Kenneth Cobonpue
Creative Director & Industrial Designer
An acclaimed industrial designer, visionary, and furniture manufacturer from Cebu, Philippines,
he is lauded for his unique and sophisticated handcrafted designs. He graduated with
an Industrial Design degree at Pratt Institute New York; and honed his craft in Italy and
Germany before returning to the Philippines. Establishing his own brand in 1995, he gained
a roster of clientele that include hollywood celebrities, members of royalty and well-known
personalities around the world.
A
distinguished
Pratt
Legend,
his
notable
accomplishments are geared towards the preservation
of a cultural heritage in furniture making, the use of
sustainable production processes, and design education
for aspiring talents. Pushing the boundaries for design
in Asia, he was also named as the first Maison et Objet
Designer of the Year for Asia—setting the standard for
Southeast Asian design and artists across the globe.
With his contemporary designs that use natural
materials like the versatile Arurog vine—TIME dubbed
him as “rattan’s great virtuoso.” He was recently
awarded
the
Cultural
Center
of
the
Philippines’
highest honor for contributions to Filipino design and
culture. Kenneth Cobonpue reveals new work each
year in Milan, Paris, Valencia, Las Vegas, Miami, New
York, and Singapore. His involvement in his country’s
academia, government, business, politics, and the
design community have propelled an advocacy for
design education, protection and development. In close
collaboration with leading designers and through his
continuous mentorship of emerging talents, he shares
his vision to a global audience and consistently inspires
the next generation of designers in Southeast Asia.
“The Philippines makes its mark in global
furniture design with Kenneth Cobonpue.”
FIRST DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
ASIA EDITION
KENNETHCOBONPUE is a luxury brand of iconic and timeless indoor and outdoor
furniture, lighting, and home accessories that are inspired by nature and imagination.
Crafted by hand in the island of Cebu, Philippines, our designs use sustainable
materials for indoor and outdoor settings, contract projects, and spaces. We are
committed to building trust and a mutual understanding with our clients and partners
who extend our global reach and promote our cultural identity.
LEGEND 2023
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