Strategic Design / Sexy Development

TEDx: Shoes

TEDx: Shoes

Can shoes make us understand better? Designer Brian Tenorio argues that they can. At TEDxXavierSchool, Brian imparts his journey first as a shoe Designer, then as a Designer for development -- an empathic one for progress, for good. Be sure to watch the entire talk. Something interesting might just happen....
I am back/here/staying.

I am back/here/staying.

Dear friends, Only recently have I finally decided to be based again in Manila (at least for the next few years). With that, I am currently starting up several ventures: 1. TV MEDIA: a tv show about design x biz x travel (3Q 2012) 2. CULTURE: “The Last Shoemaker” –...
Save the Pawikan

Save the Pawikan

“Joined the Environmental Science Society (ESS) of the Ateneo de Manila University last January 7 to 8, 2012 for their Turtle Walk at Morong, Bataan. Was with ESS alumni Mishael Dayrit-Fernandez and Jay Salvador. The experience was totally refreshing–something very new to me. It also made me think about the...
Product Launch: LUX MORTEM URNS by BRIAN TENORIO

Product Launch: LUX MORTEM URNS by BRIAN TENORIO

Designer Brian Tenorio again extends his design coverage to yet another aspect of human life -- memory and remembering, as he launches designer urns via one of his lifestyle brands, Lux Mortem (www.luxmortem).
SAVE OUR SHOES / Ayala Museum Design Talks Oct 15, 2011

SAVE OUR SHOES / Ayala Museum Design Talks Oct 15, 2011

Bringing shoe makers, shoe manufacturers, shoe buyers and retailers, and shoe lovers together — meet one another, talk, network, build businesses together! This talk will practically be Manila’s premiere DESIGNER SHOE CONFERENCE for 2011!
HANS ROSLING in MANILA (at his talk at the Asian Development Bank)

HANS ROSLING in MANILA (at his talk at the Asian Development Bank)

Ted Senior Fellow, Hans Rosling, delivered a round of talks in Manila last week, September 16, 2011. After giving a talk...
The Rise of Design

The Rise of Design

By Kara Ortiga via The Philippine Star/Young Star | August 19 2011 It seems today is really the age of design. The value of the arts and good design are beginning to be recognized since the push for a bill by Senator Teofisto Guingona III suggesting the creation of a Design...
World Filipiniana: the New Definition of Global Filipino Design

World Filipiniana: the New Definition of Global Filipino Design

by Brian Tenorio via the Philippine Star | August 29  2009 MANILA, Philippines – I was shopping once in Sydney for a nice coat for my sister. After several hours of going through different stores, I saw this Asian female with a nice top. I asked her where she got her...
The Dawn of Design

The Dawn of Design

By Jose Daniel Castillo via Megastyle.ph | August 11 2011 I’ve noticed that among us Filipinos (myself included) the term design tends to strike a rather exclusivist note. We seem to have this idea that things that have been designed are expensive and excessive, but more importantly that they lack in valuable,...
Can Shoes be Political?

Can Shoes be Political?

by Brian Tenorio via Philippine Daily Inquirer | April 16, 2009 I WAS IN A CAB IN BERLIN once with the taxi driver trying to guess where I was from. After listening to him speculate if I was Japanese, Chinese or even Singaporean, I said I was from Manila. He then...
Bill Filed Creating Design Council

Bill Filed Creating Design Council

By Alex Y. Vergara via Philippine Daily Inquirer | August 14 2011 Following the lead of such Asian countries as South Korea, Singapore, Thailand and even Malaysia, Senator Teofisto “TG” Guingona III filed last Tuesday Senate Bill 2930, creating the Design Council of the Philippines. The proposed Design Council, the...
Brian Tenorio Delivers the First State of Philippine Design(MAR 2011) Greenbelt

Brian Tenorio Delivers the First State of Philippine Design
(MAR 2011) Greenbelt

Proponents of Philippine Design convene as Brian Tenorio delivers a reportage on the current situation...
Ambassadors of the Philippine Brand Exhibit Curated by Brian Tenorio(MAR 2011), Greenbelt

