Welcome to the

Design Center of the Philippines

We effect positive change through design.

Who we are

The Design Center of the Philippines is an agency under the Department of Trade and Industry, mandated to promote the use of design as a tool in strengthening the national competitiveness of Philippine products and services, and in empowering Filipino micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and designers for the local and global markets.

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What we do

The Design Center continues to cultivate the country’s creative capital, and strengthen the culture surrounding design as a response to design’s role in accelerating businesses by creating new value, new markets, and new user experiences.

Design Promotion
Design Innovation
Design Services
Design Learning
Design Policy
Design Protection

What we've been up to

Tradition Reimagined: The Philippines makes historic debut at Révélations Paris 2025

PARIS, France – Under the majestically restored Nave of the Grand Palais in Paris, France, the Philippines made its much-anticipated debut at the Révélations 2025, the international biennial for fine craft and contemporary creation, taking place from 21 May to 25 May. As the Grand Palais reopens its doors to the global creative community with approximately 37,000 visitors expected, the Philippines is honored to unveil its collection of contemporary fine crafts and designs at the prestigious event.

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What's coming up

The Design Center continues to cultivate the country’s creative capital, and strengthen the culture surrounding design as a response to design’s role in accelerating businesses by creating new value, new markets, and new user experiences.

Révélations 2025
International Food Exhibition 2025
June
11-14
2025
Propak Asia 2025
June
27
2025
IDx 2025 (World Industrial Design Day)
Quezon: Niyugyugan Festival
World Design Congress

How we serve

Section 93 of the Republic Act No. 10924, otherwise known as the FY 2017 General Appropriations Act (GAA), states that to enhance transparency and enforce accountability, all agencies of the government shall maintain a Transparency Seal to be posted on their websites.

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