The Innovator Team on 2017
And on their skill development as they work in the publication.
Albert Rayel — Graphic Artist (since 2017)
As Albert acquired the opportunity to be part of the publication, he is one of the artists who strives to be better in his art production which is why he pushed through in applying as a graphic artist in the team.
Albert has always been considered as a consistent artist from his style and is very open to criticisms since the day he was interviewed in his application for the Innovator. He would anticipate as well learning something new from his usual routines.
As a new member of the team, he is thankful for having the opportunity to learn new things in the publication such as the basics of designing. He also stated that he’s grateful for having people to persuade him to take part of the Innovator.
“ This year, it’s a huge thanks to Josh Dacumos (Junior Layout Artist) for convincing me to join the Innovator this year and Ate Angge Co (Senior Graphic Artist) since I would always learn something new every time she would revise and critic my work in every task and project that we are taken part of. I’m grateful as well for Ma’am Besa this year because I learned so many things about advertising and art.”
When we asked for his message to those students who want to pursue the art path:
“If you want to succeed, don’t just slack off. Do something to improve your skills and polish your weaknesses. Always be inspired in every thing you do and always look at the positive side. And always help the ones who need help because helping someone is fulfilling and also, you can gain a friend.” — Albert
Ivan Dionela — Photographer (since 2016)
Ivan has been pursuing photography in the Innovator despite his course as an engineer since 2016 as he starts off with working in a small project called as ‘The Humans of FEU Tech’ where it focuses on capturing heartfelt stories from students, associates, service crews and faculty members of the campus. Ivan has been one of the photographers working in ‘ The Humans of FEU Tech’ who seemingly developed in a span of a year.
He mentioned that one of his lessons through 2017 was specifically more on rounding up technicalities in photography such as composition and framing.
As his message to everyone to end 2017, he stated:
“ Never stop pursuing your passion. Simply keep striving and don’t just aim to be the best in your field. But aim to be the best person you could ever be.” — Ivan
Leo Nikko Ramos — Graphic Artist (since 2016)
As an artist who draws during classes, Nikko started to work with The Innovator as a graphic artist on 2016— scribbling away stories, characters, comics, and designing posters for the publication. Nikko has been then part of the team to work on several event posters and comics for entertainment and is currently one of the artists who often designs posters for the official FEU Tech page and as well as for the E-bulletin board across the campus.
Asked what he is thankful for this year, he replied:
“I’m thankful for the kinship, I like how it feels like a family. There might be misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and offended balls, but in the end its all part of growth.”
Having to mention someone he is most especially thankful for was the Communications Office’s Graphic Artist, Elaine Mercado, for being the first person he approached when he first started out as a graphic artist in the Innovator team.
He added that he was indeed grateful to have artists around his side to keep him pushing to be a better artist.
One of the lessons he would like to take away for the year is that he was able to learn to stretch his capabilities to work faster and more effectively. Working in the publication, it’s an actual workout.
One of the comments he dropped for everyone who would like to pursue art is that “You can try — or you can just do it.”
“I’m so sure that everyone is going to be awesome this new year, they’re going to be better and more outstanding than the person they were this previous year. Continue fighting on, God is fighting by your side always, just follow him and all will be well, no matter what the challenges you come up with. God bless!” — Nikko
Lorenz Cyril Kong — Writer (since 2016)
As a silent type, Lorenz has been considered as an active and an effective writer since 2016 which earned him his position as a Junior Writer this 2017. He then mentioned he wanted to be a writer simply because of the fact that he loves words and that he is into observing how thoughts and feelings are expressed through these words.
As we ask him what he is thankful for this year, he expressed:
“I am thankful everyday for another day, for the patience the publication has given me, to the people and their stories, to my parents, for the opportunities despite refusing to take those opportunities, for the knowledge given to me through teachers, experience and or other people. To my old self because I have a lot of regrets and if only I could inform myself early on to be decisive and focused.”
As an executive/Junior writer in the publication, he was given the pressure as a student leader and he believes that “Managing the org is difficult and thinking of possible ways to maintain it tight is difficult but I expect that this year is another year to celebrate and to have a new start.”
“I think it is best to practice that if you commit, you’ll have to put yourselves into it and give your all. It’s not only the organization nor the publication is accountable, but as well as the future groups or companies that we will be part of.” — Lorenz
Siao Ming Beninsig — Layout Artist (since 2017)
One of the freshmen students who was accepted as part of the Innovator, Siao Ming has first stepped as a Layout Artist this year. As part of the biggest projects of the Innovator, Siao Ming has been given the opportunity to work on the student magazine which is usually released to students and associates of the institute. Ending 2017, he stated:
“ I’m really thankful for all the opportunities that God has given to me, for all those opportunities that I was able to take. Despite being inexperience with the stuff I do, I would like to still thank all of the positive happenings that have led me into who I am right now. For being part of the Innovator team even though I am not able to do much for the team, I’m still thankful for their openness and bright smiles that is very welcoming to everyone.”
