Bj Abesamis is a creative director and graphic designer. He is a partner and brand director for And A Half, a worker-owned boutique design studio from the Philippines. They helped create brand identities for local and global brands such as Ayala Malls, Shangri-la, Amano, Pet Express, and Cebu Pacific. He also co-owns and leads the brand direction of several cafés across the Philippines, including Hatch Coffee and Rebel Bakehouse in Baguio City, and Porch Coffee in Pampanga.