Benilde Textile Design

Incoming Benildeans of 2025-2026! Ready to design the future?

Whether you're an aspiring Architect, Interior Designer, Industrial Innovator, Textile Artist, or Fashion Design Visionary, this is your moment! Join the Benilde Preview Virtual Event 2024, featuring the Benilde School of Environment and Design, and explore how to turn your creative passion into a meaningful career.

Sign up for free at https://tinyurl.com/23mw6tw6! GCash prizes and exclusive Benilde merchandise are up for grabs during the event.

Date: October 19, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Morning Session)
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Afternoon Session)


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Join us on a webinar with CordiTex and know more about Benilde's new Textile Design program. See you there!

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CORDITEX TEXTILE TALKS
CONTINUING TRADITIONS THROUGH INNOVATION:
TEXTILE DESIGN PROGRAM OF DLS-CSB
Ms. Diana Katigbak
Assistant Professorial Lecturer and Program Coordinator
Textile Design Program, De La Salle College of St Benilde
August 28, 2024 (Wednesday)
10:00-11:30 AM via Zoom

The newest program on BA Textile Design of De La Salle-College of St Benilde presents best practices of students and alumni through outputs that create innovations inspired by tradition. Utilizing the theoretical framework of Innovation Through Tradition, students are able to come up with breakthroughs in design using traditional materials and concepts applied on textile design techniques and product creation. Furthermore, DLS-CSC as an institution is able to incubate these innovations with its interconnected system of resources, facilities, and supporting departments that refines these ideas, facilities, and supporting departments that refines these ideas, and converts them into novel marketable enterprises.

Diana Katigbak is a graduate of the De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde BA in Fashion Design and Merchandising program in 2012. In 2019, she completed her MA in Clothing Science at the Bunka Gakuen University in Tokyo, Japan. Currently, she is an Assistant Professorial Lecturer at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde and the program coordinator of the Textile Design program. She also teaches textiles subjects, and technical subjects on Basic Pattern Making, Draping, and a part of the thesis advisory team for graduating students in the Fashion Design and Merchandising Program. Aside from these academic roles, she is an independent natural dye artist specializing in Indigo Dyeing, and a women’s wear designer actively collaborating with local and international designers.

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Daily Tribune
July 29, 2024
Portraits; Page F35

In this exclusive feature, independent natural dye artist and Benilde Textile Design Program Coordinator Diana Katigbak, MA, shared her insights on the current state and future of the local textile industry. She likewise highlighted the crucial role of textile education in introducing the fundamentals to young artists and elevating the craft.

"Innovation of native natural fibers which are abundant in our country will allow breakthroughs in design that is appropriate for the needs of the Filipino lifestyle," she stated. "It may be a competitive edge we offer to the world market."

"In a cultural sense, we are able to preserve our local weaving culture by training and mentoring new designers on the proper use of indigenous weaves," she added. "It addresses the problems about cultural appropriation. We can promote the responsible use of our cultural textiles and continue the tradition."

Benilde Textile Design Program, the premier textile education in the Philippines, champions textile innovations rooted in Filipino culture and heritage with a multidisciplinary approach. It provides a radical paradigm that considers the ecological, cultural, social, and economic impacts that will not compromise future generations.

For more information about Benilde Textile Design, visit https://www.benilde.edu.ph/undergraduate-textile-design/.

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Daily Tribune
July 16, 2024
Life; Page C17

The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DoST-PTRI) and the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) recently forged an agreement to establish joint development and innovation within the local textile industry.

Through the linkage, both parties shall promote shared undertakings on textile research and technology to develop processes, systems and products toward creative, inclusive and sustainable expansion.

The agency and institution shall initiate and implement cooperation on training, materials and requirements relevant to the shared laboratory facilities. They will likewise engage in the capacity building of its human resources and stakeholders through adjunct academic engagements. They will also provide on-the-job training and fellowships, and offer special or masterclasses on specific topics in textile design and other domains or modalities.

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Philippine Daily Inquirer
May 31, 2024
Lifestyle Fashion; Page C5

Textures and visual interests headline the current textile landscape - from fashion to lifestyle interiors.

Fashion designer Christine Cheryl Benet reveals how this year's trends champion innovation and sustainability.

“Brands are moving towards more conscious methods of materiality,” she explains. “There has been a heightened appreciation of handicrafts, arts, and do-it-yourself (DIY).”

Benilde Textile Design Program Coordinator and independent natural dye artist Diana Katigbak, who specializes in indigo dyeing, likewise notes how today's consumers are more aware of the impact of textile waste on society and climate.

“They demand more transparency from the retailers they buy from,” she adds. “There is a thrust for change in business practices and a need for textile material innovation.”

In shaping the industry's future, Benet, the proponent of the Benilde Textile Design Program and an educator under Benilde Fashion Design and Merchandising, likewise sheds light on the importance of textile education in the Philippines.

“Textile is one of the most commonly used mediums in everyday living, from garments to upholstery. The Filipinos need to have a heightened awareness of materiality to be more discerning in designing and purchasing products,” she states.

To add, Katigbak, notes how it addresses the need to focus on material development to be competitive in the local and global industry.

“Innovation of local natural fibers that are abundant in our country allows design breakthroughs appropriate for the needs of the Filipino way of living,” the educator says. “It is an edge we can offer the global supply chain.”

Benilde Textile Design Program, the premier textile education in the Philippines, champions textile innovations rooted in Filipino culture and heritage with a multidisciplinary approach. It provides a radical paradigm that considers the ecological, cultural, social, and economic impacts that will not compromise future generations.

