TWISTEDFORK

I'm a Designer/Illustrator from the Philippines, who works under the name Twistedfork. I love Science, Tech & Design. I'm currently the Creative Director & Co-Founder of Ideals, a social design agency.

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Art in the Park

See you guys at the Art in the Park this coming Feb 18, Saturday. :) I’ll be selling framed prints & stickers. I’ll also be sharing a booth with Electrolychee, Folk Superlative, Anjo Bolarda, Manix Abrera, Dang Sering & Apol Sta. Maria! We also made a zine / comics combo.

A preview of what I did is on this post as well. :)

Yey.

Singko (Five)

This is funny, a student of mine made this for her other class. They were asked by their professor to create a popup project about nightmares. :D That’s me supposedly shouting at her and giving her a Singko (5.0, a failing grade in U.P.)

Hey Dan! I was wondering how you achieved the spray paint like textures in some of your work, specifically "Moon Sonata". I'm a student in Texas and I would really love to be able to incorporate some of this in my work. Thanks and I hope you have wonderful day!

Hi there, :) The spray paint like textures are actual textures I made with ink and then scanned. The brush spatters are also actual brush spatters that you can apply using layer effects or as PS brush.. If you’re looking for ways on how to make the textures here are couple of videos I made. Hope that helped. :)

Adobo Design Awards 2012

First launched in 2007, the adobo Design Awards returns to champion the Philippines’ best in design and to celebrate the talents behind the work.

For the third edition of the competition, the stakes are set even higher. Work will be seen by top names in advertising and design, and measured against the global standards of excellence. The competition is open to all enthusiasts, practitioners, freelancers and students of design and advertising.

Information on the competition is available on www.adobodesignawards.com. Entrants can also inquire by calling Apple at (02) 845 0218, (02) 507 8501 or mobile (0915) 514 8815 or email designawards@adobomagazine.com

Key Dates

Deadline for submission of entries
March 16, 2012

Date of Judging
March 22-23, 2012

Awarding Ceremony
March 29, 2012
Venue: Ayala Museum

Download the Entry Kit here.

Space Stuff

A series of illustrations I made for Alex Mathers’ (a London based illustrator whose works I really like) personal project publication called “Winning Incredible Clients through Google+ Mastery”. These are the four illustrations I made for him. :) Hope you guys like it!

It’s More Fun Weekend Project

I’ve been doing a lot of weekend projects for the month of December. I finished 3 so far. This was the first one, the second one was VERSUS/HEARTS and I just finished the third one last weekend. 

I really like the “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” tagline BBDO Guerrero came up with, the direction of the campaign and the big idea behind it.

In doing this exploration, I took into consideration the comments about the icon and the typeface. I also tried to keep it close the intention, tone & feel of the campaign.

This is solely a personal exploration and interpretation of the campaign. :) It’s something I do for fun.

You may download the full PDF Deck Here.

VERSUS / HEARTS

Just wanted to share some silly things I’ve been working on over the weekend. Yey. Another weekend project. The last one I made was my own personal exploration on the “It’s more Fun in the Philippines” logo & application (in which I’ll post soon).

This set of illustrations is actually for an art fair. I thought of making a series of Vinyl Stickers I initially called Versus / Loves, but I think it makes more sense to call it Versus / Hearts. The idea was to show rivals encapsulated in a heart, because rivals cannot exist without each other. :p

The first few explorations are Pirate & Ninja, Pig & Angry Bird, Zombie & Plant. Other things planned are Batman & Joker, War & Peace. Other people suggested Pacman & Ghost, Android & iOs plus Venom & Spiderman. :)

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Enjoy! Happy Dragon Year y’all. 

Hi Dan! I would like to ask for your help with pricing. :) My client is a big brand that would like 1 print ad that will be distributed nationwide via newspapers and magazines. How much should I charge? Thank you so much!

Hello. :) I think it’s better if you just email me your question or private message me here on Tumblr. :) 

One of our clients at Plus63 Design Co., released this Commercial for Energizer. It’s called Manika - Gift of Life. :) Visit their site at Revolver.ph

rvlvrstudios:

We just upload one of our new projects: Manika - Gift of Life directed by AF Benaza for Revolver Studios.

Your favorite on Kuvva.com

kuvva:

Here the 20 most popular wallpapers on Kuvva.com so far. Photographer Mark Mawson is still a favorite, with over 3600 likes! Ebo Fraterman and Oliver Jeffers seem to stay in the top as well - not to forget Dan Matutina and his awesome black & white illustration. Big up to all our awesome artists!

