Discover the Mind Blowing Future of Furnishing Design That Will Change Everything

SIKLAB 2024, a weeklong celebration of innovation and ingenuity, has left a lasting impression on the world of interior design. Themed Beyond Boundaries: The Next Wave of Design, this event was a melting pot of creativity, showcasing the significance, perspectives, and adaptability of interior design in today's evolving world.

The event featured a showcase of furnishing projects inspired by the works of local artists and popular tourist attractions in the Philippines. The collection presented a range of functional chairs and coffee tables, which were reinterpretations of dominant techniques, methods, and visual forms.

To give attendees a glimpse into the minds of young talents, the event also introduced a variety of thesis boards from visual communication courses. These thesis boards unveiled miniature prototypes based on the students' personal take on Philippine traditional transportation and infrastructure.

Another highlight of the event was the display of colorful flower arrangement pieces inspired by the famous romance television series "Bridgerton." The event was spearheaded by the Guild of Rising Interior Designers (GRID), the official student organization of the Interior Design Program of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) School of Environment and Design (SED), under the mentorship of practitioner and educator IDr. Candice Arboleda.

In addition to the display, the event offered a range of workshops entitled Masterclass, facilitated by industry professionals. The roster of professionals included the likes of Ar. Paul Kevin Peñaverde, Ar. Bien Bullicer, Landlite Philippines Corp. Marketing Manager Melvin Austria, and graphic artist Danielle Sabine Lim. These experts walked the participants through various aspects of interior design, including sketch-up extensions, project management basics, graphics and branding procedures, and lighting terminologies.

The event also featured a hybrid seminar entitled Metacon, which gathered industry-leading speakers to enlighten and uplift the youth from various Philippine schools on the transformative era of the Industrial Revolution. The roster of speakers included Council of Interior Design Educators President Dr. Raquel Florendo, adaptive reuse and conservation expert Dr. Mary Ann Bulandi, Moss Design House co-founder IDr. Cyndi Fernandez-Beltran, and Royal Pineda + Architecture and Design co-founder Ar. Royal Pineda.

Other notable speakers included Benilde Game Development Program chairman Lambert Ongkingco, avant-garde designer Fred Telarma, and Future University Hakodate doctoral candidate Rgee Gallega. These speakers shared their insights and expertise, shedding light on the future of interior design and its role in shaping the world we live in.

Overall, SIKLAB 2024 was a resounding success, showcasing the creativity, innovation, and talent of the next generation of interior designers. The event has left a lasting impression on the world of interior design and has set the stage for a bright and exciting future.