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With the Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025), Huawei and the De La Salle College of Saint Benilde Multimedia Arts Program collaborate to empower young creatives with GoPaint creativity and a seamless PC-like experience. | #BenchPaylaBlog

 

De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde, Multimedia Arts Students

Manila, Philippines (October 23, 2025) — HUAWEI has teamed up with De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) to showcase the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 (2025) as a tool for sparking digital creativity and productivity among young artists. This collaboration enhances the well-known DLS-CSB Multimedia Arts (MMA) Program, which excels in cutting-edge multimedia education by fostering talent through hands-on, industry-driven training in design, animation, and digital storytelling. The partnership will be featured at Art in Motion: The Moving Deadlines, the DLS-CSB Multimedia Arts Program’s annual Halloween event, set to take place from October 28 to 30, 2025, on the 10th Floor of the Benilde Design + Arts Campus.


Katrina Juane, Chairperson of DLS-CSB Multimedia Arts, shared that their Halloween event, Art in Motion: The Moving Deadlines, teamed up with HUAWEI to combine art, motion, and storytelling. Students had the chance to explore digital illustration and motion graphics with the MatePad 11.5”. HUAWEI’s support helps inspire creativity, curiosity, and confidence in young artists.


Katrina Juane, Chairperson of DLS-CSB Multimedia Arts


“Having worked with HUAWEI before, we’ve seen firsthand how their products perform not only as reliable devices but as creative tools that genuinely empower students. In our program, we constantly look for technology that bridges technical precision and artistic freedom and HUAWEI consistently delivers that balance,” shared Katrina Juane, Chairperson of DLS-CSB Multimedia Arts Program. 


The event highlights the collaboration between HUAWEI’s advanced technology and DLS-CSB’s innovative creative education. This partnership provides students with the tools to expand their artistic horizons while boosting HUAWEI’s appeal among budding creatives, driving innovation and artistic growth. Participants will get hands-on experience with the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 (2025), discovering its blend of art and technology through live demonstrations and interactive activities showcasing its PC-level performance and tablet versatility.




Design with Enhanced Eye Comfort and Innovative PaperMatte Display


The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5” (2025) created a buzz among De La Salle University - College of Saint Benilde students with its stylish and portable design. At just 6.1mm thin and 515g, its all-metal unibody makes it easy to carry around and fits perfectly into backpacks. Whether in lecture halls or art studios, it lets creatives work wherever inspiration hits.



The PaperMatte Display is crafted to mimic the feel and comfort of real paper. Perfect for students who spend hours sketching, illustrating, or editing visuals, its anti-glare nano-etched texture reduces reflections, delivers excellent color accuracy, and ensures eye comfort.



Photo by: Hazel Anne Miranda, DLS-CSB



Study Smarter, Create Better with WPS Office 2.0 and HUAWEI Notes



WPS Office 2.0 gives students a full set of professional tools for writing, creating spreadsheets, and designing presentations. The new layout makes multitasking simple with features like multi-window editing, advanced formatting, and cloud sync. It packs the power of a laptop into a lightweight package, perfect for classes, group work, and projects.


Meanwhile, HUAWEI Notes turns the MatePad into a versatile creative tool. Students can mark up PDFs, record audio notes, convert handwriting into text, and organize folders to match their workflow. Whether it's for brainstorming or keeping coursework in order, HUAWEI Notes makes learning adaptable every step of the way.



Unleashing Diverse Artistic Tools with HUAWEI GoPaint App


GoPaint provides De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Multimedia Arts students with a free, pre-installed creative suite. It includes over 100 customizable brushes, advanced layer management, and powerful color tools, making it easy to create professional-quality artwork. Ideal for sketching detailed characters and vibrant designs, its brushes mimic watercolor, oil, and digital pens for realistic and striking effects.



Photo by: Hazel Anne Miranda, DLS-CSB



“This new MatePad 11.5” (2025) continues to impress us with its PaperMatte display and incredible pen precision. It feels like drawing on real textured paper, which is a big deal for artists transitioning between analog and digital mediums,” Katrina Juane observed. “We’ve also noticed how fluid and natural it is for animation sketching and layout work, which aligns with what our students do daily.”


GoPaint’s powerful layer system enables non-destructive edits, letting students explore and experiment with their compositions freely. Custom palettes bring vibrant precision to their artwork, while the intuitive lasso tool and user-friendly interface make rearranging elements a breeze. Bridging the gap between traditional sketching and digital art, GoPaint offers a seamless transition to digital creation, rivaling premium apps without the hefty price tag.



Built for All-Day Learning and Creative Freedom


In addition to its artistic features, students valued the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 (2025) for its practicality in daily academic tasks. The HUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd Gen) now includes magnetic wireless charging, making sure their tools are always prepared whenever creativity hits.



Photo by: Hazel Anne Miranda, DLS-CSB



With its 10,100 mAh battery, this device easily powers through full days of lectures, design critiques, and editing sessions without needing a recharge. When recharging is necessary, the 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge quickly restores full power, allowing students to focus on creating rather than conserving. Its lightweight design and long-lasting battery make it a portable, versatile all-in-one solution, perfect for studying and tackling ongoing projects.


“The MatePad series has proven to be durable, responsive, and intuitive, which makes it easy to recommend to our students for both classroom use and creative projects. The fact that HUAWEI values education and supports young creators makes the partnership feel organic and purposeful,” Katrina Juane added.

Experience Creativity in Every Stroke with the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 (2025)


The partnership between HUAWEI and De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde showcased how the right tools can spark fresh creativity and boost productivity. By blending art, technology, and education, HUAWEI empowers young creatives to explore their limits and adopt a smarter, more connected approach to innovation.



Grab the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 (2025) now and enjoy the ideal mix of PC-level performance and a paper-like creative experience. Available for PHP 21,999 on Shopee, Lazada, TikTok, the HUAWEI Online Store, and HUAWEI Experience Stores across the country.



With an exclusive freebie bundle valued at PHP 11,998, including the HUAWEI Smart Keyboard worth PHP 6,999 and the PC-Level WPS Office suite worth PHP 4,999, you'll have everything you need to create, write, and work straight out of the box.


Visit your nearest HUAWEI Experience Store, or check out HUAWEI’s official website and social media pages for more details (Facebook | Instagram).



Thank you for reading. Catch you in the next one!

-BENCH

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