Launch Pad 2018

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Designing bricks-and-mortar retail in the digital age: Hecker Guthrie’s showroom for Schiavello

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Designing bricks-and-mortar retail in the digital age: Hecker Guthrie’s showroom for Schiavello

Retail is in a state of flux. Schiavello’s Melbourne showroom, designed by Hecker Guthrie, brings a biophilic response with an architectural sensibility. We take a step inside the 2018 INDE.Awards shortlisted project.

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This is my story: a long and challenging struggle to enter the design industry

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This is my story: a long and challenging struggle to enter the design industry

The architecture and design world is one of dreams. It’s one of inspiration and it’s one of bravery. But for many of tomorrow’s greats, the dream seems unachievable. For myself, the journey was not what I expected.

INDE.Awards 2018 Gala: The Night That Brought APAC A&D Together

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INDE.Awards 2018 Gala: The Night That Brought APAC A&D Together

‘Community’ was the dominant theme at the INDE.Awards 2018 Gala in Singapore. It was a celebration of outstanding design, architecture, material and culture as well as an opportunity to knit together a stronger fabric for our regional industry.

INDE.Awards 2018 Gala: The night that brought APAC A&D together

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INDE.Awards 2018 Gala: The night that brought APAC A&D together

‘Community’ was the dominant theme at the INDE.Awards 2018 Gala in Singapore. It was a celebration of outstanding design, architecture, material and culture as well as an opportunity to knit together a stronger fabric for our regional industry.

Tomorrow’s Greats: Presenting the top emerging talent of Asia Pacific

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Tomorrow’s Greats: Presenting the top emerging talent of Asia Pacific

Launch Pad nurtures the next generation of design talent in our region. Meet the up-and-comers that inspired us this year.

Who came out on top? Presenting your INDE.Awards Winners for 2018

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Who came out on top? Presenting your INDE.Awards Winners for 2018

The wait is over! Couldn’t make it to INDE.Awards Gala on 22 June in Singapore? Don’t fret! Here are your official 2018 winners …

Mentoring the future faces of industrial design: Launch Pad 2018 live judging

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Mentoring the future faces of industrial design: Launch Pad 2018 live judging

Six finalists, together with an esteemed jury, all came together in Schiavello’s Sydney showroom for a morning of mentoring, followed by the live judging for Launch Pad 2018.

The Deep Value of Mentorship: Launch Pad Asia Workshop and Live Judging Recap

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The Deep Value of Mentorship: Launch Pad Asia Workshop and Live Judging Recap

There’s nothing better than seizing a rare opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills. For a cohort of emerging Singapore-based designers, a morning of Launch Pad activities was the chance to do just that.

See the finalists for Launch Pad 2018

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See the finalists for Launch Pad 2018

Take a look at the next generation of industrial design talent from the Asia Pacific region in Launch Pad 2018. With a diverse range of products, materials and technology – one thing they all have in common is design finesse.

Launch Pad Program Partner Schiavello Knows: Nurturing Tomorrow’s Designers Matters

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Launch Pad Program Partner Schiavello Knows: Nurturing Tomorrow’s Designers Matters

When you’re embarking on your design career, mentorship and guidance are invaluable. That’s what’s at the heart of the Launch Pad program. We are pleased to partner with Schiavello again in 2018.

5 Mins With… Launch Pad Asia 2017 Winner Jonathan Saphiro Salim

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5 Mins With… Launch Pad Asia 2017 Winner Jonathan Saphiro Salim

What are the best takeaways from the Launch Pad competition’s live judging round? We find out from last year’s winner of Launch Pad Asia.

5 designs we love from the Launch Pad archive

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5 designs we love from the Launch Pad archive

Want to win a AUD$10,000 manufacturing grant and mentoring from some of the leading figures in industrial design, manufacturing and retail? Enter Launch Pad 2018 now! Here’s all the inspo you need.

Final call: Launch Pad 2018 closes in less than a week

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Final call: Launch Pad 2018 closes in less than a week

To all the industrial designers out there, do yourself a favour and get your prototype in to Launch Pad 2018. Not only is there $10,000 at stake, but yearlong mentorship and the chance to put your prototype into production.

Final Call: Launch Pad 2018 Closes In Less Than A Week

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Final Call: Launch Pad 2018 Closes In Less Than A Week

To all the industrial designers out there, do yourself a favour and get your prototype in to Launch Pad 2018. There’s $10,000 at stake, a year of mentorship and the chance to put your prototype into production!

The state of manufacturing with Anton Schiavello

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The state of manufacturing with Anton Schiavello

With trades and skills moving offshore, manufacturing in Australia has been a hot topic for the industry. We talk to Anton Schiavello about how they are keeping the sector alive, and how they are working closely with the next generation of design talent.

5 Designs We Love From The Launch Pad Archive

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5 Designs We Love From The Launch Pad Archive

Want to win a AUD$10,000 manufacturing grant and mentoring from some of the leading figures in industrial design, manufacturing and retail? Enter Launch Pad 2018 now! Here’s all the inspo you need.

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Want to be a truly international brand? Here’s how one of Australia’s leading suppliers is taking over the world

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Want to be a truly international brand? Here’s how one of Australia’s leading suppliers is taking over the world

We talk a lot about the importance of a the globalism of contemporary design, but one of Australia’s leading brands is working toward building an international design community. Here we look at the global growth of Schiavello in recent years.

Want To Be A Truly International Brand? Look To One Of APAC’s Leading Suppliers

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Want To Be A Truly International Brand? Look To One Of APAC’s Leading Suppliers

We talk a lot about the importance of the globalism of contemporary design, but one of our region’s leading brands is steadily working toward building an international design community. We look at the global growth of Schiavello in recent years.

Meet The Jury of Launch Pad 2018 – The Ultimate Mentoring Program!

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Meet The Jury of Launch Pad 2018 – The Ultimate Mentoring Program!

As a program focused on mentoring and manufacturing, Launch Pad gives an incomparable chance to put your designs in front of local and international heavyweights.

Industrial design + mentoring = a winning mix

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Industrial design + mentoring = a winning mix

Industrial design is a tough industry to crack. And mentorship is one thing that is not always part of the university curriculum. QUT’s Rafael Gomez shares his wisdom on mentorship and being a well-rounded designer with Indesignlive.

The jury is out for Launch Pad 2018 – the ultimate mentoring program!

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The jury is out for Launch Pad 2018 – the ultimate mentoring program!

Launch Pad has launched the careers of many local industrial designers. As a program focused on mentoring and manufacturing, it gives an incomparable chance to put your designs in front of local and international heavyweights.

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Settled, but still setting standards: How one company is building the next design generation

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Settled, but still setting standards: How one company is building the next design generation

We all must lead by example, but how can you lead an industry and, thereby, lead the future? We look at how Schiavello is nurturing tomorrow’s design greats.

Meet Schiavello: Your 2018 Launch Pad Partner!

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Meet Schiavello: Your 2018 Launch Pad Partner!

Want $10,000 to take your prototype through to production? No problem! Launch Pad 2018 is here and we want YOU!