Has your summer been waaaay too sizzling for your comfort? Don’t worry, because Punchdrunk Panda has just the thing to perk you up and get you back into the summer sensation! Join us for some SUNNY SUMMER SCOOPS! This is our latest online contest where we’re handing out up to PHP6,000+ worth of prizes! The more entries we get, the better the prizes become. That’s not all, either. The best part is that entering it is SUPER EASY and hassle-free. Mechanics:   1. Like the Punchdrunk Panda Facebook page   2. In line with our new product launches, tell us a story relating to any of the following themes:     - Passion/Personal Development (x, x, x)     - Local travel/Culture (x, x)     - Low Carbon Diet/Energy Conservation (x)     - Save the Philippine Seas (x, x)   3. Entries may be in any format (drawing, words, photo, etc.)   4. No spamming! You may submit more than one entry, but we will only count it as one (1) entry.   5. No vulgar/offensive language, please.   6. Post your story on the PDP Facebook wall (must be set to public view) OR post it on your own wall and tag Punchdrunk Panda (must be set to public view)   7. Winners will be chosen by the Punchdrunk Panda team combined with the amount of likes and shares your story gets! Announcement will be on the first weekend of June.   8. Don’t worry if you don’t win—we’ll still share all your stories on our social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr) in our recap after the contest concludes! Tell me about the PRIZES! 100 participants: One (1) Backpack worth PHP1,600+ Two (2) SLR Camera Straps worth PHP595 each Two (2) Compact Camera Straps worth PHP495 each Ten (10) PDP eGCs worth PHP250 each 50 participants: One (1) SLR Camera Strap worth PHP595 Two (2) Compact Camera Straps worth PHP495 each Six (6) PDP eGCs worth PHP250 each Below 50 participants: One (1) SLR Camera Strap Four (4) PDP eGCs. So what are you waiting for? Beat the heat, and let us in on your own little sunny summer scoops. ☀ Frequently Asked Questions   1. I have a story but it involved me and my friends. Can we all win? Sorry, we will only count the person who submitted the story as having an entry. However, you can encourage your friends to submit their own stories so that they can have a chance to win too!   2. Can we pick the design of the prize if we win? Yes you can! You may choose from our newest collections of backpacks and camera straps.   3. Do I have to be Filipino or be in the Philippines to join? This is open to everyone! It doesn’t matter where you live, as long as you follow the mechanics for entry, then you have a chance at winning. However, for the theme of local travel and culture, we are specifically referring to travel in the Philippines, as this is where PDP is based.   4. How long will it take for prizes to be shipped out? We will message the winners to ask for your current shipping address after the they are declared. Once a confirmation e-mail has been sent out that the items are being shipped, you can expect your prize within 2-3 working days (if you live in the Philippines) or 1-2 weeks (if international).   5. Where can I purchase PDP products? You can visit our WEBSITE for a list of current products and their corresponding prices. We also have a list of our retailers here). Stay tuned for announcements on our page as well for announcements regarding bazaars and fairs!
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Has your summer been waaaay too sizzling for your comfort? Don’t worry, because Punchdrunk Panda has just the thing to perk you up and get you back into the summer sensation!

Join us for some SUNNY SUMMER SCOOPS! This is our latest online contest where we’re handing out up to PHP6,000+ worth of prizes! The more entries we get, the better the prizes become. That’s not all, either. The best part is that entering it is SUPER EASY and hassle-free.

Mechanics:
  1. Like the Punchdrunk Panda Facebook page
  2. In line with our new product launches, tell us a story relating to any of the following themes:
    - Passion/Personal Development (x, x, x)
    - Local travel/Culture (x, x)
    - Low Carbon Diet/Energy Conservation (x)
    - Save the Philippine Seas (x, x)
  3. Entries may be in any format (drawing, words, photo, etc.)
  4. No spamming! You may submit more than one entry, but we will only count it as one (1) entry.
  5. No vulgar/offensive language, please.
  6. Post your story on the PDP Facebook wall (must be set to public view) OR post it on your own wall and tag Punchdrunk Panda (must be set to public view)
  7. Winners will be chosen by the Punchdrunk Panda team combined with the amount of likes and shares your story gets! Announcement will be on the first weekend of June.
  8. Don’t worry if you don’t win—we’ll still share all your stories on our social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr) in our recap after the contest concludes!

