Immersive exhibition exploring the cultural and social significance of the Filipino tsinelas (flip-flops). More than footwear, the tsinelas reflects Filipino values, traditions, and identity across generations, regions, and socioeconomic backgrounds — tracing how this everyday object carries both cultural pride and the complexities of the Filipino experience.
ROLE
Branding, Environmental Design
CATEGORY
Branding, Environmental Design
YEAR
2023
TOOLS
Photoshop, Illustrator
IN COLLABORATION WITH
Shali Bal (Interior Designer), Maureen Caling (Interior Designer
Featuring installations by Filipino artisans, photographs, and multimedia displays, Sole Identity invites visitors to step into the rich history and traditions of the Philippines while also confronting the social and economic realities that shape Filipino communities today. Designed as an interactive learning experience, the exhibition aims to bridge, educate, and celebrate the cultural heritage of the Filipino diaspora, particularly engaging Filipino immigrants, Filipino Americans, and Asian American communities in Northern California.