I’ve been a word vomiter by trade for almost a decade, which means I’ve spewed more paragraphs and Oxford commas than I can ever keep track of.
But if you’re looking for a fine sampling of what I can write about and where my interests lie, this is a pretty good place to start.
For the Crimson River Studio team, being women artists isn’t solely about rewriting the industry’s narrative from an “old boy’s club.” Rather, it means doing their part to elevate the community as a whole, so that every artist is respected for their quality of work, and diversity and inclusivity become less of a novelty and more of the norm.
Read MoreAround the world, Aesop is hailed for their impeccable approach to design — reinventing the in-store experience with every location. We had the chance to discuss with Denise Neri, Aesop’s Retail Architectural Manager, about the fundamental role of design in expressing their brand’s ethos.
Read MoreBalancing profit and purpose can feel like an impractical tightrope walk, but there’s a new breed of brands who are redefining “success” and proving that you can do meaningful work while still making bank.
Read MoreArtists, writers, and designers all have an essential role to play in this pandemic, and it’s bigger than just providing comic relief from the throes of reality (though that in itself is crucial too).
Read MoreHow does a band with seven years under their belt manage to stay afloat amid the torrential waves of the industry? We asked garage folk band Ourselves The Elves.
Read MoreThe team behind Edukasyon.ph’s content channels shares what made them join a social enterprise and how creativity can be used as a force for good.
Read MoreTo most people, the thought of “the grind” is enough to induce a blood rush to the head. But for the younger workforce, busyness is a badge best worn on one’s sleeve. Why do we subject ourselves to this cycle? And is there truly no getting down from the hamster wheel?
Read MoreDespite being recognized as one of Asia’s Top Bars, The Curator’s David Ong maintains that they’re still just your neighborhood cafe, serving you a cup of Joe or negroni with a side of “how’s your day?” And it is exactly this mindful blend of hospitality that makes them world-class — no gimmicks or “Instagram walls” needed.
Read MoreThe heart of jazz beats in an unlikely neighborhood in Quezon City.
Read MoreWhile the likes of Bobby Flay and Gordon Ramsay might paint pictures of the typical chef archetype as one for chaos and management by fire, Nicco Santos’ approach is a far cry. Instead, this chef builds his kitchen around compassion, his team, and making people happy.
Read MoreThere’s never going to be a no-fail road map to achieving success in the creative industry, but it’s not impossible either. We spoke with three creatives across various fields to know their own personal, tried-and-tested formulas for “making it.”
Read MoreIn an industry that is constantly evolving and looking to the next big trend, one might think that drawing inspiration from history and a bygone era is unusual, but specialty menswear store Regiment thinks otherwise.
Read MoreAt first glance, Dulo’s plain concrete façade is easy to miss — only signified by its graffitied entrance. While there are no glowing signs outside to tell you this is the place, it’s exactly this curious charm and subtle eccentricity that draws people in.
Read MoreNotes from a former college dinosaur (moi), and why university life is never a race.
Read MoreBrooklyn-based band Beach Fossils made their way to Manila last March 14 for their Southeast Asia tour, following the 2017 release of their album, Somersault.
Read MoreBefore he became a viral music sensation, Abel Tesfaye was no more than an anonymous face who was cloaked under the veil of an impenetrable moniker and dark, brooding thematics. Gradually, the artist made his way into the spotlight as “The Weeknd,” and has become a well-loved mainstay in the airwaves since then.
Read MorePursuit Fair was originally put up as a fundraiser for PURVEYR’s print magazine. But seeing the people it connected and the positive energy it cultivated, PURVEYR’s Marvin Conanan and Sara Martinez couldn’t let the opportunity pass.
Read MoreThe burgeoning BDSM community in Manila can’t be defined in fifty shades of grey. Joyen Santos, one of the artists at the forefronts of this emerging art form, gives us a glimpse into this colorful territory.
Read MoreLike any medical condition, there’s a lot of misinformation that surrounds acne. Some rumors claim that chocolate is a potential culprit, while others say that diet could be to blame. How then can you tell fact from fiction?
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