Published in Kalibrr Design·Dec 9, 2020It’s my 1st Kalibrrsary! 3 Valuable Lessons I LearnedI wish I could say that my first year at Kalibrr went by so fast. But it didn’t. I first came in as a Product Design Intern, then took on a full time role as Associate Product Designer. …Design5 min read
Published in UX Collective·Aug 22, 2020How you can grow even further as a young designerMy career path started when I got introduced to UX through my org back in Ateneo. I would build my skills through client projects, internships, and freelance work. I’ve always loved how challenging and diverse the work is. Everyday, it’s a different problem to solve. …Design5 min read
Aug 13, 20203 Key Insights from UX Coffee Chat with Himanshu HazarikaA few months ago, I’ve started this one-hour chat sessions with different designers each week. I’m really grateful to have the opportunity to do so. Talking to designers is a great way to know about other people’s stories, share knowledge, and build relationships. Last week, I got to talk to…Design4 min read
Published in Kalibrr Design·Jan 24, 2020How to turn struggles in your first job to your advantageYou have finally graduated and you are about to start your first job. You have prepared by reading up on past class lectures, books, and podcasts. You also took up some online courses to brush up on your skills. Going into your first job is like going to a new…Design7 min read
Published in Kalibrr Design·Jul 31, 2019How to create a great career in 4 steps, according to Kalibrr Co-Founder Paul RiveraHere’s what interns learn when they spend lunch with Paul Rivera — Written by Cwenne Chua and Laura Ang “Imagine what the world would look like if you succeed.” Paul Rivera, our CEO told us Kalibrr interns, before we parted ways. That day, he brought the four of us out to one of his favorite restaurants to get to learn more about…Startup7 min read
Published in Kalibrr Design·Jul 16, 20194 Reasons why you should invest in an internship after graduationIt was Thursday afternoon when Alexis messaged me, my future internship supervisor. He asked if I was interested in taking an internship at Kalibrr. Being a very bibo (active) kid with a FOMO (“Fear of Missing Out”) attitude, I told myself, “why the hell not?” and applied for the role…Internships8 min read
Jul 5, 2018PlanIt: Bridging travel experiences in the Filipino communityPlanIt was created as a team of ITE juniors were trying to create a platform that can help the local community. Nic and his team noticed that in the Philippines, there is no way to create a great itinerary on your own. Filipinos typically create itineraries by browsing through hundreds…Design3 min read
Apr 7, 2018RubShop: Building zero waste communitiesLast January, my friends — Francis, Miggy, Vince and I joined BlueHacks 2018, an annual hackathon hosted by the Computer Society of Ateneo. We were tasked to create a software with the theme Nation Building in 24 hours. Design Challenge Nation building is a relevant topic here in the Philippines. Though it…Design5 min read
Jan 6, 2018Hey there, it’s me, Laura!Hi I’m Laura. I’m a Product Designer from the Philippines. I recently graduated Cum Laude, majoring in BS Management Information Systems at the Ateneo de Manila University. My world revolves around design and user experience. …UX2 min read
Jan 6, 2018The Craft Central Integrated Consignment SystemIn Ateneo, we have this class called Systems Analysis and Design where we are taught to design and build an automated system to help our client’s daily operations. Our client was The Craft Central, one of the biggest craft suppliers in the Philippines. …UX5 min read
