
Designing Diaspora: Filipino Graphic Designers, the Gulf War, & Cuba in the ’90s
The exodus of Filipino workers to foreign lands has been a significant phenomenon for decades, driven by the pursuit of better economic opportunities and a desire to uplift the lives of their families back home. Among these Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), a diverse range of professionals can be found, including a growing number of creatives like graphic designers. While the Middle East has traditionally been a major destination, other regions, such as Latin America, including Cuba, have emerged as altern