We are designers, artists, and storytellers based in Cebu, Philippines. We work with people from our hometown, organizations in Asia, as well as with global brands like Disney. We often work as a duo, or as leaders of a design studio, and at times as part of the bigger creative community. We enjoy creating objects, spaces, and experiences where people can have the opportunity to share stories and make friends.
Happy Garaje is inspired by everyday people, heroes, monsters, hopes, dreams, and the in-between places where things are not quite what they seem.✨
Childhood Friends
10” x 9” x 8” Wood (2023, Sold)
by Mark & Jo
Her Universe
24” x 15” x 7” wood (2023, sold)
by Mark & Jo
from DreamSwimming series
To Sunny Days
8” wood (2022, sold)
by Mark & Jo
Happy Garaje for Uniqlo
Illustration applied to tshirts and totebags by Mark & Jo; sold at the Uniqlo Flagship store, Philippines.
Art direction by Anonymous Singapore and Dan Matutina of Plus63 Design Studio Co
Words by Dang Sering
Exploring islands across the seas, our waters became starry threads that connect us. We travel to places that are unfamiliar and turn strangers into friends. We revisit the familiar to see these places in new light. To travel is to discover what makes us unique and alike, igniting a spark of imagination.
Dang Sering about Happy Garaje for Uniqlo
Bleu Teal Door
Illustration & Painting
by Jo
From Home
Illustration for Mandaue Foam (2021)
by Jo
On the Roof Again
(Paintings, 24” Square, 2021)
by Mark & Jo
I’m Still Here
Sculpture & Painting, Xavier Art Fest 2021 (sold)
5” x 6” x 12” Wood
by Mark & Jo
Everywhere and Nowhere
“Everywhere and Nowhere”
6” x 7” x 12” Wood
by Mark & Jo
Somewhere, Dreaming
“Everywhere and Nowhere”
6” x 7” x 12” Wood
by Mark & Jo
G.B.N.H.
12.5 inch Airplane Pandemia101 (wood) 1 of 1, 2.5 inch Spirit Figure (resin), Paintings on the box.
by Mark & Jo
Painting & Sculpture (2021, sold )
Friends from Far Away
Sculpture & Drawing (2021, sold out) by Mark & Jo
