The Filipino Graphic Designers (FGD) community, in partnership with the Printing Industry Board Foundation, Inc., launches the first-ever Philippine Design Fest 2025, happening on November 14 and 15 at the Philippine Training Trade Center in Pasay City starting at 9 AM. This two-day event gathers the country’s top creatives for a national celebration of design’s impact on creativity and business.
The festival marks a milestone in the local creative industry. Founded in 2021, FGD has grown from an online hub of creative talent into a thriving national network of the best and brightest in graphic design. This year’s design festival expands beyond digital spaces to establish a physical platform that elevates Filipino talent and entrepreneurship.
The event is preceded by a series of pre-festival activities that began on August 9, 2025, with DEV-IGN—a partnership with the Filipino Web Development Peers (FWDP) featuring talks, skill-sharing sessions, and networking opportunities that highlight collaboration between designers and developers.
Following this, “Pitch Please!” (held on September 13, 2025) and “Design Drift: The Ultimate Web Design Showdown” (held on October 11, 2025) successfully gathered and inspired members of the creative community. Combined, the two events attracted over 150 designers, developers, freelancers, and business owners—showcasing the growing excitement and engagement surrounding the Philippine Design Fest 2025.
Through workshops, competitions, showcases, and networking sessions, participants gain opportunities to sharpen skills, foster collaborations, and discover how design thrives in both culture and commerce.
“We’re not just attending a fest. We’re designing our future,” said Nabbe Francisco, FGD Founder and Event Lead. “This is about giving Filipino creatives the tools, confidence, and community they need to thrive as creative entrepreneurs, contribute to the visual arts, and become leaders shaping the future of the industry.”
The Philippine Design Fest 2025 is made possible through the support of its sponsors: Cebu Pacific (Official Airline Partner), TTRacing (Official Seat and Lounge Partner), The Company Philippines (Official Co-Working Space Partner), and Gibu Agency (Multimedia Services Partner). DM&A Co. leads Public Relations as the Official PR Partner, with DesignPlus powered by HP Indigo, Bezel, and Beedazle PH as Official Sponsors.
Official Media Partners include WhenInManila.com, Manila Bulletin, MYX, and Nen Digital.
Special thanks to pre-event sponsors—ZenithPads, YSpaces, Aspect Collective, MNL Cocktail Club, Quick Sip Coffee, X+Y Coffee, The Photobox, and The Blokcspac—for helping build early momentum for the festival.
Early-bird tickets, speaker announcements, and workshop details are available at https://phdesignfest.com/. For inquiries, email hello@phdesignfest.com. Walk-in registration will also be accepted but limited.a
