April 13th, 2017

Tags: Launch Pad, Launch Pad 2017, Launch Pad Asia, launch pad asia 2017

Authentic.

Original.

Innovative.

Compassionate.

These are the four pillars through which Launch Pad celebrates and supports emerging design talent across our region. For 2017, Launch Pad is returning to discover Asia Pacific’s more ground-breaking design, and nurture that prototype through to production. And thanks to the design, marketing, business, manufacturing and public relations minds behind one of this region’s premier design powerhouses – Schiavello – never has Launch Pad penetrated the heart of our industry to such a great extent.

Entries for the 2017 Launch Pad close April 17th, so…

ENTER NOW!

Enter now to be in the running to receive an ongoing mentorship programme with our Official Launch Pad 2017 Partner: Schiavello. In addition to exclusive access to all the brains behind the Schiavello brand, the 2017 Launch Pad winner will also receive:

Significant industry access to all elements of the design industry throughout Asia Pacific
Extensive coverage across the entire region via Indesign Media’s continued support
An exclusive content marketing and branding package with this region’s only design industry content marketing agency, C-Gen to the value of $10,000
The all-important opportunity to deliver a prototype through to production
Ongoing mentorship and support from the best brains behind the Schiavello brand
The exclusive opportunity to have your prototype exhibited at the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, Sydney

Launch Pad attracts over 150 entrants yearly and has helped launch the careers of numerous Australian design greats, and is becoming entrenched as a yearly deadline that emerging designers utilise for producing new work. Its unique mentorship program has attracted the support and personal involvement of notable industry figures, local and international, as well as connecting finalists directly with an exceptional network of commercial suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, consumers and media.

Launch Pad 2017 is presented in partnership with:

Schiavello (Official Partner)

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Living Edge (Founding Partner)

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