Location
Metro Manila, Philippines
School
De La Salle University - Dasmariñas
Expertise
Home and office organization, Small-space cleaning hacks, DIY home decor and curation
- Local paper merch, cheap-yet-functional organizers, and handmade decor invade Nala's living space.
- Nala is a firm believer that cleaning is a meditative and body-regulating activity.
- She frequents Japanese discount stores to check out which random item can significantly improve her home life.
Experience
Nala is an artist, writer, and designer who believes that creativity can be used to solve problems and bring more function to life—especially when it comes to organizing living spaces in ways that feel more human and intentional. She kicked off her editorial career in 2020 covering culture and advertising news for a local independent publication based in the Philippines, which gave her insight on how different forms of design shape the way people live and work. Today, she continues to use her knowledge to help friends make loving homes out of small, shared spaces.
Education
Nala earned a bachelor's degree in communication and media studies at De La Salle University - Dasmariñas.
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Design Hacks
By Nala Ortiz
Keeping cleaning supplies accessible is important to ensure they actually get used, but with this trick, they won't detract from your bathroom's look.
By Nala Ortiz
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