For more information about Benilde Textile Design, visit https://www.benilde.edu.ph/undergraduate-textile-design/.

Read the full feature here.

Thank you, Philippine Daily Inquirer!

Textures and visual interests headline the current textile landscape - from fashion to lifestyle interiors.

Fashion designer Christine Cheryl Benet reveals how this year's trends champion innovation and sustainability. She is a consultant of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in diverse projects related to textile, fashion, and jewelry.

“Brands are moving towards more conscious methods of materiality,” she explains. “There has been a heightened appreciation of handicrafts, arts, and do-it-yourself (DIY).”

Benilde Textile Design Program Coordinator and independent natural dye artist Diana Katigbak, who specializes in indigo dyeing, likewise notes how today's consumers are more aware of the impact of textile waste on society and climate.

“They demand more transparency from the retailers they buy from,” she adds. “There is a thrust for change in business practices and a need for textile material innovation.”

In shaping the industry's future, Benet, the proponent of the Benilde Textile Design Program, likewise sheds light on the importance of textile education in the Philippines.

“Textile is one of the most commonly used mediums in everyday living, from garments to upholstery. The Filipinos need to have a heightened awareness of materiality to be more discerning in designing and purchasing products,” she states.

To add, Katigbak, notes how it addresses the need to focus on material development to be competitive in the local and global industry.

“Innovation of local natural fibers that are abundant in our country allows design breakthroughs appropriate for the needs of the Filipino way of living,” the educator says. “It is an edge we can offer the global supply chain.”

Read the full feature here.

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7 trends that shape the future of textile industry, according to experts Textures and visual interests headline the current textile landscape - from fashion to lifestyle interiors.

"The Bachelor in Textile Design program at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde hosted the workshop “Colors of Nature: Natural Dye Talk and Workshop.” It drew Senior High School students interested in pursuing a design career from various institutions.

"During the workshop, students gained hands-on experience with natural dye paints developed by DOST-PTRI, learning to paint fabrics with eco-friendly materials like Talisay, Turmeric, and Mahogany plants. Ms. Diana Jean U. Katigbak, Textile Design Program Coordinator, emphasized the importance of orienting young creatives with the basics of natural dyes sourced from scientific research."

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Benilde Textile Design

DOST-PTRI Partnership Launches First Textile Design Workshop 10 May 2024 Last May 4, the Bachelor in Textile Design program at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde hosted the workshop “Colors of Nature: Natural Dye Talk and Workshop.” It drew Senior High School…

Colors of Nature, an art workshop which gathered Filipino creatives to experiment with diverse techniques in the natural dyeing process and local textiles, aims to promote sustainable practices in the industry.

It tapped several Senior High School (SHS) students from various institutions in the Philippines to expand their cultural understanding on the utilization of natural dyes, organic resources, and local textiles in their own designs.

The initiative was organized by the Benilde Textile Design in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute DOST - PTRI.

“The Colors of Nature aimed to give new learnings to the youth based on science and research, which makes a good foundation for exploring the different application possibilities for natural dye sources,” Benilde Textile Design Program Coordinator Diana Jean Katigbak shared.

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Filipino creatives explore natural dye process, local textiles in art workshop “The Colors of Nature aimed to give new learnings to the youth based on science and research, which makes a good foundation for exploring the different application possibilities for natural dye sources.” - Benilde Textile Design (BTD) Program Coordinator Diana Jean Katigbak

LOOK: The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) and the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) formalized their partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on May 6, 2024, at the Design + Arts Campus of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Malate, Manila.

This MOU aims to establish and foster technical cooperation on textile and allied textile research, development and innovation, instruction, and extension and technology transfer between the DOST-PTRI and DLS-CSB. It promotes cooperation, collaboration, and joint undertakings among researchers and research groups of both parties.

The MOU signing was attended by the representatives from DOST-PTRI Dr. Julius L. Leaño Jr., Director IV, Zailla F. Payag, Supervising Science Research Specialist and representatives from DLS-CSB Mr. Benhur A. Ong, Chancellor, Angelo Marco U. Lacson, Vice Chancellor for Academics, AR. Harvey A. Vasquez, SED Dean, and Ms. Diana Jean U. Katigbak, Program Coordinator of Textile Design Program.

This partnership establishes the Textile Academy, a Hub for textile knowledge exchange. The academy aims to empower local talents through skills training programs, workshops, research initiatives, and professional development, fostering expertise in textile technology, design, and sustainable practices.

Furthermore, this collaboration integrates seamlessly with DLS-CSB's School of Environment and Design, reinforcing the institution's dedication to textile education and design development. Together, DOST-PTRI and DLS-CSB envision cultivating a pool of textile scientists, engineers, and technicians, contributing to the growth of the Philippine textile sector.



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We had a wonderful Saturday connecting with young creatives sharing in our interest in learning about natural dyes! Thank you to our co-presenters from DOST - PTRI

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Benilde Textile Design x Philippine Textile Research Institute workshop!

Dive into the vibrant world of natural dyes. Benilde Textile Design and DOST-PTRI presents: Colors of Nature: Natural Dye Talk and Workshop. Join us on May 4, at 1pm for an afternoon of learning and hands-on experience where you'll paint on fabrics using natural dye paints 🎨

Sign up here or scan the QR code below:
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Event details:
Date and Time: (Saturday) May 4, 2024 ; 1:00pm-2:30pm
Venue: 8th floor, Room 813
Design + Arts Campus, De La Salle- College of St. Benilde
950 P. Ocampo St., Malate Manila

See you there!