Kenneth Cobonpue is a multi awarded industrial designer and manufacturer from the Philippines. He graduated with a degree in Industrial Design at the Pratt Institute in New York (1991) and subsequently worked and studied in Italy and Germany. In 1995, he returned to the Philippines to manage the furniture company of his mother Betty, a well design pioneer in rattan furniture. In 1998, he established his own brand which is known for unique and artistic handmade designs. His designs have been featured in many full length films and counts among its clientele many celebrities and members of royalty. With his masterful way of integrating nature, traditional crafts and technology, Cobonpue has earned international awards and recognition for his designs, among them Japan's Good Design