Manila Design Week (Aug. 8-15, 2009)

Manila Design Week 2009From Aug. 8-15, 2009, a gathering of graphic designers and artists – local and international, established and upcoming – will celebrate the emerging graphic design scene in the country.
Called Manila Design Week 2009, this is the first of its kind in the Philippines and every year from now on, for 7 days in August, Manila will be treated to a line-up of events with each day showcasing a different theme.

Anything graphic design, any medium, will be featured — print, publication design, web and motion graphics, photography, advertising, music and fashion.
Just to give you a flavor of this year’s 7-day event, here’s a rundown of the schedules. You can still catch the tail-end of this project.

Day 1: Public Art
August 8 Saturday / 4pm / Bonifacio High Street Grounds

An outdoor tarpaulin banner exhibit of 50 artworks along 5th Avenue and 11th Street in Bonifacio Global City. A live art show with murals painted by local design collectives. A Nokia/Mindstyle DIY recycling center offering free Ron English bags made out of recycled tarp in exchange for old phones. A concert with Up Dharma Down, Taken By Cars andTechy Romantics.

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