Dylan Dylanco followed her gut and made history.
Charlene J. Owen (via The Female Network)
Fueled by a sudden inspiration, it only took one social media post for Dylan Dylanco to make the decision to join the recent Design the National G-Shock competition held by Casio. Little did she know that her entry would rise to the top.
With over 1,200 entries, it was not as simple a feat as it seemed. Each entry went through rigorous judging to find the design that would embody both the toughness the Filipino people and of the watch brand itself.
"Habi"
The main inspiration for this design is the old weaving technique or “habi” our ancestors used to create art, basic supplies, and livelihood. Various patterns and Philippine symbols, such as the national flag’s sun and three stars, as well as the number 7107 representing the different islands of the country, were united to create a unique, wearable, and nationalistic band that is distinctively Filipino.
In addition to the Philippines’ silhouette on the back cover, the words “Iniibig ko ang Pilipinas, aking lupang sinilangan” were lifted from the patriotic oath. 12.8797° N, 121.7740° E are the country’s coordinates, which reminds the wearer of the Philippines no matter where they may be in the world.
Her entry was exactly what sales manager Masaki Obu of Casio was looking for. “The most prolific warriors in history have always been celebrated in symbolisms, song, and vestment. And in traditional tapestry weaves, every weave tells a story,” he explained in a release. “I believe we have successfully captured the Filipino soul in Design the National G-Shock contest."
Considered to be a limited-edition piece, only 200 pieces of Dylan’s “Pambansang G-Shock” will be available to the public for P9,995.
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