{"id":12409,"date":"2025-09-27T14:47:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T06:47:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careful-emerald-panther.82-197-71-20.cpanel.site\/?p=12409"},"modified":"2025-09-27T14:47:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T06:47:37","slug":"design-students-reimagine-holiday-traditions-in-designs-of-christmas-exhibit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakfresh.net\/?p=12409","title":{"rendered":"Design Students Reimagine Holiday Traditions in ‘Designs of Christmas’ Exhibit"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Philippine School of Interior Design\u2013Ahlen Institute (PSID-Ahlen) is giving the country\u2019s most beloved holiday a fresh look and feel with its 48th graduation showcase, the Designs of Christmas Exhibit (D.O.C.E.), unveiled at a press launch at GH Tower in Greenhills.<\/p>\n

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The exhibit features 12 student-designed installations that reinterpret Christmas through culture, color, character and chronology. Moving beyond the classic red-and-green palette, the booths highlight how Filipino design sensibilities continue to evolve, blending heritage with contemporary style and personal expression.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough the years, Filipinos have evolved in their design sensibilities,\u201d said interior designer and PSID professor Pojie Pambid. \u201cGone are the days when houses were decorated with giant spoon-and-fork sets or tinikling dancers on the wall. Today, design is more curated, more personalized and more experimental, even during Christmas.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Here are the 12 booths on display:<\/p>\n

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  1. A raw yet festive entertainment room with grooved concrete partitions, breeze blocks, and coffered ceilings softened by warm lighting. The design encourages traditional play and conversation, free from tech distractions.<\/li>\n
  2. Inspired by the grandeur of the Victorian era and enriched with steampunk details. Bold colors, brass accents, and Arcane-inspired ornamentation create a space that feels historic yet imaginative.<\/li>\n
  3. Art Deco. <\/strong>Formal glamour meets Bohemian warmth in a Manhattan-inspired setting. Deep green walls, gold accents, velvet seating, and a feathered tree capture both elegance and memory.<\/li>\n
  4. Drawing from Las Posadas, this booth blends solemn lighting with vibrant Otomi patterns and papel picado-inspired panels, reflecting both reverence and celebration.<\/li>\n
  5. A festive fusion of the Rio Carnival and Filipino Christmas. Fluid curves, warm wood, and tropical textures set the stage for rhythm, light, and cultural connection.<\/li>\n
  6. Simoy ng Pasko \u2013 A dining lanai inspired by Simbang Gabi. An achromatic palette, soft greens, and gentle textures create a serene yet communal space that honors faith and togetherness.<\/li>\n
  7. Velvet Frost. <\/strong>Inspired by chocolate plum and mint hues, this living room pairs a hand-painted floral mural with a sculptural tree lamp, reimagining holiday light and tradition.<\/li>\n
  8. Liloura Lush. <\/strong>A soft, elegant space shaped by lilac, icy blue, and ivory. Designed to be both festive and timeless, it balances beauty with practicality.<\/li>\n
  9. Spiced Ember. <\/strong>A whisky lounge palette of russet, orange, and flame conveys warmth and refinement. Layered textures and sculptural accents offer a fresh take on holiday intimacy.<\/li>\n
  10. No\u00ebl Aurora. <\/strong>An Icelandic-inspired room that shifts from serene daylight tones to crystalline hues at night, echoing the Northern Lights through light and texture.<\/li>\n
  11. Urban Cosmopolitan. <\/strong>A bachelor pad influenced by origami and geometry. Clean lines, angular furniture, and a statement red tree create a bold yet comfortable holiday setting.<\/li>\n
  12. Rustic Soir\u00e9e. <\/strong>Evoking a French provincial Christmas Eve, this booth features a stone archway, wooden beams, a glowing hearth, and a ceiling-mounted Christmas tree, blending rustic warmth with sacred symbolism.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \u201cAltogether, the exhibit reminds us that Christmas is a living tradition that unites us across time, culture and imagination,\u201d said Joel Benitez, president of the graduating batch.<\/p>\n

    Benitez added that the showcase also demonstrates how design education can be both creative and culturally anchored.<\/p>\n

    The Designs of Christmas Exhibit opens to the public on September 27 and runs until October 31 at GH Tower, Greenhills.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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