About Us

Behind every institution lies a human story.

We give those stories a voice — bridging the gap between vision and values through publications, brand identities, and visual records.

Our Philosophy

As a human-centered design agency, we collaborate with leading organizations that shape corporate and cultural landscapes. We bridge the gap between vision and values — crafting publications, brand identities, and visual records that cultivate authenticity and shared responsibility.

Our philosophy is simple: unwavering clarity of Purpose, creating with Excellence, designing with Innovation, deep respect for Culture, and a fierce commitment to authentic Trust. We transform milestones into shared human experiences — crafted with care, built with precision, and created to leave a lasting legacy.

Strategic Pillars

Purpose

Every project starts with a clear reason to exist. We ask the hard questions before we open a design file.

Excellence

Over 50 years of publications, identities, and books that hold up — in print, in hand, and over time.

Innovation

We find new ways to tell familiar stories. The format should serve the content, not the other way around.

Culture

We design for institutions with deep roots. Understanding that history is not background — it is the brief.

Trust

We continue to build relationships with our partners across decades. We treat every project as if our name were on the cover too.

Our Team

The people behind the work.

Marily Ysip-Orosa

Founder and President

Marily is the founder and president of Studio 5 Designs, one of the pioneers and leaders in graphic design in the country. Apart from overseeing the operations of the company, she is involved in the management of major projects. She is an international award-winning publisher of over 45 coffee table books, and a writer of creative non-fiction.

Among her many recognitions is being named one of the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women by the Filipina Women's Network in the USA, for innovation and thought leadership.

BG Hernandez

Chief Creative and Innovation Officer

BG is the lead visual strategist for Studio 5 Designs. He is a certified Design Thinking practitioner and a multi-disciplined graphic designer with over 30 years of experience.

A multi-awarded international designer, BG has produced hundreds of annual reports for industry-leading corporations and has visually authored more than forty coffee table books.