Launch Pad Entries Now Open

Calling all designers! Get your prototypes ready because Launch Pad for 2009 is getting into gear. Online applications are open now, until Friday 1 May, so that gives you a 3 month window to prepare yourself. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to get your prototype out into the design industry, viewed and critiqued […]

BY jesse

February 3rd, 2009

Calling all designers! Get your prototypes ready because Launch Pad for 2009 is getting into gear.

Online applications are open now, until Friday 1 May, so that gives you a 3 month window to prepare yourself.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to get your prototype out into the design industry, viewed and critiqued by industry professionals and published in Australia’s leading design magazines.

We are putting together an incredible line up of local and international judges, mentors, major sponsors and Angels in Design who will all be available to provide you with some unbelievable oppotunities that you won’t find elsewhere.

The application and terms and conditions will be available at launch-pad.com.au/entry

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