Mark Dave Azores is a rookie practicing designer based in Albay, Bicol Region, he specializes branding and product designing. Currently, he is working as an instructor at one of the state university in Bicol where he teaches industrial design courses, and at the same time he’s also working in a co-working and fabrication space where he handles design work and digital fabrication equipment. Azores advocates for environmental awareness, mental health, and the continuous development of the creative sector in his province.
Danielle Conti is a digital illustrator based in Yakima, Washington with a degree in Animation currently working freelance catering to clients all over the world. She also works as an assistant colorist for a well-known online comic in WEBTOON while creating personal drawings of her favorite characters to relax after doing work and studying for her MA. In her free time, Dani loves reading novels, trying out new cafes, and taking walks in the park!
Erika Dino is a traditional artist and likes to sign her name backwards. She is an avid fan of a zero to less waste lifestyle that started with shampoo bars way back in 2017. She eats less meat to cut her carbon footprint and worships seitan. As an artist, AKIRE strives to recycle, reuse, reduce and to address climate change, plastic pollution and global warming in her upcoming works.
Architect Joshua earned his degree from De La Salle University - Dasmariñas in 2008 where he also worked as project designer. He gained experience in the interior design office of Atelier Almario, working as project architect and later licensed architect for hotel and residential projects in 2010. Today, he engages in freelance work handling residential and commercial architectural and interior design projects. His passion for residential architecture, interior pieces, and art led him to pursue a masters degree in fine arts and design in Philippine Women's University.
Trained in Branding, Design and Advertising, currently in the academe, and with an interest in cognitive psychology, Mario Serrano, through his 'time travels' across the globe, explores the evolving states of human interaction through visual communication - immersive installation, graphic design, branding, digital film and print marketing, paintings, illustrations, and print publication. He is ranked #1 Creative Director in the Philippines by Adobo Magazine. He has traveled extensively, worked with multinational agencies and is recently based in Dubai. His work on Climate Change and Plastic Waste has been recognized in Cannes Lions, Clio Awards, One Show, London International Awards, New York Festivals, Art Director's Club, Spikes Asia and Adobo Design Awards.
Hyreizl Love Tangonan is a visual artist with a forte in graphic design. She also teaches visual communication and graphic design courses. When she's not doing graphic design or teaching, she creates digital illustrations and figurative art. Her artworks address themes related to trauma, other mental health issues, and human relationships.