Gemini

Exploring the rare tropical plant, Agave geminiflora (twin-flowered Agave) as a design motif of composition in graphic design. Inspired by polyptych art, other objective of the designer is to integrate the traditional art style (of unity and harmony from multiple combinations of pictures/panels) in his contemporary works and further studies with digital images. Challenged by extensive years of experience of the designer in home design in the world market, Gemini is also his attempt and aiming to develop a distinctive printed/commercial product for walls of modern and contemporary interiors.

Filipino product/graphic designer/fine art photographer (non-pro), and a part-time senior lecturer in School of Design and Arts, De La Salle-College of St. Benilde. Lead Industrial Designer, Rommel B. Lugada Design. BFA Industrial Design, University of Santo Tomas under the Design Center of the Philippines Scholarship Award (with earned units in Master of Fine Arts). Former Industrial Design Specialist, Design Center of the Philippines. Has worked with intensive product design and development for various multinational home design stores/clients in U.S.A., Europe, Australia & Asia.

2019:

Gold Winner, Graphic Design – Professional, Print / Self Promotion. International Design Awards (USA)

Bronze Winner, Fine Art Portfolio (Non-Pro), Tokyo International Foto Awards

2018:

1st Place in Fine Art Category, "Fine Art Photographer of the Year", (Non-Pro) International Photography Awards PH

1st Place in Advertising Category, "Advertising Photographer of the Year", (Non-Pro) International Photography Awards PH (Summary IPA PH 2018: 1st Place – 11, 2nd Place – 6, 3rd Place – 5, HM – 3)

Silver Winner, Graphic Design - Professional (Print/Self-Promotion), International Design Awards (USA)

Bronze Winner, Fine Art Portfolio (Non-Pro), Moscow Intl. Foto Awards

Bronze Winner, Nature/Flowers (Non-Pro), Moscow Intl. Foto Awards

Bronze Winner, People/Self-Portrait (Non-Pro) &
Hon. Mention Winner, Fine Art/Abstract (Non-Pro). Tokyo Intl. Foto Awards

2 Honorable Mention Winner. Fine Art & Advertising. International Photography Awards USA

Hon. Mention Winner. Nature/O (Non-Pro). PX3 Prix De La Photographie Paris

Hon. Mention Winner. Graphic Design - Professional. 11th London International Creative Competition

Nominee, 4th Fine Art Photography Awards, London (Wildlife/Animals, Non-Pro)

3 Hon. Mention Winner: IPA (USA), One-Shot - Harmony: Fine Art, People, Nature & Digitally Enhanced

2017:

1st Place Winner, Special/Micro (Non-Pro). International Photography Awards USA

1st Place in Fine Art Category - "Fine Art Photographer of the Year" (Gold, Non-Pro), International Photography Awards – PH and:

Gold, Abstract
Gold, Still Life
Gold, Self-Portrait
Gold, Flower
Gold, Micro
Gold, Editorial/Others
w/ other 4 Silvers, 8 Bronzes, & 20 HM

2 "Award of Excellence" in Black & White & Yellow Theme, Nikon 100th Anniversary, Manila

2002: Designer of the Best Booth Design (Exhibition Design), National Trade Fair 2002, Dep. of Trade & Industry, PH

1999: Designer of the Best Selling Prototype. National Trade Fair 1999, Dep. of Trade & Industry, PH