I’m Nat Pangilinan. A Graphic Artist who’s really tired of 9 to 5 day job and wanted to make his own story.
How was life growing up?
“Masaya. Lumaki kami magkakapatid na lagi kami kumpleto with our parents,
simple life.. walang highlights masyado pero contented.”
When did you first begin to witness you had creative talents?
“Nung bata pa lang ako mahilig na ko magdrawing ng Anime pero kinokopya ko lang sa text (Hindi ito yung sa Cellphone ah hehe) I also drew sorts of logos such as Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, Vans, Adidas, Dickies, etc. yan yung mga makikita sa likod ng notebook ko sa school.”
How did the name CHEF ZOMBIE come about?
“Before I’d come up with the name CHEF ZOMBIE, I have plenty of ideas in my notes pero wala dun yung word na Zombies. One day it just came about to me the idea of zombies, ano ba yung purpose nila at ano ba sila so naisip ko they are just wanted to eat human flesh so ayun ang daming food related words na pumasok and we finally arrived to the word CHEF. Ideas are endless kapag pagkain diba, plus masarap mag-illustrate ng zombie.”
Why did you decide to choose making clothes your medium of choice?
“I’ve been always wanted to print on a shirt nung high school pa lang ako kaso walang chance para matutunan ko, wala pang youtube nun eh. hehe.. Pero siguro ito na gusto ko talaga gawin noon pa kaya dito din ako bumagsak. I really enjoyed the process, from sketch to digital design to shirt.. iba yung feeling plus I make some income out of it.”
With starting a brand, there’s always adversity you face in the beginning. What difficulties have you faced so far?
“I think on how the branding will stick into, and I've put a lot of adjustments na din along the way.
Actually naman until now I'm on reinvent process pa din which is masaya na mahirap.”
There are a lot of brands out right now. How do you look to set yourself apart from them?
“I don’t see anything in my perspective, honestly hindi ko alam. I hope na meron makita yung mga tao, siguro kahit konti mangandang edge na din yun kung meron. I am always focusing on all details, from design to packaging. I want it to be unique experience kapag nahawakan nila yung product/shirt, I guess yun siguro.”
What could we be expecting from CHEF ZOMBIE as the rest of the year rolls out?
“Exciting design releases. Maybe surprises. Products that are worth having. Yun naman ang gusto ko, yung satisfied sila sa item na makukuha nila. Yung feeling mo nung bata ka kapag nagbubukas ka ng bagong toy. priceless yun.”
As a company, where do you see CHEF ZOMBIE going?
“Me and my wife really wanted to stick as indie brand. We are still working on finding our target market. Ones who will understand the brand well and until they become a collector. Sayang yung design/shirt kung bibili lang sya dahil meron yung tropa nya.”
What you’ve learned over the years with CHEF ZOMBIE?
“Do more of what makes you happy.” —Johnny Cupcakes
“I learned to be patient and hustle things you wanted to do that will make you happy and a better person.”
When it’s all said and done how would you like to be remembered?
“A small brand that has a unique and competitive products.”
Lastly, big advice to small brands.
“Live with your passion and enjoy the risks.”
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