Ambassadors of the Philippine Brand Exhibit Curated by Brian Tenorio
(MAR 2011), Greenbelt

A Cocktail Reception to launch the AMBASSADORS OF THE PHILIPPINE BRAND Exhibition 18 personalities who represent the Philippine Brand to the World, as illustrated by several of the country’s emerging...
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Surface Asia Features Brian Tenorio

  Brian Tenorio was recently featured on Surface Asia discussing his vision on developing Design Management and Design Thinking in the Philippines. Tenorio emphasizes that designers have a bright future ahead especially as the Philippine public and private sectors have now taken on identifying Filipino creativity as a strategic asset for progress. For more details,...
TEDx: Shoes

TEDx: Shoes

Can shoes make us understand better? Designer Brian Tenorio argues that they can. At TEDxXavierSchool, Brian imparts his journey first as a shoe Designer, then as a Designer for development -- an empathic one for progress, for good. Be sure to watch the entire talk. Something interesting might just happen.
More Job Posts (TV-Media, Design, Design for Business)

More Job Posts (TV-Media, Design, Design for Business)

I am back/here/staying.

I am back/here/staying.

Dear friends, Only recently have I finally decided to be based again in Manila (at least for the next few years). With that, I am currently starting up several ventures: 1. TV MEDIA: a tv show about design x biz x travel (3Q 2012) 2. CULTURE: “The Last Shoemaker” – an art/fashion film (4Q 2012)...
Coming this 2012

Coming this 2012

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CALL FOR CREATIVE TALENTSDesign x Entrep x Travel Show

CALL FOR CREATIVE TALENTS
Design x Entrep x Travel Show

We are planning for a TV SHOW about   We are currently putting together our team and are looking for the ff: a. CAMERAMAN – with experience and talent in camerawork and even video journalism b. WRITER – handles the script and research c. PRODUCER – manages production and operations for each destination shoot; manages...
Save the Pawikan

Save the Pawikan

“Joined the Environmental Science Society (ESS) of the Ateneo de Manila University last January 7 to 8, 2012 for their Turtle Walk at Morong, Bataan. Was with ESS alumni Mishael Dayrit-Fernandez and Jay Salvador. The experience was totally refreshing–something very new to me. It also made me think about the more minute and at that,...
Brian Tenorio and the "Save Our Shoes" at the Ayala Museum

Brian Tenorio and the “Save Our Shoes” at the Ayala Museum

Brian Tenorio gives a talk at the Ayala Museum about how we can save and bring to life once again the slowly diminishing shoe industry in the Philippines.       There is hope, Brian says, with the entry of new designers with young and fresh ideas, and Brian only hopes to encourage even more...
Tenorio Shoes on Avant Gardien, Andre Judd

Tenorio Shoes on Avant Gardien, Andre Judd

Orange Vinyl Fluoro Pointed Wingtips FLORALDEHYDE “I love the juxtaposition of the intense brights and florals with the dark graphics of the t shirt worn under the tweed blazer.” BRIGHT SUNSHINE “I wanted to push color and contrast it at the same time so I paired bright royal blue socks with fluoro clear vinyl shoes...
Product Launch: LUX MORTEM URNS by BRIAN TENORIO

Product Launch: LUX MORTEM URNS by BRIAN TENORIO

Designer Brian Tenorio again extends his design coverage to yet another aspect of human life -- memory and remembering, as he launches designer urns via one of his lifestyle brands, Lux Mortem (www.luxmortem).
SAVE OUR SHOES / Ayala Museum Design Talks Oct 15, 2011

SAVE OUR SHOES / Ayala Museum Design Talks Oct 15, 2011

Bringing shoe makers, shoe manufacturers, shoe buyers and retailers, and shoe lovers together — meet one another, talk, network, build businesses together! This talk will practically be Manila’s premiere DESIGNER SHOE CONFERENCE for 2011!