06/08/2025
.ph reached out asking if they could repurpose one of my unpublished designs for Pilipinas Ultimate’s merch. One that they’d use to help support their team in the Asia Ocenia Ultimate Championships (September 2025, in Japan). I pulled elements from my archive, to make something new — something more intentional.
With just a few days to work with, I turned to capiz as the main inspiration. It’s a shell often seen in Filipino homes — used in windows, lanterns, and accessories. What I love about it is the contrast: delicate and pearlescent on the surface, but sturdy and weather-resistant at its core. That balance of softness and strength felt like the perfect metaphor to build the design around.
The color palette reflects that too — capiz (off-white), lilim (midnight blue), and piloncitos (gold). A more refined take on Filipino colors, quiet but proud. On the chest, a Philippine eagle pierces through a red sun — a subtle nod to Japan, and to the drive it takes to represent the country on that kind of stage.
Proceeds go to helping the team compete in AOUGC. If you’re looking to support in your own way, this is one small but meaningful way to do it 🇵🇭
Order via Off Grid’s form or message them directly.
https://forms.gle/iBTtakem2etacCX98