Wannabe Labs — IJWBAA, Decolonial Minimalism, first Filipino in Techspressionism.

Wannabe Labs, founded by Filipino digital artist Paul V. Hafalla aka IJWBAA in Pangasinan, Philippines, is the creative home of IJWBAA and Decolonial Minimalism. Recognized globally—including as the first Filipino in Techspressionism—Paul’s work bridges art, culture, and collective care through digital illustration, design, and mnemonic documentation. His focus lies in transforming folklore, indigenous textiles, chromatic symbolism, and erased names into accessible archives for youth, communities, and global audiences. Guided by a philosophy of radical care and legacy-building, he highlights gratitude, accessibility, and humility in every project. Beyond pioneering movements, Paul also refines SEO captions, designs mnemonic panels, and develops multisensory guides, offering secondary skills in tech troubleshooting, legal advocacy for artists, and community-centered documentation services.