Launch Pad
Launch Pad at WANTED is an outstanding international platform for emerging designers that introduces new concepts and showcases prototypes of furniture, home accessories, and lighting. It is the best place for manufacturers to meet new designers, discover fresh ideas and potential products to develop.
Each of the two categories, Furniture/Home Accessories and Lighting, features international pre-selected design studios and independent designers. Presented with WantedDesign and media partner Dwell Magazine, and Sponsored by American Standard.
The Launch Pad jury is composed of renowned industry professionals:
Giulio Cappellini, Creative Director, Cappellini
Andrea Cesarman, Curator, Co-founder, Design Week Mexico and Partner at C Cúbica Arquitectos
Martin Clausen, Curator, Co-founder & Creative Director, Adorno
William Hanley, Editor in Chief, Dwell
Jean-Jacques L’henaff, Leader, LIXIL Global Design, Americas
2025 Best of Launch Pad Winners:
Furniture: Estudio PM
Lighting: Riccardo Toldo
See Dwell report on Launch Pad 2025