Tell me about the PRIZES!

100 participants:
One (1) Backpack worth PHP1,600+
Two (2) SLR Camera Straps worth PHP595 each
Two (2) Compact Camera Straps worth PHP495 each
Ten (10) PDP eGCs worth PHP250 each

50 participants:
One (1) SLR Camera Strap worth PHP595
Two (2) Compact Camera Straps worth PHP495 each
Six (6) PDP eGCs worth PHP250 each

Below 50 participants:
One (1) SLR Camera Strap
Four (4) PDP eGCs.

So what are you waiting for? Beat the heat, and let us in on your own little sunny summer scoops. ☀

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. I have a story but it involved me and my friends. Can we all win?
Sorry, we will only count the person who submitted the story as having an entry. However, you can encourage your friends to submit their own stories so that they can have a chance to win too!

  2. Can we pick the design of the prize if we win?
Yes you can! You may choose from our newest collections of backpacks and camera straps.

  3. Do I have to be Filipino or be in the Philippines to join?
This is open to everyone! It doesn’t matter where you live, as long as you follow the mechanics for entry, then you have a chance at winning. However, for the theme of local travel and culture, we are specifically referring to travel in the Philippines, as this is where PDP is based.

  4. How long will it take for prizes to be shipped out?
We will message the winners to ask for your current shipping address after the they are declared. Once a confirmation e-mail has been sent out that the items are being shipped, you can expect your prize within 2-3 working days (if you live in the Philippines) or 1-2 weeks (if international).

  5. Where can I purchase PDP products?
You can visit our WEBSITE for a list of current products and their corresponding prices. We also have a list of our retailers here). Stay tuned for announcements on our page as well for announcements regarding bazaars and fairs!

Some of the things we saw at last Saturday’s Tumblr Fair 2! Punchdrunk Panda, along with Hodge Podge and Madhouse Manila, were event partners for the day.

The area was full of fashionable bloggers who exhibited their own personal style, as well as booths by online stores carrying funky yet very affordable designs! Attendees got to interact with their favorite Tumblr bloggers and shop to their heart’s content. A program was also held, hosting games such as Bring Me and a Coachella-inspired dress-up contest, with awesome prizes given out to the lucky winners.

Props to the organizers for the successful event! Sooo many people dropped by! ‘Till next time :)
Thank you to all who came and supported the event and Punchdrunk Panda!

If you weren’t able to pass by our booth, don’t worry. You can still come on over to our WEBSITE to check out and order any of our available products.

Brighter Days by Abbey Sy Words and phrases found in this design speak of optimism, happiness and hope. Inspired by the lovely colors of suns, skies and mornings, this design was derived from the concept of looking up to every day and staying hopeful for all the good things to come. Just as a backpack is carried every day, this design hopes to capture every day with the constant drive to keep going and hope for the best to come. Product Features:     ♦ Sublimation printing (i.e. color doesn’t fade with wash)     ♦ Canvas     ♦ Can be used 2 ways: backpack and messenger bag     ♦ Proudly made in the Philippines We’ve done an artist feature on Abbey Sy! Learn a little more about her here. You can see more photos and buy this backpack here.
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Brighter Days by Abbey Sy
Words and phrases found in this design speak of optimism, happiness and hope. Inspired by the lovely colors of suns, skies and mornings, this design was derived from the concept of looking up to every day and staying hopeful for all the good things to come. Just as a backpack is carried every day, this design hopes to capture every day with the constant drive to keep going and hope for the best to come.

Product Features:
    ♦ Sublimation printing (i.e. color doesn’t fade with wash)
    ♦ Canvas
    ♦ Can be used 2 ways: backpack and messenger bag
    ♦ Proudly made in the Philippines

We’ve done an artist feature on Abbey Sy! Learn a little more about her here.
You can see more photos and buy this backpack here.

