From ideas to sketches to actual products

Fifteen micro, small, and medium manufacturers from the National Capital Region and one from Cavite who have participated in one-hour design consultations and trends briefings with the Design Center of the Philippines have their products featured in an ongoing exhibition entitled Designers’ Monday.

Designers’ Monday was started in July 2008, in the hope of creating design awareness among would-be and new entrepreneurs and in line with the Department of Trade and Industry’s efforts to create livelihood opportunities for the country’s displaced workers affected by the global economic crisis.

The program, consisting of one-hour each of trends briefing and one-on-one consultations with DCP designers was rendered to its participants free of charge. Since 2008, more than 1,500 participants consisting of hobbyists, would-be entrepreneurs and manufacturers from micro, small and medium enterprises have taken part in the program. The program continues to this day, with sessions held in requested areas out of Metro Manila.

The Designers’ Monday exhibit features six nongovernmental institutions and livelihood programs: Caritas Manila, the Enhanced Ladies of Marikina Multipurpose Cooperative, the Malabon Crafts and Non-Crafts Livelihood, the Persons with Disabilities Office, the Sto. Rosario Multipurpose Cooperative of Valenzuela City, and the Unlad Buhay Project of the National Housing Authority.

The products featured are personal accessories, home accessories, furniture, food items, and cleaning agents. The items on exhibit will be on sale and orders may be taken from those interested.

For details, interested parties may contact the Promotions Division at 8321112 to 18 local 140 and 8323650.