Based in Manila, Philippines, Selena Placino is an industrial designer working across furniture, lighting, and everyday objects, driven by observation, exploration, and a focus on purposeful design.

She has collaborated with The Walt Disney Company Inc., KENNETHCOBONPUE, LAMANA, Senseware, Exploratory Projects, Hiblatech, Desall, and Chicco, developing work that balances function, narrative, and brand identity.

Her practice is rooted in curiosity and a deep engagement with context and client vision, resulting in thoughtful objects that deepen everyday experience.

Exhibitions:

Ihawi Room Divider featured at Hiblatech’s Design Exhibition 2026

Kamuning Uncommon Goods featured at Newfolk: No Boundaries 2025

Rebound Lamp Collection featured at EMERGE @ FIND Design Fair Asia 2024

Taho! Bench featured at EMERGE @ FIND Design Fair Asia 2023

Features and Interviews:

Tatler Asia’s furniture picks for April 2026 | Tatler Asia

After the Harvest: 10 Designers Breathe New Life into Pineapple Lead Waste | Kanto

Selena Placino reimagines the mundane | Daily Tribune

A bench inspired by ‘taho’? Selena Placino turns everyday objects into design prompts | Tatler

5 young Filipino designers reshaping the story of furniture and Home Decor | Lifestyle.Inq

Shape Shifter: Industrial Designer Selena Placino | Kanto

Emerging Talents at FIND - Design Fair Asia 2024 | Bluprint

The Future of Filipino Design is in Manila FAME 2023 | Touchpoint

The young designers breathing new life to capiz | NOLISOLI

Community Spotlight: Industrial Designer Selena Placino | Desall Blog