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
Asst. Prof. Januar Yap Conferred UP Artist II Distinction for AY 2024–2026
The College of Communication, Art, and Design (CCAD) proudly congratulates Asst. Prof. Januar Yap on being conferred the distinction of UP Artist II for Academic Year 2024–2026. The UP Artist distinction is awarded to faculty members whose creative work demonstrates...
CCAD Formalizes Partnership with MyFashionTech Through MOA Signing
CCAD formally strengthened its commitment to innovation and industry engagement through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with MyFashionTech on June 1, 2026, at the Office of the Chancellor, UP Cebu. The agreement establishes a partnership aimed at...
‘SINE ‘TA NA!’: Sophomore Communication Students Call for a Cebu Cinematheque Through Investigative Documentary Series
This article is written and contributed by Reaneil Paulin Cañete and Eunice Iglesias, BA Communication - II Second-year Communication students premiered SINE ‘TA NA! on YouTube, a three-part investigative documentary series confronting the long-standing absence of a...
KINABUHI: Bagsakan Brings Carbon Market Stories to UP Cebu, organized by Communication Freshies under NSTP
Students, educators, advocates, and visitors gathered at the University of the Philippines Cebu on May 22 for KINABUHI: Bagsakan sa UP, an exhibit and community event that spotlighted the stories, struggles, and significance of Carbon Market amid ongoing concerns over...
Diskarga, Little Bird and A House is a Home Fine Arts Studio Arts Thesis Exhibitions Open at The Kabilin Center
Three thesis exhibitions by graduating students of the Studio Arts Program of the College of Communication, Art, and Design (CCAD) at University of the Philippines Cebu are now open to the public from May 22 to May 29, 2026 at The Kabilin Center. Featuring DISKARGA by...
Tapōk: BA Communication Students Launch Broadcast-Feature Collection Showcasing Cebuano Stories
Second Year BA Communication students under Comm 130-A officially launched Tapōk, a broadcast-feature collection highlighting stories grounded in community, labor, memory, and everyday Cebuano life, on May 22 at the Interactive Learning Center. Derived from the phrase...
CCAD Faculty Conclude FACETS 2.0 with Culminating Workshop on OBE and Curricular Alignment
CCAD Faculty members gathered on May 20, 2026, at AVR 1 for the final session of FACETS 2.0: Faculty Advancement and Continuing Education in Teaching Series, organized by the UP Cebu Teaching and Learning Resource Center, marking the culmination of the college’s...
Freshman BA Communication Students Launch “TAKLOB” Photo Exhibit on the Working Class
The Communication Program officially opened TAKLOB: A Glimpse Into the World of the Unnoticed Working Class, a photography exhibition by freshman BA Communication students, on May 19 at the Comm Wing of the Jose T. Joya Gallery. Guided under the mentorship of...
BA Communication Students Launch “INato” Photo Story Exhibit
The “INato” Photo Story Exhibit officially opened on May 18, 2026 at the Joya Gallery Faculty Wing, presenting compelling visual narratives that document the everyday realities, cultures, and lived experiences of communities across Cebu. Presented by BA Communication...
Sto. Niño Mactan College Visits UP Cebu College of Communication, Art, and Design for Educational Tour, Partnership Discussions
Students and faculty members from Sto. Niño Mactan College Development Communication Program visited the UP Cebu College of Communication, Art, and Design on May 18, 2026 for an educational tour and learning exchange focused on communication media facilities and...