It's been nearly three years since Chloe Dao appeared on Bravo TV's Project Runway and became a household name.  After months of laborious and stressful competitions, Dao was named the winner of Project Runway and given one hundred thousand dollars to use in her own fashion line.  VANG caught up with its favorite designer to get an update on how her life has changed since the show.

One word sums up Dao's daily life: Busy! Before appearing on Project Runway, Chloe Dao already owned and operated a boutique in Houston, Lot 8.

Today, Dao has expanded her fashion lines.  She recently launched Dao Chloe Dao, a contemporary wholesale line, and Chloe Dao for QVC.  Dao continues her fashion reign as she is currently working on designing electronic cases for IPods, cell phones and laptops. For this technically savvy venture, Dao teamed up with Office Max and Verizon Wireless.  With plans to design luggage on her to-do list, Chloe Dao is certainly occupied and it doesn't look like business is slowing.

Despite the growth and expansion, Dao maintains that her design aesthetic remains the same, "[Project Runway] hasn't really changed my point of view but it has made me more thoughtful…I realized my design philosophy is simple: Keep it clean, simple but sensual." Dao aspires to "create a visual fluidity in ever creation" and this mantra is carried throughout all of her work.

It's Dao's keen sense of what works that makes her so successful. When asked what qualities make for a successful fashion designer, Dao lists passion and discipline.  And she balances a passion to create, knowing when to stop designing with a humble perspective. Chloe Dao was often praised by Project Runway judges for her ability to understand a woman's body and she continues to channel this quality; "Inspiration also stems from what I sense is a need from my customers, it is just a designer's radar."  For Dao, "Understanding it is a business and not about you all the time" is essential to her success.

Despite the national acclaim Dao has received, she remains loyal to the platform that gave her instant credibility.  "I am a real fan of Project Runway and will always be. I love Leanne Marshall, Rami, Christain Siriano and Uli.  I wish all the designers from all season of Project Runway the best." Its Chloe Dao's rare combination of talent and humility that make her a remarkable designer with nothing short of great success down the runway.