HUAWEI partnered with the De La Salle- College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) to highlight the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 (2025)’s potential to inspire digital creativity and productivity for young artists. Elevating the renowned DLS-CSB Multimedia Arts (MMA) Program a leader in innovative multimedia education that nurtures visionary talents through hands-on, industry-aligned training in design, animation, and digital storytelling. This partnership will take center stage on the upcoming Art in Motion: The Moving Deadlines, part of the DLS-CSB Multimedia Arts Program’s annual Halloween event happening on October 28 to 30, 2025, at the 10th Floor of the Benilde Design + Arts Campus.
Katrina Juane, Chairperson of DLS-CSB Multimedia Arts, said their Halloween event, Art in Motion: The Moving Deadlines, partnered with HUAWEI to blend art, motion, and storytelling. Students explored digital illustration and motion graphics using the MatePad 11.5”. HUAWEI’s support fosters 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 showcases the synergy between HUAWEI’s innovative technology and DLS-CSB’s cutting-edge creative education. The partnership empowers students with tools to push artistic boundaries while elevating HUAWEI’s presence among aspiring creatives, fostering further innovation and artistic excellence. Students will explore how the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 (2025) blends art and innovation, experiencing its PC-level performance and tablet convenience through live demos and interactive sessions.
Design with Enhanced Eye Comfort and Innovative PaperMatte Display
The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5” (2025) ignited excitement among De La Salle University – College of Saint Benilde students with its blend of style and portability in a sleek, 6.1mm-thin, 515g all-metal unibody design that makes it perfect to take on-the-go. Easily tucked into backpacks, it moves seamlessly from lecture halls to art studios, empowering creatives to work anywhere inspiration strikes.
PaperMatte Display, designed to replicate the feel and comfort of real paper. For students who spend long hours sketching, illustrating, or editing visuals, the display’s anti-glare nano-etched texture made a lasting impression, minimizing reflections while maintaining high color accuracy and eye comfort.
Photo by: Hazel Anne Miranda, DLS-CSB
Study Smarter, Create Better with WPS Office 2.0 and HUAWEI Notes
With WPS Office 2.0, students gain access to a complete suite of desktop-class tools for writing, spreadsheets, and presentation design. The upgraded layout supports multi-window editing, advanced formatting, and cloud sync, making it easy to manage multiple tasks at once. It delivers the power of a laptop in a lightweight form, ideal for classes, group work, and projects.
Meanwhile, HUAWEI Notes transforms the MatePad into a dynamic creative notebook. Students can annotate PDFs, record voice notes, convert handwriting to text, and customize folders to fit their workflow. Whether brainstorming ideas or organizing coursework, HUAWEI Notes keeps learning flexible from start to finish.
Unleashing Diverse Artistic Tools with HUAWEI GoPaint App
GoPaint empowers De La Salle- College of Saint Benilde Multimedia Arts students with a free, pre-installed creative suite. It features a vast array of over 100 customizable brushes, advanced layer management, and color tools that allows students to craft professional-grade artwork with ease. Perfect for sketching detailed characters and vibrant designs using brushes that mimic watercolor, oil, and digital pens for realistic and bold 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.”
The robust layer system supports non-destructive edits. This allows students to experiment freely with compositions. Custom palettes add vivid precision to their creations. The intuitive lasso tool and seamless interface simplify element rearrangement. GoPaint bridges traditional sketching and digital artistry effortlessly. GoPaint’s intuitive interface makes transitioning from traditional to digital creation seamless, rivaling premium apps without the cost.
Built for All-Day Learning and Creative Freedom
Beyond its artistic capabilities, students appreciated the practicality of the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 (2025) in their day-to-day academic life. The HUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd Gen) also now supports magnetic wireless charging, ensuring their tools are always ready whenever inspiration strikes.
Photo by: Hazel Anne Miranda, DLS-CSB
Its 10,100 mAh battery powered through full days of lectures, design critiques, and editing sessions without requiring a recharge. When it’s time to recharge, 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge brings the device back to full power in no time—so students can stay focused on creating, not conserving. The result is a portable and versatile all-in-one device for students with its lightweight design and long-lasting battery support all-day use for studying and 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 collaboration between HUAWEI and De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde highlighted how the right tools can inspire new forms of expression and productivity. By integrating art, technology, and education, HUAWEI continues to empower young creatives to push their boundaries and embrace a smarter, more connected way to create.
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