Rolyn Lomocso
- Senior Industrial Design Specialist
- Philippines
- Member since 2019
Rolyn Savellano Lomocso is a Senior Industrial Design Specialist from the Design Center of the Philippines, a technical agency of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) committed to strengthening the Philippine design ecosystem.
With a Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Santo Tomas and various training and work experiences, Rolyn has completed experiments in the area of raw material manipulation and processing techniques. Outputs from these research projects were applied for use in several industrial and artisanal objects of livelihood projects and by small and medium enterprises. Her expertise has also enabled her to conduct technology workshops all over the Philippines, while finding fulfillment in assisting the Philippine MSMEs from the grassroots level to exporters.
Rolyn’s key accomplishments include conceptualization and development of the Pinyapel, a recipient of the D&AD Impact Award in 2019. Pinyapel supports local farming communities, develop meaningful products, and create a positive impact in the lives of many aligning with Design Center’s Sustainable Research Framework that spans from creation, protection and commercialization phases to the ultimate stage of industrialization.
Results of some of her materials researches have been featured in Design Center publications including Lucent Objects series 1 to 3, which was recognized in the Craft Trend Book 2018, published by The Support Arts and Craft International Centre of Thailand (SACICT).
Rolyn served as resource person for various discussions on circular economy, Philippine materials and its application and sustainable materials for crafts and design. She is one of the speakers to World Design Organization's Let's talk: Leadership (Philippine Session) in celebration of World Industrial Design Day 2022. She is also one of the Product Design Jury at the D&AD Awards 2023.
Rolyn believes that reducing environment impact is not enough. But her continuing research on raw materials and agricultural wastes needs to be the repair of our climate and biodiversity.
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