Photo Exhibit : Results of RODG Designers' Capability Build Up Program

Featuring Label and Packaging Design as output of the regional designers' training at PDDCP

CITEM and KIDP launches first Philippines-Korea Design Sharing 2011

The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), Korea Institute of Design Promotions (KIDP) and the Korea Design Firms Association (KODFA), in cooperation with the Product Development and Design Center of the Philippines (PDDCP) will be holding "The Philippines-Korea Design Sharing: Building Partnerships & Sharing Knowledge" on 17 - 18 November 2011 at the Manila Hotel.
The two-day seminar and workshop will focus on government design and policy, design/creativity, and food packaging. Target participants are design professionals, design students, government stakeholders and food exporters.

Among the speakers are Architect Joey Yupangco, Dean of the De La Salle College of St. Benilde School of Design and Arts, Head of Design Policy Planning Division of Korea Institute of Design Promotion Kim Yunjib, CEO of Cobliss Design Consulting House Simon Park, Chairman of the National Council of Industrial Designers of the Philippines Celino Santiago, CEO of Lee Graphics Inc. Lee Sookja, Emotion, Inc.'s strategic consultant Brett Choi, and 607, Inc. Senior Director of Planning and Development Young Kyung Jin.

The Design Sharing Project is a program established by the KIDP, a Korean government agency formed to promote the design industry, and is implemented in different countries in Asia. The objectives are to provide a platform for noted Korean design professionals to teach and foster design skills and expertise through free workshops and seminars, free consultations for SMEs and educational exchange programs.

For more information, contact Ms. Dianne Molina at (02) 832-5039 or (02) 831-2201 extension 322; or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Michel Motorsport president Jan Kierulf said that given the right government support, the Philippines could become the auto design capital of Asia, the same way the country has been touted as the “Milan of Asia” in the furniture industry.

PDDCP trains GK Sunshineville: Produces a new line of silver bags with colorful, sturdier straps!

by Marjorie Duterte

Trainors from the Product Development and Design Center of the Philippines, attached agency of the Department of Trade and Industry, visited GK Sunshineville in Las Pinas last July 27 to teach residents how to dye jute straps for their famous silver bags. PDDCP trainors Elsie Lucero and Marleen Munio generously shared their knowledge to eight members of the community entrprise to help them improve their products and update their skills. Ate Gia, Maria, Gean, and Chona of GK Sunshineville together with their neighbors learned how to properly dye jute handles used in their silver bags, making the natural fiber sturdier and more beautiful with color added to it. "The training was relevant in the continuous development of new designs for our products," shared the Kapitbahayan. Fans of the eco-friendly bags made from recycled Zesto doy packs provided by Maraming Bayani Foundation will now be able to purchase a silver bag with different colored straps that will not stain even when wet. "The training was an eye-opener for GK Sunshineville weavers that there are millions of possibilities and opportunities to improve and develop their products," shared Ivan Quiwa, GKonomics Enterprise Development Manager. Through PDDCP's assistance, GKonomics enterprises will be able to improve their products continuously and be able to come up with new designs that are truly world-class. PDDCP Executive Director Myrna Sunico has been a staunch supporter of Gkonomics since last year. Through her valuable assistance, community enterprises are able to learn from PDDCP's knowledge and expertise; equipping GK residents with techniques and new skills to help them develop their works further. Through PDDCP's trainings, GKonomics community enterprises can expect to improve the quality and competitiveness of their products.

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