It’s fun here in the Philippines. :)

Pablo, an Argentinian (& Italian) based in Berlin just came from the Philippines. He’s doing his Illustration Around the World Project, and the Philippines was his fifth stop. He super liked it here and he plans to come back. :) As I’m writing this, he’s on his way to the Full Moon Party in Thailand. :D

I really like it here, it’s one of the reasons why I haven’t left the country to work or live abroad. I’ve been to different countries in Asia and Europe (I haven’t been to North or South America, but I want to) and I still prefer to stay here. 

So yea, I think it’s about time we Filipinos become the ambassadors of our own country. :) 

The Good Tree

The print I made for Help Ink is now live. You may purchase one HERE. Happy New Year. :) 

Share the love. 

I found the powerful triangle…
The countdown begins soon…

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE. :)

-Dan

I apologize for not updating that much, I’m currently in the province for the holidays.

MERRY CHRISTMAS &  A HAPPY NEW YEAR Y’all.

@pabloientile in Tacloban (Taken with instagram)

Congrats to the Framed Print Winners. :)
I’ll be sending you guys an email soon.

Thank you to everyone who joined. :D

Send Relief

For other ways to donate kindly go to this site or read my previous reblog. Please share. 

Thank you.

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VOLUNTEER

 DSWD. Volunteers needed at DSWD Cagayan de Oro (Masterson rd, Upper Carmen) to repack and deliver relief goods. Call +63906-615-0095 or tweet @DSWDserve.

Iligan Bloggers Society. Meet at Rizal Park at 8AM on December 18, 2011. Look for Erika Cruz 0905-280-2002 

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DONATE

 Red Cross via Globe. Text RED <amount> to 2899. You may transfer P5, 25, 50, 100, 300, 500.

Red Cross via Smart. Text RED <amount> to 4143. Valid donation amounts 10, 25, 50, 100

Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro needs donations in CASH, FOOD (noodles, canned goods, etc.), BOTTLED WATER, and CLEAN CLOTHES. Details here: http://www.xu.edu.ph/index.php/other-news/642-bagyong-sendong-relief-operations-in-xavier-university

Rock Ed Iligan. Running a soup kitchen in Iligan now. Donate any amount so they can continue to serve hot meals for homeless families in the neighborhood to BPI Loyola 3080.0073.44. Tweet @rockedradio for help

Iligan Bloggers Society is asking for cash donations, canned goods, noodles, bath and laundry soaps, toothpaste, rice, used clothings, slippers. Details here: http://iliganbloggers.com/food/one-for-iligan-help-the-typhoon-sendong-victims

ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya. Donations accepted in cash and in kind. Details: http://www.facebook.com/notes/anc-247/heres-how-you-can-help-victims-of-sendong-via-sagip-kapamilya/10150529342939122

Globe G-Cash. Text DONATE(space)AMOUNT(space)MPIN(space)SLB and send to 2882

See you guys. :)

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Heima Design Discussions 2

Hello Design Lovers, Students, Bloggers and Friends of Heima.

Our last Event for the year..See your soon! Event is Free!

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Feel free to Repost :)

Hi there! I think your work is.. WOWZA. Amazing! I want to contribute my illustration to editorials/magazines in the future. I was wondering how did you first get your work out there as an illustrator - how did the contributors find you?

Hi there. So sorry for the late reply. To answer your question, i mostly got my work through my website and behance. So it really helps if you put your works out there. :) 

Posts

August 09, 10:52 PM

 

Beautiful weekend house in Batnagas by Chut Cuerva in collaboration with Tisha. (via www.archipelago.ph) Very beautiful.

 

 

 

 

August 09, 10:37 PM

Very interesting work by a collective spearheaded by a talented Filipino German photographer Lex Aliviado. See their work over at www.aliviado-photography.com

August 04, 06:55 AM

Kasey Albano is looking for work, but I personally think she should start her own thing. Her works remind me of the illustration styles of Ed Nacional & Blanca Gomez. Here’s the download link to her CV/folio.

Enjoy!

May 13, 05:54 AM

Just found out about this really nice blog called Nothing Spaces - a place where designer Carina Santos posts stuff about art & design. It’s worth a visit.

via Inksurge blog

May 10, 10:16 AM

Awesome vexel work by Vincent Aseo. Check out his work over at http://shadowness.com/aseo

April 20, 11:10 PM

Atelier Lira Luis LLC is an emerging synthesis of global architect, leed environmentalist, experience economist, progressive modernistand transformers of world and society. Architect Lira Luis (the Principal Architect) is the first Fil-American protege at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin since 1932. She is also one of the world’s youngest architects to hold two architectural licenses in two countries.