Interests by Rob Cham This piece is inspired by the artist’s passion. Rob wanted to showcase how passion fuels one’s creativity. The human mind is amazing. Live for Imagination, Creativity, and Passion! Product Features:     ♦ Sublimation printing (i.e. color doesn’t fade with wash)     ♦ Canvas     ♦ Can be used 2 ways: backpack and messenger bag     ♦ Proudly made in the Philippines We’ve done an artist feature on Rob Cham! Read it on our blog here. You can see more photos and buy this backpack here.
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Interests by Rob Cham
This piece is inspired by the artist’s passion. Rob wanted to showcase how passion fuels one’s creativity. The human mind is amazing. Live for Imagination, Creativity, and Passion!

Product Features:
    ♦ Sublimation printing (i.e. color doesn’t fade with wash)
    ♦ Canvas
    ♦ Can be used 2 ways: backpack and messenger bag
    ♦ Proudly made in the Philippines

We’ve done an artist feature on Rob Cham! Read it on our blog here.
You can see more photos and buy this backpack here.

Octopose by Apol Sta. Maria Armed with unbelievable underwater posing skills, Octopose captures the beauty of the Philippine Seas one tentacle at a time. Product Features:     ♦ Sublimation printing (i.e. color doesn’t fade with wash)     ♦ Canvas     ♦ Can be used 2 ways: backpack and messenger bag     ♦ Proudly made in the Philippines You can see more photos and buy this backpack HERE.
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Octopose by Apol Sta. Maria
Armed with unbelievable underwater posing skills, Octopose captures the beauty of the Philippine Seas one tentacle at a time.

Product Features:
    ♦ Sublimation printing (i.e. color doesn’t fade with wash)
    ♦ Canvas
    ♦ Can be used 2 ways: backpack and messenger bag
    ♦ Proudly made in the Philippines

You can see more photos and buy this backpack HERE.

7,107 by Kasey Albano A nifty knapsack thoughtfully designed for the Filipino traveler itching to explore his own backyard, where there are more than 7,107 hidden gems just waiting to be discovered! Product Features:     ♦ Sublimation printing (i.e. color doesn’t fade with wash)     ♦ Canvas     ♦ Can be used 2 ways: backpack and messenger bag     ♦ Proudly made in the Philippines You can see more photos and buy this backpack HERE.
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7,107 by Kasey Albano
A nifty knapsack thoughtfully designed for the Filipino traveler itching to explore his own backyard, where there are more than 7,107 hidden gems just waiting to be discovered!

Product Features:
    ♦ Sublimation printing (i.e. color doesn’t fade with wash)
    ♦ Canvas
    ♦ Can be used 2 ways: backpack and messenger bag
    ♦ Proudly made in the Philippines

You can see more photos and buy this backpack HERE.

Strutting on Sunshine: My Punchdrunk Panda Picks

Good morning everyone! Today, Cristina Decena collected her favorite Punchdrunk Panda items into a nifty little collage for your viewing pleasure. Check it out!

struttingonsunshine:

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From top to bottom:

Junk Food Addiction SLR Camera Strap- P595

Dreamers Canvas Print Footwear- P1295

Navajo iPhone Case- P495

Dear Self SLR Camera Strap- P595

Punchdrunk Panda is a team of Filipinos that funkifies the world with passionate, like-minded people by creating functional graphic-designed products and happiness-inducing events. Just by browsing their website, my eyes were pleased as punch with the products that they had in store. Each and every piece was one of a kind, artistic and had a story to tell. If I were to go on a PdP shopping spree, I would unquestionably buy these babies!

How about you? What are your picks from Punchdrunk Panda? Be present at the Tumblr Fair and you might just score PdP gift certificates! See you? :)image

Cristina is one of the organizers of TUMBLR FAIR II, a fun event where bloggers and online shops come together and meet up. Punchdrunk Panda is one of its event partners, and so you’ll get to nab some of your own favorites at our booth!
See the event details HERE. You can also check out their FACEBOOK PAGE to see which bloggers and shops you can expect in attendance (scout out some items early, too!).

Psst! WE’RE GIVING AWAY 15 FREE TICKETS TO THE EVENT! Each is worth 50php.
E-mail Jessie at jessicav .genio @ gmail .com (without the spaces) if you want one!

