Launch Pad Returning for it's second year, the Launch Pad room presented market-ready prototypes from 17 international design studios and independent designers seeking manufacturers or distributors/retailers. www.wanteddesignnyc.com/Alex Welsh 1 of 45
MissionCTRL #FAN As a way to physicalize the "like" button in a new and compelling way, SVA's Products of Design students gave visitors hand-screened chipboard paddles--taking its cues from the auction world--allowing visitors to "give a wave," when they see something they like. Designed by: SVA Products of Design productsofdesign.sva.edu/mission-ctrl-goes-live-nycxdesignAlex Welsh 2 of 45
MissionCTRL Stamp MissionCTRL celebrates the design community at large, and invites visitors to put away their devices and interact with each other in real life (IRL). The work came out of a 10-week class called Design Performance. