PRIZES AWARDED FOR TOP SCORING FINALISTS

Congratulations to those Launch Pad finalists awarded at the Launch Pad Industry Evening at Living Edge in Melbourne last Thursday.

Indesign’s Editorial Director, Paul McGillick and Launch Pad Judge Mark Watson proudly presented three top scoring finalists with awards.

The Maurice Lacroix Award went to Josh Carmody for ‘Legless’, the Indesign Award this year went to two finalists, Karen Cunningham and Mandi King for ‘Illumini Decanter’ and Pheonix D for ‘designer.line’.

 

                                 

 

These awards were selected by Launch Pad’s national judging panel, based on the highest scoring entries.

If you haven't made it to Living Edge Studio to view the fabulous exhibition designed by Wonder design studio, you still have plenty of time.

The 2010 Finalists exhibition is showing until 20 August.

Venue: Living Edge Studio, Level 1, 345 Bridge Road, Richmond, VIC

Dates: Friday 6th August – Friday 20th August

Hours: Living Edge Studio opening hours are Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm and Sat 10am-4pm

 

JUDGES SELECT 2010 FINALISTS

Our highly esteemed panel of judges has carefully scored the 2010 Launch Pad entrants based on the following criteria:

  • Authenticity/originality of design,
  • Performance and user-friendliness,
  • Ecological and economic impact,
  • Innovation,
  • Quality of prototype, and
  • Future potential

AND THE FINALISTS ARE...

The judges have selected this year’s finalists based on the highest scoring products. Entries were judged anonymously, and the results are really exciting. The finalists for Launch Pad 2010 are as follows

  1. Alex Gilmour & Dominic Chong - Emily Tea Set
  2. Alex Gilmour &  Dominic Chong - Frederick Glassware
  3. Alex Zanda Lee - Lady Elizabeth Standard Lamp
  4. Andrew Grigor - Right Way Up
  5. Ben Elbourne - Influorescence
  6. David Knott - Cement Candelabra
  7. David Pidcock - Filament Table
  8. Dennis Abalos - TURN Table
  9. Dennis Abalos - PORCUPINE Lamp Series
  10. Jaime Sanchez - Dinosaur Chair
  11. James Hargraves - Moire024
  12. Josh Carmody - Legless
  13. Karen Cunningham & Mandi King - illumini decanter
  14. Lisa Formaggin - Perch Stool
  15. Louisa Kwan - loopie
  16. Nick Seymour - TRESTLE TL
  17. Phoenix D - designer.line
  18. Rob Caslick - Lights for the Blind
  19. Rowen Wagner - Grandson clock
  20. Tom Fereday - Spli Stool
                        

The finalists’ products will be exhibited as a part of Saturday in Design at the Living Edge showroom, 345 Bridge Rd Richmond, over 6 & 7 August.

You can view images of the finalists' products and more details here.

 

 

JUDGING PANEL ANNOUNCED

We are delighted to announce the 2010 National Judging Panel for Launch Pad including:

These 4 judges will lend their knowledge, expertise and creativity gained from extensive industry experience to shortlist and select the top 20 finalists.

 

LAUNCH PAD ENTRY NOW CLOSED

Entry into Launch Pad for 2010 has now officially closed. A huge thank you to all the incredibly talented designers who have submitted applications to be part of this years program. The short-listing process will begin soon and all applicants will be notified by email on the success of their entry. Stay tuned for more announcements.

POSTED 12 MAY

 

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER LAUNCH PAD FOR 2010

The Indesign office has been inundated with entries in the 2010 Launch Pad program and there is only 5 days until entries close!

If you haven't entered yet, you had better hurry - Indesign must receive your online application form PLUS your cd of product images by 5.30pm, Monday 10th of May.

Good Luck!

POSTED 5 MAY 2010

 

ENTRIES EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY 10 MAY

Launch Pad is keeping entries open for one extra week to give Australia and New Zealand's brightest emerging designers more time to submit your their prototypes!

Furniture, lighting, interior and exterior accessories are all welcome.

Launch Pad invites all successful finalists to participate in a mentoring afternoon, where you can pitch your product to leading figures from the Australian design community. Launch Pad aims to connect you with the right people to move forward with your designs.

With the chance to win cash prizes, a profile in DQ magazine, and have your prototype exhibited during Saturday in Design, this is an opportunity not to be missed!

You can view the online application and program terms and conditions here

POSTED 15 APRIL 2010

 

LAUNCH PAD WELCOMES MAURICE LACROIX TO ITS 2010 PROGRAM

Launch Pad is very pleased to welcome quality Swiss watchmaker, Maurice Lacroix, to the LP team as an Angel in Design, providing valued support to Launch Pad participants throughout the program. Launch Pad is very excited to have Maurice Lacroix on board, lending their design experience and prestige to the event.

POSTED 15 MARCH 2010

 

LAUNCH PAD 2010 – ENTRIES NOW OPEN!

Entries for Launch Pad 2010 are now open! Head to the ENTRY page to fill out an online application and read
the Terms and Conditions of Entry.

This year's Launch Pad program has been refined to focus on what Launch Pad does best – facilitate introductions and build relationships between emerging designers and key industry figures. Through our specialised Launch Pad program, designers will receive indispensible advice and mentoring in the areas of manufacture, retail, media, marketing and business development.

POSTED 18 FEBRUARY 2010

 

GET EXCITED!

Launch Pad 2010 is set to give you the best of Australian design and, to complement this, Launch Pad now has a hot new website where you can find all the latest information about entering, keep posted on  the latest news and watch the program of events unfold.

Proudly brought to you by SATURDAY IN DESIGN, Launch Pad 2010 is set to be bigger and better than ever. Stay tuned for more news updates!

POSTED 1 FEBRUARY 2010