Dapat
is
a
studio
that
uses
visual,
strategic
design
to
bring
us
closer
to
futures
we
deserve.
We
approach
social
transformation
through
participative
design.
Designing with integrity
We believe design for good requires good design. We commit to learning and growing to be the best designers we can be to best help people create the good life they aspire to have. Integrity and commitment to purpose drive integrity and commitment to good design.
Designing in context
We believe design lives in the bounds of everyday life. We always create mindful of the conditions that make up culture and context, grounded not only in what’s practical, but also in what’s necessary.
Designing bravely
We believe design is an act of hope, a forward movement towards a shared vision. When we design, we dare to imagine a world that is not yet here. We dream with conviction toward more joyful, just, and equitable futures.
Designing with people
We believe design is at its best when everybody designs. We get better chances at a better world with a process that is meaningful and participative. It takes a village of citizens, creatives, communities, and more, to design the futures we deserve.
OUR TEAM
Dapat is one of the first and only Filipino design studios dedicated entirely to social good.
We're a woman-led team spanning across the Philippines
Liz Cabrera
Partner, managing director
Liz thrives at the intersection of her multi-disciplinary management background and her deep-rooted passion for local culture and experiences. In her work, she has been dedicated to crafting compelling strategies and nurturing creative collaborations that improve the world that we live in.
Nikki Solinap
Partner, CREATIVE director
Nikki spearheads projects with diligent attention to detail and an emphasis on visual storytelling, informed by her stint as a student journalist and her lifelong love of books. Her Negrense roots drive her to design and support initiatives that forward regional arts, culture, and civil rights.
Roxy Navarro
Founder, Design director
Relentlessly exploring different fields of design—from visual communication to UX—over the past 12 years, Roxy has become a true jill of all trades. She eventually found her footing in design and technology and continues to initiate creative projects focused on social justice.
Kar Abola
STRATEGY director
Kar is a design strategist and researcher, grounded in indigenous psychology and design. Her work, spanning the fields of branding, experiences, government, and the social sciences, is always guided by the hope of making design malaya at mapagpalaya for all Filipinos.
Nikki Roxas
Designer
People-watching is Nikki’s favorite pastime—she loves imagining how intricate a person’s life can be beneath the surface. This has translated to her advocacy of using design in shaping narratives for Filipinos. For her, good design can tell great stories, give people a voice, and make the world more human.
Kim Macdon
Designer
Kim is an artist and graphic designer from Marinduque who centers his works on Filipino narratives. Curious by nature, he also tries to explore how visual communication intersects with fields like anthropology and medicine and how it may support his advocacy for public health.
Fran De Guzman
project manager
Fran works with passion, heart, and imagination in helping the team arrive reach goals within projects. She works towards a world that has equal access to quality education and fair access to rights for women through conversation and collaboration.
Irene Lim
advising partner
Inigo Arenal
Partner, business manager
Gabby Layugan
advising partner
GRATITUDE
A decade of design for social good would not be possible to all who helped build Dapat in the past & present
Abie Bungay
Alyssa Fernandez
Andie Gamboa
Angelo Sison
Azelle Caguioa
Bea Quisimbing
Blew David
Candice Lopez-Quimpo Carmela Biso
Chana Garcia
Charmaine Yu
Chia Amisola
Cid Gonzales
Coleen de Luna
Colene Arcaina
Colene Arcaina
D3
Diana David
Dianne Aguas
Dom Ramos
Donn Rae Chua
Ena Escanan
Erika Macarandang
Alyssa Fernandez
Andie Gamboa
Angelo Sison
Azelle Caguioa
Bea Quisimbing
Blew David
Candice Lopez-Quimpo Carmela Biso
Chana Garcia
Charmaine Yu
Chia Amisola
Cid Gonzales
Coleen de Luna
Colene Arcaina
Colene Arcaina
D3
Diana David
Dianne Aguas
Dom Ramos
Donn Rae Chua
Ena Escanan
Erika Macarandang
Frankie Lalunio
Franz Reyes
Fyonna Laddaran
Inya De Vera
Isabel Weber
Jamie Navarro
Janine Teng
Jeki Ona
Jessa Hontiveros
Jiah Margallo
Joan Lao
Jonah Deligencia
Joreen Navarro
Karl Adrian So
Kitkat Carmona
Kookie Santos
Kristen Uy
Kristina Valera
Kyle Sy
Lara Eviota
Macy Escay
Mae Tumang
Maia Sevilla
Franz Reyes
Fyonna Laddaran
Inya De Vera
Isabel Weber
Jamie Navarro
Janine Teng
Jeki Ona
Jessa Hontiveros
Jiah Margallo
Joan Lao
Jonah Deligencia
Joreen Navarro
Karl Adrian So
Kitkat Carmona
Kookie Santos
Kristen Uy
Kristina Valera
Kyle Sy
Lara Eviota
Macy Escay
Mae Tumang
Maia Sevilla
Mar Leano
Marje Nepomuceno
Mark Cinco
Maxine Garcia
Mia Balitaan
Mia Salvania
Michael Ambion
Mico Ongkeko
Monica Manalo
Monica Recto
Nadine Legaspi
Nicca Idian
Nicole Ann Vargas
Nikki Datlangin
Nikko Pascua
Nile Villa
Nowy Aratan
Pam Diegor
Pam Llaguno
Paolo Tiausas
Patty Pilapil
Paulina Badion
Pio Francisco Ramirez
Marje Nepomuceno
Mark Cinco
Maxine Garcia
Mia Balitaan
Mia Salvania
Michael Ambion
Mico Ongkeko
Monica Manalo
Monica Recto
Nadine Legaspi
Nicca Idian
Nicole Ann Vargas
Nikki Datlangin
Nikko Pascua
Nile Villa
Nowy Aratan
Pam Diegor
Pam Llaguno
Paolo Tiausas
Patty Pilapil
Paulina Badion
Pio Francisco Ramirez
Raffy Borromeo
Renee Arabia
Renee Navarro
Richard Mercado
Rico Laguilles
RJ Santillan
Sabrina Dayao
Sam Villamin
Selena Herrera
Shara Francisco
Sofia Trinidad
Stef Tran
Steve Samson
Thea Torres
Therese Larroza
Therese Valmonte
Tin Villanueva
Valerie Jiongco
Ysa Calinawan
Zea Flores
Renee Arabia
Renee Navarro
Richard Mercado
Rico Laguilles
RJ Santillan
Sabrina Dayao
Sam Villamin
Selena Herrera
Shara Francisco
Sofia Trinidad
Stef Tran
Steve Samson
Thea Torres
Therese Larroza
Therese Valmonte
Tin Villanueva
Valerie Jiongco
Ysa Calinawan
Zea Flores
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