ASP Benefits from Tom’s Dixon Visit

World-renowned British industrial designer, Tom Dixon, recently visited the Philippines to showcase his collections at MO’s Design Gallery, Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Fort Taguig.

ASP National Vice President, Peng So and Executive Director, Ranil Sorongon, were invited last October 3, 2011, to witness the “Flash Factory” event, a live production line where Tom Dixon mentored design students from Ateneo de Manila University, College of St. Benilde and University of the Philippines in making pop-up Etch Shades.

ASP Vice President Peng So with the students from Ateneo de Manila University, College of St. Benilde and University of the Philippines in making pop-up Etch Shades

ASP Vice President Peng So

The magnificent finished products were later auctioned to selected guests after the dinner, hosted by the organizers Marlene Ong, owner of MOs Design, a high-end furniture store and art gallery, in partnership with marketing company, GeiserMaclang. Proceeds of the auction were donated to Autism Society Philippines to support its programs and services.

ASP would like to thank its perennial angel, Ms. Amor Maclang, of GeiserMaclang and Mr. David and Mrs. Marlene Ong for making Autism Society Philippines as their chosen advocacy.