Kenneth Cobonpue was born on December 16,1968 and is a Filipino industrial designer known for his unique designs integrating natural materials through innovative handmade production processes.
11 Facts About Kenneth Cobonpue
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Kenneth Cobonpue began his design career after his studies in Industrial Design in New York, which led him to apprenticeships and further studies in Italy and Germany.
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In March 2017, Kenneth Cobonpue was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as co-chairperson of the National Economic and Development Authority Regional Development Council for Central Visayas.
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Kenneth Cobonpue was assigned as the Private Sector Representative for the Department of Trade and Industry for the Design Advisory Council in 2019.
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In 2005, Kenneth Cobonpue founded the Industrial Design Program of the University of the Philippines in Cebu.
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Kenneth Cobonpue became the chairman and consultant of the Department of Industrial Design at the School of Design and Arts, De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde in 2014.
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Kenneth Cobonpue was named the first Maison et Objet Designer of the Year for Asia in 2014.
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Kenneth Cobonpue was honored with the Gawad sa Sining Award 2020, the highest distinction given by the Cultural Center of the Philippines to Filipino artists for their contributions to the Philippine Arts and Culture scene.
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Kenneth Cobonpue is the first recipient of the award in the field of design.
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Kenneth Cobonpue was awarded the Pratt Legends Award of 2023 by the Pratt Institute New York.
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Kenneth Cobonpue was recognized for his significant contributions to the global furniture and design industry.