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View Larger Image and Additional Photos of Ito KishAbout Ito Kish : Ito Kish launched his first furniture line in March 2012 to instant success. He has deep appreciation for Philippine creativity and craftsmanship, melding in his pieces traditional Asian crafts techniques with forms culled from the country's unique European-influenced history. "My design will always be about who I am and where I come from," he says
His furniture collection is available under K I S H, the design company where he is Chief Visual Storyteller. With a client list that includes prestigious companies like Globe Telecom, Manila Polo Club, Amanpulo and Ayala land, Ito is one of the Philippines’ most successful design consultants.
If my designs can speak, their language would be Filipino.
ORGANIZATION:
Kish Design Hub, Inc.
NON-DESIGN OCCUPATION:
Visual merchandiser Commercial, shop, buy and sale
EDUCATION:
University of the East, Manila
EXPERIENCE:
June 2000-current, CEO & Design Director, K I S H, MAKATI/PHILIPPINES
Aug 2006-June 2007, TV host, Urban Zone, MANILA/PHILIPPINES
Oct 1998-March 2004, CEO & Creative Director, Urban Effects Inc., MANILA/PHILIPPINES
March 1996-Oct 1998, Marketing Services Manager, Matahari, INDONESIA
July 1994-1996, Visual Merchandising Consultant, Matahari, INDONESIA
July1990-June 1994, Visual Merchandising Manager, The Mall Shopping Center, KUALA LUMPUR/MALAYSIA
Jan 1986-May 1991, Corporate Merchandising Presentation & Display Manager, Robinsons Incorporated, MANILA/PHILIPPINES
March 1984-Dec 1985, General Merchandising Manager, Robinsons Department Store, MANILA/PHILIPPINES
AWARDS:
Mar 2012, Winner, Katha Award for Best Product Design - Furniture, MANILA/ PHILIPPINES
Mar 2012, Winner, Katha Award for Best Booth Design, MANILA/PHILIPPINES
Oct 2012, Nominee, Katha Award for Best Booth Design Nominee, MANILA/ PHILIPPINES
Mar 2013, Winner, NEXTONENOW Design Award Best Furniture Transitional, MANILA/PHILIPPINES
Mar 2013, Winner, NEXTONENOW Design Award Best Visual Merchandising, MANILA/PHILIPPINES
PRESS APPEARANCES:
2013, Gregoria Lounge and "Busilak," Dwell Asia, July, SINGAPORE/SINGAPORE
2012, Gregoria Lounge, Town and Country, July, MANILA/PHILIPPINES
2012, Baluster Collection, Surface Asia, May, SINGAPORE/SINGAPORE
2012, Baluster Collection, Manila Bulletin: Style Weekend, March, MANILA/PHILIPPINES
2012, Baluster Collection, Philippine Star: Modern Living, March, MANILA/PHILIPPINES
2011, Anvaya Cove (Interior Design), Turista Magazine, December, MANILA/PHILIPPINES
2011, KISH Store (Interior Design), Real Living, July, MANILA/PHILIPPINES
2011, KISH Store (Interior Design), Town and Country, July, MANILA/PHILIPPINES
2007, Antel Spa Residences (Interior Design), My Home, May, MANILA/PHILIPPINES
2006, Oseña-Paez Residences (Interior Design), Real Living, September, MANILA/PHILIPPINES
CLIENTELE:
Matahari (Indonesia), The Mall (Malaysia), Globe Telecom, Amanpulo (Palawan, Philippines), Fuego Hotels and Properties Management Corp., Ayala Land, SM Land Inc., Megaworld, Century Properties Inc., PHINMA Properties, Shang Properties, Eastwood Properties, Anchorland, Antel Group of Companies
WEB SITE:
www.kish.ph
PORTFOLIO URL:
www.kish.ph
REGISTRATION DATE:
2013-01-28 19:51:41
COUNTRY/REGION:
Philippines
ACCOUNT TYPE:
Professional
Awards received by Ito Kish
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Basilisa Three Seater A' Design Award Winner for Furniture Design Category in 2013 Ito Kish for Ito Kish |
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Basilisa Armoire A' Design Award Winner for Furniture Design Category in 2013 Ito Kish for Ito Kish |
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Rodolfo Console Table Bronze A' Design Award Winner for Furniture Design Category in 2013 Ito Kish for Ito Kish |
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Santamaria Stool/Storage Bronze A' Design Award Winner for Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Category in 2013 Ito Kish for Ito Kish |
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Gregoria Lounge Silver A' Design Award Winner for Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Category in 2012 Ito Kish for Ito Kish |
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Binhi Multifunctional Bench Golden A' Design Award Winner for Furniture Design Category in 2016 Ito Kish for Ito Kish |
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