ABOUT
Our practice centers on research and exploration of cultures to co-create visual identities, strategies, and immersive experiences,deeply rooted in our islands’ stories.
We practice Archipelagic Design™ blending art and craft, to co-design identities and experiences inspired by real stories of our land, sea, and people – with a specialty in hospitality.
Inspired by the concept of TAYO / TAYÔ, meaning “we” and “to stand” in Filipino, we are an Archipelagic Design agency.
Inspired by the concept of TAYO / TAYÔ, meaning we and to stand in Filipino, we are an archipelagic design & experience studio.
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¹ Consulting & Curation
Our highest potential is unlocked when we incorporate communities, climate, and culture at the heart of every solution. We work together with you on tailor fitted solutions to craft programs for your company or organisation that benefits our environment, society, and governing systems.
ESG • CSR • Cultural Roadmaps • Youth Audits • Research
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² Identity Strategy
Grounded in the ancient art of storytelling, we craft immersive worlds through research and real-world experience. Our process is rooted in co-creation, building every story alongside you and your community.
Vision • Mission • Narrative • Ethos • Brand Foundations
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³ Identity Design
We craft visual elements around the story of your company, passion project, or institution. We shape a distinct culture that people naturally want to be a part of.
Logo • Iconography/Codex • Key Visuals • Color • Type
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Our buffet of design services allows you to select and tailor-fit the collaterals, media assets, and activations you need. Our Archipelagic Design process ensures your identity is fully integrated into a delectable, delightful, and diverse plate that is always easy for your audience to digest.
⁴ Identity Expressions
& Applications
Print • Packaging • Social Media • Product • Photos • Videos • Web
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⁵ Experience Design
We curate exhibits, launches, and events in order to bring out the potential of your story to better people and the planet. We are studying climate-friendly events, and curating the best of our culture and planet.
Community Events • Activations • Launch Parties • Workshops • Festivals
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⁶ Spatial Design
We design the curatorial of creative spaces, exhibitions, installations, and third spaces that are grounded in local culture, biodiversity, and the stories of our communities..
Exhibitions • Installations • Interior & Architectural Design Direction
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¹ Consulting & Curation
Our highest potential is unlocked when we incorporate communities, climate, and culture at the heart of every solution. We work together with you on tailor fitted solutions to craft programs for your company or organisation that benefits our environment, society, and governing systems.
ESG • CSR • Cultural Roadmaps • Youth Audits • Research
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² Identity Strategy
With storytelling as one of the most ancient art forms, we craft stories and worlds with in depth research and real experiences by co-creating this with you and your community.
ESG • CSR • Cultural Roadmaps • Youth Audits • Research
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³ Identity Design
We craft visual elements around your company, passion project, or institutions story that holds its own culture that everyone will want to be a part of.
ESG • CSR • Cultural Roadmaps • Youth Audits • Research
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⁴ Identity Expressions & Applications
Our Buffet of Design services allows you to select and tailor fit the collaterals, media assets, & activations you believe you need Our Archipelagic Design process allows us to fully integrate your identity into a delectable, delightful, and diverse plate that will be always easy to digest for your target audience.
ESG • CSR • Cultural Roadmaps • Youth Audits • Research
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⁵ Experience Design
We curate exhibits, launches, and events in order to bring out the potential of your story to better people and the planet. We are studying climate-friendly events, and curating the best of our culture and planet.
ESG • CSR • Cultural Roadmaps • Youth Audits • Research
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⁶ Spatial Design
We design exhibitions, installations, third spaces, and more grounded in local culture and biodiversity, and the stories of communities.
ESG • CSR • Cultural Roadmaps • Youth Audits • Research
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¹ Consulting & Curation
Our highest potential is unlocked when we incorporate communities, climate, and culture at the heart of every solution. We work together with you on tailor fitted solutions to craft programs for your company or organisation that benefits our environment, society, and governing systems.
ESG • CSR • Cultural Roadmaps • Youth Audits • Research
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² Identity Strategy
With storytelling as one of the most ancient art forms, we craft stories and worlds with in depth research and real experiences by co-creating this with you and your community.
Vision • Mission • Narrative • Ethos • Brand Foundations
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³ Identity Design
We craft visual elements around your company, passion project, or institutions story that holds its own culture that everyone will want to be a part of.
Logo • Iconography/codex • Key Visuals • Color • Type
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Our Buffet of Design services allows you to select and tailor fit the collaterals, media assets, & activations you believe you need Our Archipelagic Design process allows us to fully integrate your identity into a delectable, delightful, and diverse plate that will be always easy to digest for your target audience.
⁴ Identity Expressions
& Applications
Print • Packaging • Social Media • Product • Photos • Videos • Web
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⁵ Experience Design
We curate exhibits, launches, and events in order to bring out the potential of your story to better people and the planet. We are studying climate-friendly events, and curating the best of our culture and planet.
