ALAHAS
Philippine Heritage Jewelry



Our collaboration was centered around the designing of a book documenting the rich history of Philippine jewelry through the years. Proud recipient of the Good Design Awards PH in Image Making 2024, this comprehensive project encompassed various design tasks aimed at authentically representing Philippine heritage. This case study outlines our collaborative efforts and the tangible results achieved through our design solutions.



Identity System

The book
Editorial Design
Book Covers
Prepress

Art Direction
Illustrations
Jewelry Photography

Others
Launch Exhibition
Website & Ecommerce Design
Social Media
Printed Invitations
Totebags
Book Credits:

Photography
Koji Arboleda︎︎︎
Foto Machina︎︎︎
Inez Motto

Creative Direction
Manifesto Design LAB

Illustration
Tomás de Carcer

Printing
GA Printers

Collaborator:
 Vanilla Arucan


















Art Direction


We developed illustrations and conducted both studio and editorial photography to narrate the story of Philippine jewelry, highlighting its intricate details and craftsmanship. Inspired by comic vignettes, the illustrations provided a rich visual experience that complemented the textual content. We also organized a launch exhibition to showcase the jewelry's beauty and heritage, offering an immersive experience and a teaser of the book’s rich history and intricate designs.











Website, Social Media & Others

We designed a website with eCommerce functionality to showcase the book's story, provide information about the author, and offer press content for media coverage. For social media, we created versatile layouts to communicate various elements of the book, including archival images, quotes, illustrations, and chapter previews. Additionally, we produced elegant printed invitations, stylish tote bags, among others pieces.