User:Ervin G. Batacan

It was around 3:30 pm on the 4th of December 1980 when Ervin G. Batacan came into life on a normal delivery. He was born and raised at Caniogan, Pasig city, Philippines. His parents are Mr. Victor Villaflor Batacan and Mrs. Fe Elena Gervacio Batacan; he has a younger brother named Vincent.

He finished elementary (1986-1993) and secondary education (1993-1997) at Pasig Catholic College, and graduated BFA Major in Industrial Design at University of the Philippines, Diliman (1997-2001). Initially after graduating college, he worked as a freelance Product Designer/Consultant at (APFTI) Advocate of Philippine Fair Trade, Inc. (July 2001-July 2003/January 2004-May 2006.) Became a part of the Consolidated Creative Resources as a Managing Associate (January 2003-January 2004.)

A professional member of the National Council of Industrial Designers of the Philippines (2003), and 10-29 Designers for Fair Trade (2004.) He also worked as OIC/Design Department & Jewelry Designer at CJ Jewellers Corporation (July 2003-January 2004), and as a Graphic Artist at Dinsmor (May 2006-January 2007). Currently, he works as a Graphic Designer / Visual Merchandiser at Triumph International (Philippines) Inc.

Ervin got married to a loving wife Irish Rosselle on the 9^th of June 2005; and was blessed with a good son named Ethan.

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A Design practitioner since 2001, experience in Product Design (Houseware & Home Décor) as well as Graphic Design and Exhibit Displays. I have worked closely with various product manufacturers and exporters throughout the Philippines. My goal is to introduce new ideas to the market with the common tool called DESIGN.

"You've got the talent, nurture it. Don't have the talent but you have the passion for it, just practice, develop and continue learning."

-Ervin G. Batacan