Partners
Learning Through Industry Collaboration
At SoFA Design Institute, education extends beyond the classroom. Our partnerships with leading organizations, brands, and creative institutions provide students with opportunities to engage with contemporary design practice through industry projects, exhibitions, internships, workshops, competitions, and professional collaborations.
These partnerships strengthen the learning experience by connecting academic inquiry with real-world application, preparing students to navigate the evolving fields of fashion and interior design.
Our Partners
SoFA × Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID)
In partnership with the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID), SoFA strengthens the relationship between design education and professional practice. Through industry engagement, mentorship, and collaborative initiatives, the partnership supports the development of future interior designers while advancing professional excellence, ethical practice, and innovation within the Philippine design community.
SoFA × Chamber of Furniture Industries of the Philippines (CFIP)
SoFA's collaboration with the Chamber of Furniture Industries of the Philippines (CFIP) reinforces the connection between design education and the Philippine furniture industry. Through exposure to furniture manufacturing, material innovation, craftsmanship, and sustainable design, students gain valuable insight into industry practice while contributing to the continued advancement and global competitiveness of Philippine furniture design.
SoFA × Tourism Promotions Board Philippines (TPB)
In collaboration with the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines (TPB), SoFA promotes the intersection of design, culture, and creative tourism through educational initiatives, industry immersion, and place-based learning experiences. The partnership encourages students to engage with cultural heritage, local communities, and the creative economy while recognizing the role of design in shaping sustainable tourism and national development.
Creative Industries and Design Partners
SoFA continues to collaborate with a growing network of creative practitioners, design studios, manufacturers, retailers, and industry organizations that contribute to the educational experience through lectures, mentorship, collaborative projects, exhibitions, and experiential learning opportunities.
Why Industry Partnerships Matter
Industry collaboration is an integral part of a design education. By working alongside professionals and organizations, students are able to:
- Engage with current industry practices and emerging trends.
- Apply classroom learning to real-world design challenges.
- Build professional networks within the creative industries.
- Participate in internships, workshops, exhibitions, and competitions.
- Develop the skills and confidence required for professional practice.
Interested in Partnering with SoFA?
We welcome collaborations with organizations that share our commitment to advancing design education and creative practice.
Whether through industry projects, student engagement, research, workshops, exhibitions, or sponsorship opportunities, we look forward to exploring meaningful partnerships.
Partnership Inquiries: 📧 marketing@sofa.edu.ph