Kenneth Cobonpue

Kenneth Cobonpue (born December 16, 1968) is a Filipino industrial designer known for his unique designs integrating natural materials through innovative handmade production processes.[2] He began his design career after his studies in Industrial Design in New York, which led him to apprenticeships and further studies in Italy and Germany.

Kenneth Cobonpue
Kenneth Cobonpue with his Yoda Easy Chairs
Born (1968-12-16) December 16, 1968
NationalityFilipino
OccupationIndustrial Designer
Years active25
Known forUnique designs integrating natural materials through innovative handmade production processes.
SpouseSusanne Cobonpue[1]
Children2
Websitewww.kennethcobonpue.com

Cobonpue designs have appeared in full-length films such as Ocean's 13 and CSI Miami while his roster of clientele includes Hollywood celebrities and members of royalty like Queen Sofía of Spain, Queen Rania of Jordan, and former couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.[3] TIME Magazine has called him “rattan’s first great virtuoso."[4]

Career

Interior Crafts of the Islands, Inc. (I.C.I)

After a series of further studies and apprentices abroad, Kenneth moved back to Cebu in 1996 to help manage their family business founded by his mother in 1972. Upon managing the business, Kenneth discovered that by the use of natural fibers and materials as a medium, modern design could have a new face.[4]

NEDA Region 7 chair

In March 2017, Cobonpue was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as chairperson of the National Economic and Development Authority Regional Development Council for Central Visayas.[5]

Timeline of collections
Cobonpue on a 2021 stamp of Philippines
  • 1980 – Lotus (patented)
  • 1998 – Yin Yang – Cobonpue's first design.
  • 1999 – Balou
  • 2000 – Pigalle, La Luna
  • 2001 – Voyage
  • 2002 – Yoda, Croissant, Kabuki, Lulu
  • 2003 – Tilt, Matilda, Amaya, Dimple, Lolita, Terra
  • 2004 – Chiquita, Lolah, Wave, Pirouette
  • 2005 – Stitches, Retaso, Suzy Wong, Kawayan
  • 2006 – Dragnet, Dimsum, Link
  • 2007 – Kawayan Too, Manolo
  • 2008 – Oasis, Noodle, Bouquet, Operetta
  • 2009 – Bloom, Harry, Hagia, Freya, Nobu, Vaña
  • 2010 – Rapunzel, Ima, Juniper, Ziggy
  • 2011 – Cabaret, Papillion, Mermaid,Dream Catcher, Pebble, Giza, Enoki, Tria
  • 2012 – Eclipse, Tropez, Zaza, Kaja, Parchment Table, Annika
  • 2013 – Parchment, Calyx, Adesso, Trame, Papillion Swing
  • 2018 – Star Wars Collection – in collaboration with the Disney Company Philippines[6][7]

Other appearances
  • International Design Yearbook 2005 (Lawrence King Publishing House of London) curated by Marcel Wanders ISBN 978-1-85669-435-3
  • International Design Yearbook 2004 (Lawrence King Publishing House of London) curated by Tom Dixon ISBN 978-1-85669-392-9
  • International Design Yearbook 2002 (Lawrence King Publishing House of London) curated by Ross Lovegrove.
  • Tropical Living and Tropical Interiors both by Elizabeth Reyes (Periplus Editions) 2002
  • New Bedroom Design, 2004 (Daab GmbH) by Marcel Wanders 2005
  • 1000 New Designs and Where to Find Them, 2006 (Laurence King Publishing, Ltd.)by Jennifer Hudson ISBN 978-1-85669-466-7
  • Tropical Interiors, 2002, (Periplus Editions HK) by Elizabeth Reyes. Pages 93–97
  • Design Now!, 2007 (Taschen GmbH) by Charlotte & Peter Fiell ISBN 978-3-8228-5267-5
  • Simply Material, 2007, (Viction:Workshop Limited) by Victor Cheung
  • Fork, 2007 (Phaidon Press) by Tom Dixon
  • Phaidon's new 2007 book, "& FORK," underscores his leading position in the industry.
  • Appearance in European television including Deutsche Welle and Dutch TV
  • “The Voyager” – “Never gonna leave this Bed” music video by Maroon 5 | January 29, 2011
  • International magazines:
  1. Wallpaper
  2. Newsweek
  3. TIME Magazine July 2006 ISSN 0040-781X
  • Newspapers: The Washington Post and Shanghai Daily News
  • “Ocean’s Thirteen”
  • “CSI: Miami”

Other Media Magazines featuring Kenneth Cobonpue

References
  1. Jarque, Edu (30 September 2001). "How travel inspires Kenneth Cobonpue". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  2. "The Brand". Kenneth Cobonpue. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  3. "Kenneth Cobonpue – It's More Fun in the Philippines!". The Brander. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  4. "Kenneth Cobonpue: Designs on Nature". Open Innovation Network. Archived from the original on 2014-07-28.
  5. "Kenneth Cobonpue, 20 others appointed to gov't posts". ABS-CBN News. 6 March 2017. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
  6. "Why Kenneth Cobonpue is the perfect guy for a Star Wars collab". ANCx. 14 October 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  7. Burton, Bonnie (20 June 2019). "Why Kenneth Cobonpue is the perfect guy for a Star Wars collab". CNET. Retrieved 20 February 2021.

Travel+Leisure Magazine (October 2009) [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Kenneth Cobonpue on Instagram

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