01 — Visual Systems
* KBake Studios, an extension of KB Studios,
is a Creative Baking Enterprise created last December of 2025,
operating solely as a self-taught home-baker.
* Specializing in cakes and cookies, sourced and crafted locally.
Every branding collateral, on print and on social platforms, designed and curated by me.
* Achara Jar Packaging Design for my Lola Tita (Virgincita)’s
Achara Start-Up.
* All illustrations drawn digitally by me, all assets including writing done by me;
gate design inspired by our ancestral home’s gate; printed on waterproof sticker sheets.
* May 2026 Design Request from family.
* Rebranding of Lucky Lorenz, a Singapore-based company,
owned by my Aunt, Princess Gahi-Delos Angeles,
and Uncle, Limbo Noble Delos Angeles.
* Original logo design by my late Uncle, Paul Catorce Gahi, the family’s first Product Designer;
rebranded into the family of three’s favorite colors, a tribute to the sacrifices they made abroad,
and the lingering taste of our shared home in the Philippines.
Printed on waterproof sticker sheets.
* June 2026 Design Request from family.
* One of three in an Infographic Poster Collection;
a collaborative project with Diane Diana and Jennifer Regidor.
* October 2022 Design Theory Plate Requirement.
* An App Design Proposal and Prototype;
a collaborative project with Roymari Marquez.
* December 2022 Visual Interface Plate Requirement.
* Scan QR Code
for Figma Prototype.
* Design collaterals I designed, reviewed and approved by the Organization’s Board and the Foundation’s Executive
Director for production, meanwhile managing all social media platforms, during my time as the sole and first
Communications Officer for Benevola de Cebu Foundation Inc. (BDCFI), affiliate of Chong Hua Hospitals, under the
parent organzation Asociacion Benevola de Cebu, Inc. (ABDCI).
* Social Media Post Templates (for Instagram and LinkedIn;
Facebook for their landscape-equivalents).
* Click posters to zoom-in.
* Scan the QR Code to access
BDCFI’s Inaugural Publication.
* Click pages to flip through.
* The official publication of BDCFI. Its logo, collaterals, and layout, with its initial release of
400+ copies, designed and printed by me.
02 — Exhibition Practice
* Scan the QR Code to access
BDCFI’s Inaugural Publication.
* Click a poster to zoom-in.
* Exhibitions I have organized and participated in as the Head of Education, Community Affairs, and Archiving for the
Joya Gallery; as an Exhibition Assistant, Tour Guide, Volunteer, and a Team Lead in annual art events; and as an
Exhibitor for our various graduate exhibitions.
03 — Product
* Scan the QR Code to access
BDCFI’s Inaugural Publication.
04 — Fashion
* A Rococo x Streetwear Collection
* Prima, Adorn, and Lithe; showcased in the
Des/inyo 2023 Fashion Show: Fashion in Motion
* July 2023 Fashion Design Plate Requirement.
* Click on photo
stack to view.
* As a plus-sized Filipina, my relationship with fashion has always been deeply personal. Growing up, I experienced the frustration of searching
for garments that not only fit my body but also made me feel seen, confident, and included. That lived experience became the foundation of
[BINIBINI – Shaping Confidence: Empowering Plus-Sized Filipino Women with Inclusive Shapewear Designs],
my undergraduate thesis defended in 2024.
* Developed through research, co-creation, and collaboration with experts and local manufacturers, BINIBINI explores inclusive shapewear
designed specifically for plus-sized Filipino women by considering Filipino anthropometrics, comfort, compression science, and natural skin
tonalities. Rather than adapting existing Western standards, the project begins with the Filipino body and the experiences
of the women it is designed to serve.
* More than a shapewear collection, BINIBINI reflects my belief that thoughtful, research-driven design can celebrate body diversity, strengthen
representation, and empower women to define confidence on their own terms.
By a plus-sized Filipina, for plus-sized Filipinas.
* The BINIBINI collection consists of three bodysuits, each developed to address different shaping needs while prioritizing comfort, functionality,
and inclusivity.
* Bodysuit 1.0 serves as the collection's everyday foundation, offering breathable, medium-compression support for daily confidence and comfort.
Bodysuit 2.0 incorporates structured boning to provide enhanced waist definition and stability while maintaining ease of movement. Bodysuit 3.0
features reinforced interfacing and adjustable closures, delivering targeted compression and customizable support for occasions that require a
more sculpted silhouette.
* Together, the collection demonstrates how inclusive shapewear can accommodate diverse bodies and lifestyles through thoughtful,
research-driven design.
* Final Collection manufactured by Alejandro Godino, who is also one of my consulted experts.
* BINIBINI Branding by Diane Diana.
* Photography by Kara Salimbangon, in the studio of Kreate Kollaborate.
* I had the honor of being shortlisted for the Blue Mango Awards 2024.
* My collection was also exhibited in Lantao: Through the Lens of
Design, Des/inyo 2023, and The Kabilin Center.
05 — Lenswork
* Portrait Photography, a March 2024 Photography Requirement collaboration with Jennifer Regidor.
* Product Photography, a March 2024 Photography Requirement collaboration with Jennifer Regidor and Jaq Sanque.
* Splash Photography, a April 2024 Photography Requirement collaboration with Jennifer Regidor and Roymari Marquez.
* Video Collaterals, a July 2023 ATE by Tatah Internship - Midyear Requirement;
a collaboration with Roymari Marquez and Leanne Pancito.
06 — About
Hey! I'm Ann Joachim "Kim" Gahi Barlam,
a Filipino multidisciplinary designer based in Cebu with a
BFA in Product Design, driven by curiosity, storytelling,
and thoughtful problem-solving.
Whether I'm designing garments, brand identities, digital
experiences, or even baked goods, I create work that is
intentional, inclusive, and rooted in the belief that design has
the power to make people feel seen.
I'm always open to collaborating with individuals, brands, and
organizations that value purposeful, human-centered design.
If you'd like to work together—or simply say hello—feel free
to reach out through any of the contact channels below.
