Why there’s Team Manila
Jowee Alviar
Cofounder, Team Manila Graphic Design Studio Inc.
The news of his passing came via a message from my wife. I was in a project meeting that time and read it after.
When I was young, my brother was into record collection and watching MTV. It was during that phase when I was introduced to Bowie’s music.
In college, I joined art competitions to challenge myself and my creativity. One of those I joined was sponsored by the music label BMG for a Bowie album, “Outside.” I ended up winning the national prize and was the representative for the international finals, eventually getting the top prize. The prize was a scholarship grant to any school of my choice.
I pursued my Masters in Graphic Design at the California Institute of the Arts. After that stint, I was inspired to put up Team Manila with Mon Punzalan to promote graphic design in the Philippines. The rest is history.