Manolo Lounge chair by Rastrullo
Born in the US and raised in the Philippines, Joseph Rastrullo studied in Milan, making him a third-culture designer who brings a multicultural vision to his creative aesthetic. Joseph began his design journey when he entered the industrial design programme at De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde. During his time there, he experimented with different materials and techniques before deciding to focus on fibres, resin, iron, wood and plastic, and their potential combinations. In 2009, he started an apprenticeship with architecture and design legend Antonio “Budji” Layug, who still mentors him to this day. In 2012, he enrolled in a Master’s course in business design at Domus Academy in Milan. There, he met Domenico Dolce (Dolce & Gabbana), Andrea Branzi (Vitra Design Museum), Aldo Cibic (Memphis Group) and Stefano Giovannoni (Alessi). He also learned how to merge business and design to create a mutually beneficial system. Since returning to the Philippines, Joseph has set up his own production facility north of Manila. He has also been a featured designer at Manila FAME, one of Design Anthology Hong Kong’s 100 Emerging Designers of Asia, and a Design Star at the International Furniture Fair Singapore.
Origin: Philippines
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