Reaching seventeen years in business is no small accomplishment for any business, and it’s a milestone we’re honored to mark. Starting with a handful of designers in 2009, RipeConcepts is now hundreds strong, doing everything from design to 3D, illustration to web development and adapting to the latest tech and tools available, AI included. In 2022, we became part of global tech company Nagarro, opening new doors while staying true to who we are. Seventeen years in, we’re still doing what we love, and that’s worth celebrating.
February 14 marks our anniversary, but since it fell on a Saturday this year, we gathered on Friday the 13th. Inauspicious, it was not. On the contrary, it was a day of good vibes and lots of prizes! Opening with warm remarks from leadership, headed by founder Paul, the day promised to be a feel-good get-together.
Anniversary Mural
Every anniversary, the RipeConcepts Art Club unveils a new mural that tells the company’s story, and this year’s piece was no exception. The design has a bold, retro street art feel, with subjects looking in the distance while a horse charges in the background. It felt especially appropriate this year, the Year of the Fire Horse on the Lunar calendar, which represents energy, passion, and moving forward with purpose. Perfect timing, and perfectly conceptualized and executed by our very own Shaun Rodriguez, Flora Faciolan, Todd Balbon and Rainvelle Gemperoa.
Competition, Fiesta-style
What is a RipeConcepts celebration without games and prizes? In keeping with the Filipino “Barangay RC” theme, Human Resources hosted exciting games such as bingo and pabitin that elicited cheers and laughter from the crew. And in a company full of creative types, the competition in an on-the-spot painting contest was fierce and the styles varied and masterfully brought to life. Winners were decided by blind voting, and one emerged the clear winner: Flora Faciolan.
Art and More Art
No RipeConcepts anniversary is complete without our Art Club’s Craftopia, an annual makers market that captures imaginations (and wallets). This is where the RipeCrew, masters of digital and hands-on creation, are given the chance to showcase their crafts and appreciate and support each other’s work. This year, the market featured miniature paintings, beaded crafts, custom stationery, stickers, apparel, among other wares.
The day truly was a feast for the senses, and we’re grateful for every person, every bit of support, our mothership Nagarro, and a bit of luck that has made this possible.
Happy Anniversary, Barangay RC!
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