Institute for Planning and Design

29/11/2025

29/11/2025

Thank you, Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu, for featuring our collaboration and for giving us the wonderful opportunity to work with the students of Punta Engaño Elementary School. We are truly grateful to have shared our knowledge and creativity as we crafted beautiful Christmas ornaments with the kids, and we deeply appreciate this meaningful partnership that continues to inspire community, learning, and hope this holiday season. 🎄✨

29/11/2025

Spreading Hope This Holiday Season!🎄🎁💙

Our heartfelt thanks to Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu for giving the us the opportunity to share our knowledge, creativity, and passion for community building and the crafts. This partnership allowed us to create a meaningful space where learning, collaboration, and holiday spirit came together beautifully even through the toughest of times.

Through this initiative, our IPD interns were able to guide and help the students of Punta Engaño Elementary School craft simple yet heartfelt Christmas ornaments using recycled paper and everyday materials. It was a joy to see the children’s imagination come alive and to witness how much pride they took in their creations.

To Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu, thank you for opening your doors and supporting this meaningful project, and to the students of Punta Engaño Elementary School, thank you for inspiring us with your energy and creativity. This experience reminded us of the impact we can create when we work together with love, purpose, and hope.

22/10/2025

"The foundation of hope has been laid by many, and now we build upon it."✨

Our mission is to continue what has been started, sustaining the flow of aid and ensuring that hope does not fade.

Your donation fuels CONTINUITY, keeping relief efforts alive through food, water, hygiene kits, and support for families still finding their footing.

Let’s not let recovery end with the first response. Together, we can help rebuild not only structures, but lives and dignity.💙

For in-kind donations, our drop-off point will be announced in the following days.

19/09/2025

Big congratulations to Jodi Gabrianne Soriano and Rina Jane Te, our amazing interns at The Institute for Planning and Design, for snagging Runner-Up at the Projecto Ideas & Design interschool competition in PHILBEX Cebu 2025!

You both brought fresh ideas and creativity to the table, and it showed. This win is a proud moment for us and just the start of even bigger things ahead.

Congratulations to the two! We’re excited to see where your ideas and designs take you next! 🎉 💙🤍

09/09/2025

🚨 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟, 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗦! 🚨

The Scaled Model Mini Workshop is happening TOMORROW 🎉
Better come prepared—check out the suggested materials in the photos 👀
✨ Don’t miss this chance to level up your model-making skills from day one!

📅 Sept 10, 2025 | 🕔 12–1PM
📍 IPD Office, SAFAD Building

👉 Register now to claim your spot!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFvSiSJwRD-qbsvzsmSdPVEyp2Q_5CT0hMga12Qq4585uE5g/viewform?usp=dialog

02/09/2025

📣 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 + 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘!
Freshies, the ✨Scaled Model Mini Workshop✨ with Ar. Marc Christian Y. Ruz is not just a one-time event—it’s the start of a 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦! 🎉

This session will be Part 1 of many, so don’t miss out on being part of the very first installment!

📍 Where: IPD Office, SAFAD Building
📅 When: September 10, 2025 (Wednesday)
🕛 Time: 12:00PM – 1:30PM

Get hands-on experience in scaled model-making—an essential skill to boost your creativity and craftsmanship for your SAFAD journey.

👉 Register here to secure your slot:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFvSiSJwRD-qbsvzsmSdPVEyp2Q_5CT0hMga12Qq4585uE5g/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117601835608110700678

⚡ 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘: Limited to 20 slots only! First-come, first-served—sign up fast!

25/08/2025

"𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝘂𝗽, 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘀!"

The Institute for Planning and Design (IPD) of the University of San Carlos – School of Architecture, Fine Arts and Design (SAFAD) invites all Architecture and Interior Design Freshmen to join the Scaled Model Mini Workshop with Ar. Marc Christian Y. Ruz.

This mini workshop is designed for Freshies to learn the basics of scaled model-making, offering hands-on experience in turning design concepts into physical form while honing creativity and craftsmanship for their academic journey.

📍 Where: IPD Office, SAFAD Building
📅 When: September 5, 2025 (Friday)
🕔 Time: 5:00PM – 7:00PM

Register here to secure your slot!
👉 Scaled Model Mini Workshop Registration Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFvSiSJwRD-qbsvzsmSdPVEyp2Q_5CT0hMga12Qq4585uE5g/viewform?usp=dialog

⚡ NOTE: Slots are limited! This workshop is on a first come, first served basis, and only the first 20 students will be accommodated. Don’t miss out—sign up now to secure your spot!

09/05/2025

❗𝗘𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲, 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗔𝗗 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀!
The Institute for Planning and Design is currently looking for interns. Open to all SAFAD students, IPD extends a warm invitation to all passionate and enthusiastic students from 1st to 4th year to embark on a journey with us.

✔ Interior Design Students
✔ Architecture Students
✔ Advertising Arts Students
✔ Cinema Students

Application Form: https://forms.gle/PURkTDmjZ9CUjdHp7

(All Preferably 2nd-4th yr, 4th yr non-thesis)

To apply scan the QR code below. For any further inquiries, feel free to contact us through our email address: [email protected]

📃 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗡𝗢𝗪!

24/04/2025

🌿 Come visit our showcase booth for SAFAD Design Week! Showcasing IPD’s past, present, and future projects.

Located on the 4th Floor, Activity Center, Ayala Malls Central Bloc IT Park.

If you are interested in applying for an internship, scan the QR code below! 📲