DESIGN

The Obra Design Masterclass was a three-month furniture/furnishings design masterclass program offered by the Department of Trade and Industry together with the Philippine Trade and Training Center in coordination with the Cebu Furniture Industries Foundation Inc (CFIF). Throughout the program, young designers were trained and mentored by renowned furniture designers, namely: Vito Selma of Vito Selma Design Studio, Christine Manguera of Kenneth Cobonpue Design Studio and Estela Fernandez of Kenneth Cobonpue Design Studio. The culminating event of the program was a booth at the 2024 Philippine International Furniture Show, as well as an exciting graduation ceremony to honor all the participants.