Vito Selma
Vito Selma | |
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| Born | Vito Angelo Selma December 30, 1983 |
| Education | Academy of Art University Scuola Politecnica di Design |
| Website | www |
Vito Angelo Selma (born December 30, 1983) is a Filipino furniture and industrial designer known for his contemporary furniture designs that emphasize natural materials, particularly wood. He is the founder of the design brand Vito Selma, as well as Casa Selma and Archipelago Design Ventures Inc..[1]
Early life and education
Selma was born on December 30, 1983, in Cebu, Philippines. He grew up in a family engaged in furniture manufacturing, which influenced his early exposure to woodworking and design.[2]
He studied Interior Architecture at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California, before earning a master's degree in Industrial Design from the Scuola Politecnica di Design in Milan, Italy.[3]
Career
Early career
After completing his studies, Selma returned to the Philippines and joined his family’s furniture business, Stonesets International, Inc., where he served as Creative Director and later Head Design Director.[4]
In 2007, he launched his own design label, Vito Selma, debuting furniture collections that combined minimalist forms with organic textures.[5]
Brand development
The Vito Selma brand expanded internationally, with furniture pieces distributed to various countries and featured in design fairs and exhibitions.[6]
Selma later established Casa Selma, a lifestyle and home design brand, and Archipelago Design Ventures Inc., a design and procurement firm catering to architects, interior designers, and developers.[7]
Exhibitions and recognition
Selma’s work has been featured in local and international exhibitions, including Design.ph at Maison & Objet in Paris in 2013.[8]
His designs have also been showcased in galleries, pop-up exhibitions, and design events across Asia and Europe.[9]
Awards and honors
Selma has received design and entrepreneurship awards, including recognition at the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) National Invention Contest and honors from the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry.[10]
References
- ^ "Vito Selma crafts name for himself". SunStar Philippines. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- ^ "Vito Selma crafts name for himself". SunStar Philippines. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- ^ "About Vito Selma". Archipelago Design Ventures. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- ^ "About Vito Selma". Archipelago Design Ventures. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- ^ "Vito Selma crafts name for himself". SunStar Philippines. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- ^ "About Vito Selma". Archipelago Design Ventures. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- ^ "About Vito Selma". Archipelago Design Ventures. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- ^ "Design.ph conquers Paris". The Philippine Star. October 20, 2013.
- ^ "About Vito Selma". Archipelago Design Ventures. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- ^ "Vito Selma crafts name for himself". SunStar Philippines. Retrieved January 28, 2026.