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Kenneth Cobonpue 許自欽 | |
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 Kenneth Cobonpue with his Yoda Easy Chairs | |
| Born | December 16, 1968 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Industrial Designer |
| Years active | 25 |
| Known for | Unique designs integrating natural materials through innovative handmade production processes. |
| Spouse | Susanne Cobonpue[1] |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | www |
Kenneth Cobonpue (born December 16, 1968) is a Filipino industrial designer known for his unique designs integrating natural materials through innovative handmade production processes.[2] He began his design career after his studies in Industrial Design in New York, which led him to apprenticeships and further studies in Italy and Germany.
Cobonpue designs have appeared in full-length films such as Ocean's 13 and CSI Miami while his roster of clientele includes Hollywood celebrities and members of royalty like Queen Sofía of Spain, Queen Rania of Jordan, and former couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.[3] TIME Magazine has called him “rattan’s first great virtuoso."[4]
- ^ Jarque, Edu (30 September 2001). "How travel inspires Kenneth Cobonpue". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
- ^ "The Brand". Kenneth Cobonpue. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
- ^ "Kenneth Cobonpue – It's More Fun in the Philippines!". The Brander. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
- ^ "Kenneth Cobonpue: Designs on Nature". Open Innovation Network. Archived from the original on 2014-07-28.