ARTIST FEATURE: Nathania Gail Go, based in Toronto, Canada

Personal Blog, Portfolio

(Overseas) entrepreneur; white cheddar popcorn junkie; bread and peanut butter is my life.

1a. How would you describe your art (style)?
• This is honestly tough to answer cause I don’t know my personal style. I never really went through formal training on graphic design so I learned by mirroring whatever inspired me. Sometimes, I fail and sometimes, I get lucky.
• However, I really like child-like design (i.e. kite runner) and if I had more spare time and talent, I would love to be a children’s book illustrator. I think that’s a cool hobby! :)

1b. Do you have any favorite materials to work with?
• I love my Bamboo tablet. I was cheap when I bought this, so I got the cheapest Wacom tablet. It’s still serving me well.
• I used to love colored pencils but boy, it’s been so long since I held one.

2. What have you been up to nowadays?
• I don’t think it’s a surprise that I’m not based in Manila. I’ve been pretty transparent about it.
• I’m based in Toronto, Canada and after I completed my MBA at Queen’s, I was lucky enough to fool people that I can do brand marketing ;) I manage Orville Redenbacher’s, a popcorn brand, and despite it being detrimental to my waistline, I am loving every single day of it!
• Not to say that I don’t love running Punchdrunk Panda. I’m lucky to have committed staff, business partners, and volunteers to help me out as well. I love helping local artists. I love looking back at how Jen and I started, and how PdP has evolved. Being able to establish Punchdrunk Panda is probably one of my greatest achievements to date and I’d like to thank everyone who has been supportive of it.
• Other than work, I love adventures. I love challenging myself mentally and physically. I know. I sound crazy. But anyway, this is the reason why I join races and run like an energizer bunny, and partake in adventure-type travels. By the time this is posted, I’ll probably be biking in French Pyrenees. I read that it’s not an easy ride but I’m really looking forward to the scenery and meeting new people! Just recently, I signed up for this marine bootcamp training – it was probably one of the toughest things I had to do, physically and mentally, but I’m glad I completed it. Not too sure if I’m going to do it again but if I do, it’s something I definitely have to train for.

3. Where do you draw your inspiration from?
• Passionate and optimistic people. When I talk about inspiration, I’m not only referring to art. I’m referring to my life’s inspiration.
• How I got to where I am right now is not exactly a straight path. There were definitely a LOT of bumps and detours along the way… but then I read books about start-ups, hear my manager’s story on his path to success, and stories like that, and I’m inspired to just keep. on. going.
• Relating this to art/PdP, I fancy Maxim Cyr (http://www.behance.net/recycledwax), Meomi (http://www.meomi.com), and Rob Cham’s works.

4. What do you think about the current state of art in the Philippines?
• I think we’re starting to see a proliferation of young artists right now. I may be oversimplifying things but typically, artistic people would just go to ad agencies, where most of their creativity gets overshadowed by the size of a brand logo. But I think local artists are becoming gutsier now – looking for other opportunities to showcase their creativity.

5. What do you like best about working with PdP OR What can we expect from your future designs?
• Oh, I own PdP so my answer will be very biased. I am the best boss ever! Kidding!
• I think PdP still continues to surprise people and I’m always looking forward to how consumers react to our product launches. Facebook likes, Tumblr reblogs, etc. excite me!
• Rather than talking about my future designs, I’ll just talk about future PdP designs. Definitely, designs from PdP/PdP’s artists will be more inspirational. We’ll launch designs that are centered on personal growth, promoting the Philippines, conserving energy, and all that tree hugging themes. I know, it sounds boring and limiting but PdP will prove that inspirational messages don’t necessarily have to be bland.

6. Any parting words of advice for our readers? (Can be anything: for those who want to pursue art, general advice for personal growth/motivation, etc)
• Pick one of these 3 mantras and you’ll be in a better spot tomorrow:
o People make time for the things they want and make excuses for those that they don’t
o Flow to the work
o Rough it!

Gail is one of the founders of Punchdrunk Panda as well as its current owner. You can find her current available designs for the brand HERE. Her latest design is the camera strap Ride With Me, where she showcases her love for biking and going on adventures.

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