MATIX UP Cebu
The Materials Innovation and Experimentation Center (MATIX) UP Cebu is a research and innovation hub of the College of Communication, Art & Design dedicated to exploring the potential of sustainable, locally sourced, and alternative materials for creative design and product development.
It serves as a platform for interdisciplinary research, bringing together students, faculty, and partners to investigate how materials can be reimagined for contemporary applications in design, manufacturing, and the creative industries.
MATIX supports experimentation through hands-on processes, material studies, and prototyping, encouraging innovative approaches that respond to environmental, cultural, and economic contexts.
Through workshops, collaborative projects, and industry partnerships, the center promotes sustainable practices and material-driven design thinking.
By bridging research, creativity, and real-world application, MATIX contributes to the development of responsible design solutions and strengthens the role of CCAD in advancing innovation and sustainability at the University of the Philippines Cebu.
LATEST NEWS
Jose T. Joya Awards celebrates 50 years, accepts submissions
The annual Jose T. Joya Awards is now accepting submissions as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.The Jose T. Joya Awards is an annual art competition named after Filipino National Artist and pioneer of abstract art Jose T. Joya.The Fine Arts program describes the...
Studio Arts Begins QA Evaluation Preparations
Studio Arts Turnover of SAR to CCAD QA Officer Dr. Jorisse Gumanay-Nasol and UP Cebu QA Director, Dr. Patricia Nazareno The UP Cebu Fine Arts – Studio Arts Program is set to undergo its Quality Assurance (QA) evaluation on November 16–18, 2026, following the...
CCAD hosts native tree seed exchange with VNTE
CCAD Faculty and Staff with the Visayas Native Tree Enthusiasts | Photo Courtesy: Asst. Prof. Jay Jore The College of Communication, Art, and Design (CCAD) welcomed members of the Visayas Native Tree Enthusiasts (VNTE) for a day of seed exchange, storytelling, and the...
Communication student named Inquirer-AboitizPower scholar
Inquirer and AboitizPower Executives along with their newly named scholars | Photo Courtesy: AboitizPower CSR Third-year Communication student Jia Enad is one of three students selected to receive a scholarship from the Inquirer and AboitizPower. As a scholar, Enad...
Design Instructors tackle social design at Foundation University
UP Cebu Design Program Instructors Abayon and Camalongay at Foundation University | Photo Courtesy: Foundation University UAPSAInstructors from the Product Design Program of UP Cebu, Nessa Abayon and Kil Camalongay, spoke to Architecture students of Foundation...
Tagik Landasan Writers Workshop returns this October
The UP Cebu Creative Writing Program is calling on young writers to apply for the Tagik Landasan Writers Workshop, which will take place on October 19–20, 2026, at AVR 1, UP Cebu.The workshop provides a creative space for literary enthusiasts to engage with faculty...
MACM Joins Library for 4th Martial Law Literacy Month
University Librarian Sheryl Alforque and MACM Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Rose Arong open the Martial Law Literacy Corner | Photo: UP Cebu PIO The UP Cebu University Library has launched its 4th Annual Martial Law Literacy Month in collaboration with the Master of Arts...
Design Program to Hold Cebu Urban Walking Tour
The Basilica Minore Del Santo Niño will be one of the stops for the walking tour | File PhotoThe Fine Arts Product Design Program will hold an urban walking tour in downtown Cebu city on Saturday, September 5, 2026.It will be guided by Design Studies and Culture...
CCAD continues Permaculture Garden activities with soil-focused session
CCAD and the UP Community during the launch of the Permaculture Garden | Photo by: Dr. Crina TañongonThe College of Communication, Art and Design (CCAD) will hold its second activity for its Permaculture Garden on September 2, 2026 at the Sunset Garden.Permaculturist...
Joya Awards winners, finalists join Tubo Art Fair 2026
Phil Angelo Sevilla's work to be featured in this year's Tubo Art Fair | Jose T. Joya GalleryThree winners and seven finalists of the 49th Joya Awards will be featured at this year’s Tubo Cebu Art Fair, as the Jose T. Joya Gallery of the University of the Philippines...