SIMON TE
1603/MNL

The work I do focuses on making messages clear and simple. Able to distill complex ideas and connect with a wide range of audiences no matter the industry.

I’m also a persistent learner with more than a decade of experience in brand building, creative communications, and product development. The level of understanding across a wide range of industries and communities allows me to iterate in context with the cultural zeitgeist.

*Currently accepting consultancy, experience, and installation work.



Where you may find me:

MOLD
Makerlab and Circular Design Studio

FRGMNT
Commercial Film Production House

POSTHAUS
Commercial Post Production House



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01 ART PRACTICE
 

My hands get antsy when only working with one material. It feels as though they itch for a variety of toil. Sometimes I feel this is a curse as much as it is a blessing -- A collection of artwork in various mediums. Intstallation, sculpture, and art prints. 

Some of these pieces are available for sale. Please reach out for inquries.

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00/22-24 
Installation, Sculpture,
Art Prints





02 ESCOLTA MEMORY BOX


For the First United Building’s 75th anniversary, I was commissioned to design an instillation in honor of the buildings dynamic history.

*Created in conjuction with Escolta Block Party.

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10/23 
Spatial Installation





03 SPOTIFY HOUSE


In collaboration with Spotify SEA, we launched Spotify House in the Philippines. A mutli-leveled musical experience that celebrate both local and international acts acrouss a variety of generes.

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04/23 
Experience & Spatial Design





04 PRANCA SALA


For the jewelry brand’s first physical activation, we opened the doors to Pranca : Sala. A fleeting retail pop-up that showcased all of the brand’s 7 collections to closes clientelle and dear new faces.

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764—39/23
Experience & Spatial Design





05 SPOTIFY KALYE X


To launch their biggest Hip Hop campaign in the Philippines, Spotify commissioned an “industry night” for the Philippine hip hop scene. Creating an exclusive event that celebrates the people that have built the community and the people that are stoking a new fire.

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08/23 
Experience & Spatial Design





06 FRIENDS OF FRIENDS 


What do people gather for? Friends of Friends is an event that sought to understand what brings people together. 

An ambiguous multi-sensory experience.

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09/23 
Experience & Spatial Installation





07 JOURNAL


I write a lot. But they often fall through the cracks. Here, I collect my thoughts over some themes that matter to me.

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09/23
Writing & Photography





99 FILM PRACTICE


I’ve been practicing film for more than a decade, telling stories in the form of documentaries, music videos, fashion films, and TV commercials.

Here is a collection of some of my favorite projects. 

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00/13-23 
Motion Picture


In gentle connection.