He has stated as well that being a full-pledged layout artist demands hard work and persistence. He added, “ Especially knowing that there are tons of talented and experience around you that you can’t help but feel overwhelmed yet insecure of your own capabilities.”
“I want each and ever person to keep on chasing their dreams and making them burn as harder as it can go. To always work hard and understand how much hard work is to be exploited in order to achieve greatness. Always keep moving forward, and never forget to smile!” — Siao Ming
Angelica Cruz — Graphic Artist (since 2016)
Skillful as it is, Angelica has worked on several projects at the start of her year in the publication. Due to her active performance in her work and projects, she was given the opportunity to work on creative collateral pieces for iTambassador 2016 and Technofest 2017 as both a graphic artist and layout artist. As she was asked what she was thankful for 2017, she replied “ I’m thankful for having a new set of friends and for being part of the Innovator team for a year.”
She was then given more projects to work on such as the different issues of the school’s magazine. The first time that students were given the opportunity to design and produce the school magazine, Angelica was able to take part of the project — leaving her to be one of the flexible artists in the team as she shifts from graphic to layout designing.
She mentioned that learning commitments is basically important in team projects and collaborative work and that she learned this year to explore more of what’s out of her comfort zone.
“It’s never too late for trying and exploring something new. Always put your heart and effort in every work you are doing and do what you love.” — Angelica
Alecz Dhea Bermudez — Writer (since 2015)
A writer for two years, she has been part of some events throughout her stay in the publication. Unlike the usual writers in the Innovator, Dhea is seen to be vocal in terms of her belief — not only through writing but as well with how she delivers.
As 2017 ends, she stated:
“ I am thankful for another year of hardships that went by, it made me a stronger individual. As this year comes to a close end, I would also like to express my gratitude to the Innovator family for having my back.”
She added as well that as a writer for the publication for two years, she learned to let go this year of the struggles she faced that caused her the lack of drive to creativity and to stop writing temporarily in the publication.
As we ask her for a message to anyone who’s pursuing to become a writer, she expressed:
“First, always be creative. Even though it’s an annual event, always write about something that did not occur in the past events. Write something that you know you will read. Second, Don’t be afraid to ask other Innovators for help. They would alwaaaaays be happy to be of any help. Third, don’t be shy. Don’t be like I was.”
John Lloyd Salvador — Graphic Artist (since 2016)
Lloyd has been then known to have an oddly alike names with John Lloyd Cruz, but he’s also known as a creative driver of his own. As a graphic artist for the publication for a year, he has been evidently one of the developing graphic artists in the team. Typography as his strength, he has explored through different variety of graphic design where he was able to work more on his typography phase. His designs were known to have been mostly bought by the students during the Teachers’ day art market on the month of October.
As for the lessons he would take away for this year, he noted:
“ As a graphic artist, I have learned so much this year. In all the other technicalities in designing that I didn’t expect to learn, I’m happy to have bumped into these things this year.”
For 2018, he added that he expects more knowledge not only in his field but as well as in different fields in the publication such as photography, writing, layout designing and videography.
“Staying creative and respectful are the basics if you want to pursue your own career or field.” — Lloyd
Kimberly Basilio — Graphic Artist (since 2016)
Not only as an art enthusiast, she considers herself as an art wanderer as well. As she becomes a part of the team, she was seen to have the passion to drive creativity in everyone. As she becomes a lively and active artist, she has earned the position as a Director for creatives. Introducing her to another path and challenge to leadership, she has taken part of projects such as the iTambassador 2016 and Technofest 2017. She has also worked on the first student production of the school magazine during 2016.
As she progresses as a graphic artist, she has leaped to another path of her field as a layout artist.
What she’s thankful for 2017:
“I would like to thank the Innovator as I’ve seen most of us have developed throughout the year. Members are growing, enthusiastic activities, and celebrations are almost everywhere. I’m grateful for letting the publication offer me the experience of being part of the team.”
As a lesson for this year, she believes that as an artist, it takes a lot of responsibility since the student magazine is a huge project for a student in the institute. As part of the Innovator, she learns that constant communication and cooperation is what builds the whole relationship of the team. She also stressed the fact that personal businesses are not somewhat welcome in work as it can greatly affect the team’s performance. Controlling and time management are also part of the basics if you are planning to join the Innovator team.
She has also given a message to those who are willing to take part of the Innovator team and to those students who are pursuing the path of art:
“Don’t stop creating. If one of your reasons of living in this world is your passion, then keep learning. Never be stagnant. Learn from the best people you think you’d learn from without being an air-head. Practice respecting others and their profession.” — Kim
