My name is Tonichi Acenas, and I'm an interdisciplinary creative from Manila, Philippines. For the past 10 years, I've focused on fusing design, photography, and art direction to create a holistic brand experience for your dream business — the kind that your customers connect with on another level.

Brand Strategy Brand Identity Design Art Direction Packaging Design Product Photography Social Media Content Creation

Thinking first, doing second.

My best work comes from projects where I help founders design the entire brand experience holistically — taking an idea and making it into something real and tangible. From crafting the brand’s strategy, concept/direction, brand identity to photography, socials, and beyond — this is where I can provide the most value.

Focusing on an interdisciplinary approach has put me in a unique position where I can help provide a cohesive visual language that embodies your vision.

Currently, I’m the creative lead at a startup where I wear many hats, working on design, photography, art direction — sometimes all at once.

Previously, I worked as an art director for several years at Ace Saatchi & Saatchi, a multi-awarded advertising agency, where I worked with brands like Toyota, Tim Hortons, Olay, and Proctor & Gamble.

I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia Arts from the School of Design & Arts, at De La Salle College of St. Benilde in Manila, Philippines. This is where I dove headfirst into all the creative disciplines I could get my hands on, and was nominated for Best Graphic Designer & Best Web Designer for the MMA Awards, for 2 consecutive years. This foundation laid the groundwork for my being a highly specialized generalist.

I love working with driven brand founders and business owners that want to make an impact! Send me a message, I'd love to hear about what you've been envisioning!