response to the globalization efforts of the organization, the management decided to upgrade their existing website. The online portal shall feature noteworthy projects of Filipino Interior Designers.

As part of its renaissance in the country, PIID National President James G. Jao shares, “My vision is to provide a direction for PIID towards a path that is professionally paved for both the budding and veteran designers so they can evolve and discover their specialties not only in the local but as well as global practice. For the next two years, we will create a dynamic platform for all members for creative and academic developments that are aligned with our Filipino culture and international standards,”

The PIID is the only association of professional Interior Designers in the country accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission with about 1,600 registered Interior Designers. Most of the founding members are still active in their profession and these include renowned designers Ched Berenguer-Topacio. Lor Calma and Edith Oliveros.

51st: The Rebirth Anniversary was presented by Boysen Paints and sponsored by Wilcon Builders and Grohe Philippines together with Kuysen, iMaverick, American Standard, CW Home Depot, Megamax Concepts, LRI Design Plaza, Spurway, Skycon, CWC Industries, D+M Home Garden Living and Living n Style.

The office of PIID Secretariat is located at G/F Zaragoza Bldg.. 102 Gamboa cor. Trasierra &Soria Sts.,Legaspi Village, Makati City

You can also check:  www.piid.org.ph
email: piid.sec@gmail.com