BU-IDeAs

Celebrating excellence, creativity, and innovation! ✨

The BU–Industrial Designers Association proudly recognizes our outstanding presenters and awardees at the 21st Bicol University Student R&D Forum 2026. Your hard work and dedication continue to bring pride to the BID community! 💛

🏆 2nd Best Paper – Inclusive Education and Lifelong Learning (IELL), Development Category
🗒️Development and Acceptability of Educational Game in Learning Filipino Sign Language
• Ricca F. Gestiada
• John Mark O. Moron
• Avril L. Precillas

Prof. Jimyline K. Calleja-Alagaban (Adviser)

▫️Presenter – Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology (IEET), Development Category
📄Development of Areca Nut (Areca catechu) Fiber into Bio-based Material for Fashion Bags
• Kengie A. Aycardo
• Kyla Jane D. Biton
• Sandara Marie G. Millares

Prof. Xyra D. Morales-Azupardo (Adviser)

▫️Presenter – Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology (IEET), Research Category
📄Utilization of Nipa Palm (Nypa fruticans) Husk Fibers as Protective Packaging for Cutlery Products
•Ruth Coleen O. Baratilla
• Kate B. Bernaldez
• Riomel Vincent T. Carpio
• Vince Andrei M. Quililan

Prof. Alfonso M. Peñol Jr. (Adviser)

From inclusive education to sustainable innovations, your work proves that Industrial Designers are catalysts for meaningful change. 🌱

Congratulations once again, padayon!✨


&DForum2026

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙪𝙥!🗺️⬆️

Day 2 of BUELO YEAR 6: Creativity Beyond Limits unfolded last May 7, 2026, as the BID student shifted gears from individual creativity to collective power.

Day 2 was all about teamwork, fun, and taking on challenges together, because great ideas become greater when we build them together and side by side.🌟

From bonding games that broke the ice to collaborative challenges that tested the teamwork, every activity brought the student closer as a creative community. The unending energy, laughter, and moments of triumph is pure magic!🎨✨