The Philippine Collective: Weaving Possibilities “Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only.

Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening” ~ Coco Chanel

As Mme. Chanel, so eloquently points out, fashion is indeed more than its physical manifestation; it is a reflection of the times and the prevailing mood of the era. In the tumultuous world that we currently live in, fashion also serves as a vicarious escape from the seemingly endless and grave issues that populate the news media--another means of coping in the high stress, fast-paced reality that most people face on a daily basis.

However, it is no longer enough to just produce beautiful and marketable fashion. The process and the sustainability of production are quickly becoming as important as the products themselves.

It is with this in mind that the SMART Cebu Project was initiated- to create a paradigm shift in how the companies operate and what kind of products they market to remain relevant in today’s extremely competitive environment.

By doing so, we transcend being mere manufacturers of fashion accessories; we become creators of pieces and collections that have a respect and deference to the environment that for so long has provided us with the building blocks for our products.

With this revitalized thought process, we aim to weave new possibilities and create more opportunities for a more lucrative future…

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ECO-DESIGN: A CLOSER LOOK AT THE GIFTS, TOYS & HOUSEWARES SECTOR
Product Development Consultancy
May 28- June 19, 2011

Facilitator:
Mark Braun

 Downloadable Presentations:

1. STUDIO MARK BRAUN.pdf
2.+X headlines.pdf
3. DESIGN +X.pdf
4. Trend Book Based on the Media Information_2nd file.pdf
5. Trend Book Based on the Media Information_3rd file.pdf
6. Trend Book Based on the Media Information_4th file.pdf
7. Trend Book Based on the Media Information_5th file.pdf
8. Trend Book Based on the Media Information_6th file.pdf
9. Fashion Jewellery Family Based on the material and know how.pdf
10. Textile Fashion Jewellery New Direction.pdf
11. Exercise- Cross with the components file and try.pdf
12. Fine Jewellery Inspiration.pdf
13. Man Market.pdf

Workshop + Lecture on Design, Trends, Marketing for Fashion Accessories
For Designers
May 16-17, 2011, 1:00-7:00 PM
DOST 7 Training Room,
Sudlon Lahug

Facilitator:
Francis Dravigny

 

International Cooperation

CBI and SMART Cebu launch CSR Workshop

Following the successful SMART Cebu Study Tour in the Netherlands and Germany, The Dutch organization CBI (Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries) which is an agency of the Netherlands Ministry for Development Co-operation (Ministry of Foreign Affairs?? see above) and the SMART Cebu Project, agreed to cooperate in launching a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Workshop for SMART Cebu project participants. CSR workshop aims to explain the competitive advantages of social responsibility and accountability for companies who are interested in exporting to the EU. Based on EU buyer requirements, the workshop supports exporters in developing a CSR policy according to the chapters of the code of conduct builder, developed by CBI and covering three practical aspects of marketing: People, Planet and Profit. The SMART Cebu – CBI cooperation will have the following objectives:
   
Moving from shared interest (of Philexport, SMART Cebu and CBI) to implementation of a pilot project on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Direct CSR support of Philippine companies in the following sectors (Furniture and furnishings, Fashion Accessories and home decorations, home textiles or gifts, Seaweed - only in Cebu and Medical Tourism).

Cooperation with SMART Cebu by providing input for the greening of the Sector Export Marketing Plans developed by Philexport Cebu, and facilitated by CBI.

At the end of the training the participants should have gained general knowledge of corporate social responsibility; gained specific knowledge of CSR trends, certification and tools ; recognized the importance of having a CSR policy while doing business with the EU; are able to define the existing company policy regarding health, safety, environment and sociability; have developed its own code of conduct; are able to define different CSR communication methods; and know the next steps of implementing CSR.

The SMART Cebu project is progressing with Actions 7-9 of the project activities, namely Eco-Design Training (Action 7), and development of a marketing and export strategy (Action 8). From May to July 2011, a series of trainings and workshop have been scheduled to implement these action phases of the project. A team of European experts will be visiting Cebu during this period to deliver the trainings and workshops.

The arrival of Professor Frank Sanders in May launched the Eco-Design Training of more than 50 designers from the 3 target sectors and the academe. Representatives from BMOs in Luzon were also invited to participate in the first workshop.

Eco Design Training Presentation Materials
By: Frank Sander
May May 9-13, 2011

Professor Frank Sander, European Marketing and Design Expert kick offs the first wave of Eco Design workshops from May 9-13, 2011 at the Department of Science and Technology 7 Training Rooms at Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City.

Topics covered include Sustainability, Trend impacts on the Environment and the latest Eco-trends, among others.

These presentations are focused on helping designers and product developers create eco-friendly products, while taking three important eco-issues into consideration:
health (people), eco-systems and renewable resources (planet) and marketability of products (profit).
 

Downloadable Presentations:

11.1 Sustainability Warning Voices
11.2 Sustainability Visionaries
11.3 Sustainbility LCA-c2c-2
11.4a Green Advertising
11.4b Sustainability Enterprises
11.5 Sustainability Furniture Examples
11.6 Social Environments
11.7 Ideas about Collections
11.8 New Technologies
11.9a Statistics Germany
11.9b Product Development Objectives
11.10 Marketsurvey Weavings
11.10b Innovation Center Lichtenfels
11.11 Marketsurvey Structural Seats
11.11b Marketsurvey_Upholstery
11.12 Marketsurvey Chairs
11.13 Marketsurvey Stools
11.14 Marketsurvey Tables
11.15 Marketsurvey Casegoods
11.16 Look back for Future
11.17 Experiments on Recycling