Below is a video of her showing her Design Process using ArchiCad.

 

April 20, 10:52 PM

Utwentysix was started by two architects and an interior designer who met while working at a Philippine-based architectural firm.  After working together for several years and many nights hanging out at unit 26A, the friendship blossomed into a full fledged design studio when the three made the jump to set up their own firm.  Unit 26A is now not only a residence, but their office as well, and the studio was aptly named utwentysix, an acknowledgement to the space where their friendship developed and where their studio was born.

You can follow their Tumblr as well.

March 25, 12:44 AM

Stanley Ruiz is an industrial designer and media artist with an extensive background in craft design and production. In his works, he fuses the industrial with the natural to bring about new meaning and interpretation to familiar object archetypes.

Saw his works via MyDesignFolder, they have a really nice coverage of CebuNEXT.

March 04, 02:36 AM

An LA-based Filipino (Mark Redito) and Korean (Susan Park) duo that plays indie-pop infused with electronica. My Parasol has been creating adventure and what can only be described as a union of holy matrimony between the sunny California melody with the witty and hip electronic soundscape that seems modern and retro all at the same time.

Check out their music here http://myparasolmusic.com/

January 24, 01:36 AM

Visual is the biggest graphic design conference in the South made specifically by designers for designers. The conference will feature 7 top local designers / artists who will cover 7 various graphic design disciplines. These 7 home grown talents will share their experiences working for their international clientele and present their world class works and design processes.

Visit site: http://www.visualdesignph.com/

December 26, 10:13 PM

Let’s all vote for Filipino Designer Patrick Cabral’s entry “One-up!” in Coca-Cola’s USD$20,000 contest!

November 30, 04:24 AM

Alliance Francaise Philippines just launched its new site. The site was designed by the digital baristas — Inksurge.

November 28, 12:23 AM

Pecha Kucha Night Manila Vol. 4
See you guys on December 1, 8PM at the Shangri-la Plaza Mall.

Because it’s Christmas time, we’re giving away a bunch of stuff courtesy of our sponsors.
—Please share and reblog

November 19, 12:10 AM

Milkfish Studio a creative service agency based in Cebu City just launched their spanking new website! Cheers guys!

http://milkfishstudio.com/

November 16, 12:09 AM

Charles Buenconsejo is selling limited edition prints. Visit his flickr for available prints.

HOW TO ORDER:
1. Email: info@charlesbuenconsejo.net
Mobile No.: 09081879160
YM: charles_buenconsejo
Skype: changkolito.buenconsejo
2. Payments can be made through BPI Family Savings Bank.
3. Prices are exclusive of shipment fees.
4. All prints will be signed for authentication.
October 12, 10:36 PM

Paco Park – wonderfully designed jackets.

Profile

at Twistedfork
Design | Philippines, PH

Summary

• Creative Director, Partner Ideals Creatives. Oversees the creative works in Ideals, makes sure that the output work communicates the stories of development organizations in a compelling way.
• Founder, Plus63 (http://plus63.net). Design and development
• Art Director for Harrison Communications (a subsidiary of McCann-Erickson Philippines). Was responsible for handling some of the big local brands such as Globe Handyphone, URC, Unilab, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Pioneer Insurance. Won a few local and international awards in his 3 Year stint in advertising. Represented the country in the Young Lotus competition at the ADFEST (Pattaya, Thailand).
• Design Consultant for Asian Development Bank Web Project.
• Art Director, Gobbledygook Post Production for Print
Specialties: social design, art direction, illustration, production

Experience

  • Jan 2009 - Present
    Multidisciplinary Designer & Illustrator / Twistedfork
    My own studio where I accept commissioned projects from clients and agencies.
  • 2009 - Present
    Lecturer / UP College of Fine Arts
  • Jun 2007 - Present
    Lecturer / University of the Philippines, College of Fine Arts
  • May 2006 - Present
    Partner, Creative Director / Ideals Creatives, Inc.
    Idea!s is a social enterprise run by a group of young creative professionals who simply want to make people aware of the great stuff people are up to nowadays.

    We provide multimedia communications solutions for development organizations. We construct strategically planned designs and materials that cater to the specific needs of cause-oriented organizations. By patronizing our services, our paying clients help us subsidize and support smaller organizations with their communications needs.

    Why development organizations?

    Because we believe in the positive change these organizations contribute to society. We believe these initiatives must be heard
  • May 2003 - May 2006
    Art Director / Harrison Communications, Inc.

Education

  • 1999 - 2003
    University of the Philippines

Additional Information

Interests:
Design, Illustration, Science, Technology, Sci-fi, Films
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