Hello, friend! ☺

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.

WHAT I DO:

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

① My Approach

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.

② Experience

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.

③ Education

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.

Ready to take the next step in creating your dream brand? ✦

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!