It’s a blockbluster line-up of Launch Pad finalists this year, and we’re excited to share the breaking news with you!
July 1st, 2011
With over 100 entries into this year’s Launch Pad competition, the judges had their work cut out for them.
This year’s entries represented a wealth of skill and ingenuity in product design, further confirming that Australia is home to a rich source of design talent.
After much consideration the judges selected 53 prototypes to be shortlisted, and then whittled this down to just 15 finalists.
Finalist prototypes were selected based on superior aesthetic, a unique idea, well-developed concepts and beautifully resolved prototypes.
Congratulations to the Launch Pad 2011 Finalists are as follows:
Adam Weaver – Tip stool
Alex Zander Lee – Belt chair
Chris Hardy – Triple stool
Cinnamon Lee – Long Life Bulb chandelier
Coco Reynolds – Thread light
David Hardwick – Miss Cesko table
David Knott – Bouquet lights
Dennis Abalos – Woven fruit bowl
Jonathon Logan – de Sade table
Julian Faelli/Vaughn Howard – Branch chair
Kristel Britcher – Suspension Bowl
Monique Joy De Souza – KIC school lunch bags
Neil Davidson – Signature Sheetmetal Series
Peter Biddulph – Tripod Guinomi
Robert Rulli – Embrace: Innovative Flatware
You can see the Launch Pad 2011 Finalists on display at the Living Edge showroom in Surry Hills Central, Sydney during Saturday in Design Sydney.
This year, one talented person will win the “Ultimate Launch Prize Package”, including a $10,000 grant, retail support from Living Edge and media support from Indesign Group. The announcement will be made at the exhibition opening on 17 August.
The exhibition runs 17 – 20 August 2011.
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