Big Ideas, Bold Creativity: DMAP DYC 2026 Kicks Off with a Conversations on Innovation

What does innovation really mean?

Is it about new technology? Creative ideas? Or finding better ways to solve problems?

These are some of the topics explored in the first episode of DMAP DYC 2026: Conversation for Digital Young Creators, where a young creative sat down with industry leaders to learn how innovation shapes the work they do every day.

Learning from Creative Leaders

The episode features four inspiring guests from different creative fields:

Host: Phoebe Baula, Young Creative, TBWA/SMP

Guests:

Koleen Lopez, Co-founder of Tony&

Christina Dy, Interdisciplinary Artist at Somatosonic

Giann Vega, E-commerce Head at PepsiCo

Through a fun and free-flowing conversation, they shared their experiences, ideas, and lessons on staying creative in a fast-changing digital world.

The discussion also included innovative motion-triggered visual creations, showing how technology and creativity can come together to create exciting new experiences.

Why Innovation Matters

One key takeaway from the episode is that innovation isn’t always about inventing something completely new. Sometimes, it’s about looking at things differently, asking questions, and finding better ways to connect with people. 

Whether you’re an artist, content creator, marketer, or student, innovation starts with curiosity and a willingness to keep learning. 

As Christina Dy shared, asking questions and exploring the unknown often leads to the most exciting discoveries, while Koleen Lopez and Giann Vega emphasized that innovation should ultimately create value for people and help them experience ideas in new ways. 

Stay curious, keep learning, and don’t be afraid to experiment. Sometimes the most innovative ideas come from simply looking at things from a different perspective.

A Space for the Next Generation of Creators

Conversations for Digital Young Creators is part of DMAP DYC 2026: Intergalactic, a series designed to inspire young creatives through meaningful conversations about creativity, technology, and digital culture. 

The series brings together experts from different industries to share ideas and help shape the next generation of creators. 

New episodes will be released every first Monday of the month, so there will be plenty more opportunities to learn from some of the country’s brightest creative minds.

Watch Episode 1 Now!

Ready to be inspired?

Watch Episode 1: Innovation and discover how today’s creative leaders turn ideas into impact. 

Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you won’t miss the next episode of Conversations for Digital Young Creators. 

DMAP DYC is co-presented by McDonald’s and Youtube, in partnership with Investing in Women and SPACE at One Ayala, and supported by Co Studio, Sound Design, It’s Happening, Blogapalooza and AnyMind.