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Calling All Creatives + Designers: Apply for WantedDesign’s 2023 Launch Pad

12.01.22 | By
Calling All Creatives + Designers: Apply for WantedDesign’s 2023 Launch Pad

Are you an emerging designer we should know about? Have you been looking for a platform to get your name and designs out in the world? Here’s your chance to show us what you’re made of! Design Milk is excited to announce that we are once again partnering with WantedDesign Manhattan for the prestigious Launch Pad competition, sponsored by American Standard. Since its inception in 2014, Launch Pad has helped emerging + independent designers and studios connect with industry experts and leading manufacturers in design to turn their ideas, concepts, and prototypes into manufactured products. They receive invaluable feedback from the industry and the rare opportunity to see their designs come to life. The 2023 Launch Pad jury includes: Giulio Cappellini, Founder, Cappellini; Andrea Cesarman, Co-founder, Design Week Mexico; Jean-Jacques L’hénaff, Leader, LIXIL Global Design AMERICAS; Jennifer Olshin, Founding Director and Partner, Friedman Benda; and Kia Weatherspoon, President and Founder, Determined by Design.

Apply today because you have nothing to lose but so much to gain! The deadline to apply is January 15, 2023. WantedDesign Manhattan will take place at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) at the Javits Center for the third consecutive year. Learn more info about WantedDesign Manhattan 2023 Launch Pad here.

asymmetrical black table

Erika Cross Studio, Best of Launch Pad Winner 2022 for Furniture

Launch Pad exhibition at ICFF

Launch Pad exhibition at ICFF

Launch Pad exhibition at ICFF

Photos by Jenna Bascom Photography.

As the Senior Contributing Editor, Vy Yang is obsessed with discovering ways to live well + with intention through design. She's probably sharing what she finds over on Instagram stories. You can also find her at vytranyang.com.