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Geloy Concepcion shows us that as creatives, vulnerability can be our greatest strength
Joy, fear, sadness, disgust, and more – human emotions are our natural responses to the world around us. They remind…
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Wade & Leta on collaboration, curiosity, and crafting work that thrives beyond boundaries
Graphika Manila 2026 spotlighted a diverse lineup of personalities who have made their mark in their respective fields — including…
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Sony Pictures Animation art director Wendell Dalit pays attention to every detail, and you should, too
In 2018, Sony Pictures Animation’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse premiered in theatres worldwide. The movie was a box office hit,…
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Freddie Öst of renowned Swedish branding and design agency Snask still believes authenticity beats algorithms
The use of artificial intelligence has become increasingly normalized, even within the creative industry. Whether you’re scrolling through social media…
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Puppeteer Studios’ Aurthur Mercader doubled down when the world said no
Graphika Manila is not just a conference where you learn from creative professionals; it’s also a space for inspiration. There…
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Chasing the sun: How Bobby Pontillas turned a passion project into a Filipino animated feature the world needs to see
For decades, Filipino animators have helped bring some of the world’s biggest animated films and series to life, often working…
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Doodles, doubts, and determination: How Lei Melendres drew his way through imposter syndrome
Graphika Manila kicked off the conference on March 7, 2027, at the SMX Convention Center in Manila. Thousands of attendees…
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Ditch perfectionism, embrace discomfort: Acclaimed Filipino creative Rich Tu teaches us a thing or two
The first day of Graphika Manila set the stage for learning and inspiration, gathering students, professional designers, illustrators, motion designers,…
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Graphika Manila brings global creative heavyweights to Manila on its 21st year with Geloy Concepcion, Wade & Leta, Sony Pictures Animation, more
For over two decades, Graphika Manila has stood as a defining platform for creative excellence — bringing together the world’s…
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Marcel Ziul gets raw and honest on embracing discomfort and rebuilding himself at Graphika Manila 2025
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — “It’s easy to come to a design conference and show all the good work,” State’s creative director…
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Dan Matutina at Graphika Manila 2025: ‘Creativity is a practice of many shapes’
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — As Graphika Manila celebrated its 20th anniversary, Dan Matutina, founding partner at Plus63 and Hydra Design Group,…
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Danaé Gosset on manifesting dreams into motion at Graphika Manila 2025
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — At Graphika Manila 2025, the creative conference that continues to push boundaries in design and animation, Danaé…
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Zipeng Zhu bears his art, heart, and pride at Graphika Manila 2025
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Even after jokingly questioning the organizers about following Takashi Murakami in the speaker lineup, Zipeng Zhu proved…
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