 In January 2007, Dao's designs were featured in the "Smithsonian Museum" in the "Exit Saigon, Enter Little Saigon" exhibit.Dao's reputation for understanding women and their bodies landed her a contract with "Dove" as their national spokesperson for the "Sleeveless Ready" campaign.During Spring 2007 New York Fashion Week, "LensCrafters" chose Dao as the featured designer and as a panelist along with Tim Gunn, Hal Rubenstein, Bobbie Thomas, and Gretta Monahan to discuss eyewear's role as the "it" accessory.