Community Events • Activations • Launch Parties • Workshops • Festivals
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⁶ Spatial Design
We design exhibitions, installations,
Third spaces, and more grounded in
local culture and biodiversity, and
the stories of communities.
Exhibitions • Installations • Interior & Architectural Design Direction
SERVICES
From curation to creative direction, identity strategy & design or branding, product design, exhibitions, botanical installations & festivals, everything we do is an experience that awakens culture.
SERVICES
From curation to creative direction, identity strategy & design or branding, product design, exhibitions, botanical installations & festivals, everything we do is an experience that awakens culture.
CO-CREATIONS
Our work speaks for itself because of the community we have crafted.
Our work speaks for itself because of the community we have crafted.
Our work speaks for itself because of the community we have crafted.
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Culture is the only strategy you need, and many see we’re doing it differently. Here are some places our story has been featured in.
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Culture is the only strategy you need, and many see we’re doing it differently. Here are some places our story has been featured in.
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Culture is the only strategy you need, and many see we’re doing it differently. Here are some places our story has been featured in.
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Culture is the only strategy you need, and many see we’re doing it differently. Here are some places our story has been featured in.
Tatler
TAYO Archipelagic Design Agency ushers in a new era through its Living Lexicon
May 2026
Tatler
TAYO Archipelagic Design Agency ushers in a new era through its Living Lexicon
May 2026
Tatler
TAYO Archipelagic Design Agency ushers in a new era through its Living Lexicon
May 2026
Art+
Designing Through Culture, Ecology, and Community
May 2026
Art+
Designing Through Culture, Ecology, and Community
May 2026
Art+
Designing Through Culture, Ecology, and Community
May 2026
Vogue
TAYO Begins a New Wave of Creativity With Archipelagic Design
May 2026
Vogue
TAYO Begins a New Wave of Creativity With Archipelagic Design
May 2026
Vogue
TAYO Begins a New Wave of Creativity With Archipelagic Design
May 2026
Vogue
Creativity As Catalyst: TAYO Founders On Using Creative Solutions For Climate Work
Jan 2024
Vogue
Creativity As Catalyst: TAYO Founders On Using Creative Solutions For Climate Work
Jan 2024
Vogue
Creativity As Catalyst: TAYO Founders On Using Creative Solutions For Climate Work
Jan 2024
Design Center Philippines
IDx Conversations: Faces of Leadership
July 2022
Design Center Philippines
IDx Conversations: Faces of Leadership
July 2022
Design Center Philippines
IDx Conversations: Faces of Leadership
July 2022
L’Officiel
Archipelagic Design Living Lexicon
May 2026
L’Officiel
Archipelagic Design Living Lexicon
May 2026
L’Officiel
Archipelagic Design Living Lexicon
May 2026
New Yorker
Climate Work in the Philippines
July 2023
New Yorker
Climate Work in the Philippines
July 2023
New Yorker
Climate Work in the Philippines
July 2023
The World Around
Young Climate Prize 25 under 25
2025
The World Around
Young Climate Prize 25 under 25
2025
The World Around
Young Climate Prize 25 under 25
2025
World Design Conference
2022 Design Gamechangers
May 2026
World Design Conference
2022 Design Gamechangers
May 2026
World Design Conference
2022 Design Gamechangers
May 2026
Lifestyle Asia
TAYO Is Introducing A Potent Filipino Design Language
May 2026
Lifestyle Asia
TAYO Is Introducing A Potent Filipino Design Language
May 2026
Lifestyle Asia
TAYO Is Introducing A Potent Filipino Design Language
May 2026
When we think about a person, a gathering, or a company’s highest potential, the answer is always rooted first in asking: how well do you empathize with our land, sea, and people?
When we think about a person, a gathering, or a company’s highest potential, the answer is always rooted first in asking: how well do you empathize with our land, sea, and people?
HOW WELL WE DESIGN ANSWERS THIS QUESTION
HOW WELL WE DESIGN ANSWERS THIS QUESTION
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This website has been designed to minimise the energy consumption by using system typefaces and dithered images. Learn more about our carbon footprint.
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This website has been designed to minimise the energy consumption by using system typefaces and dithered images. Learn more about our carbon footprint.
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This website has been designed to minimise the energy consumption by using system typefaces and dithered images. Learn more about our carbon footprint.
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SERVICES
From curation to creative direction, identity strategy & design or branding, product design, exhibitions, botanical installations & festivals, everything we do is an experience that awakens culture.
SERVICES
From curation to creative direction, identity strategy & design or branding, product design, exhibitions, botanical installations & festivals, everything we do is an experience that awakens culture.
SERVICES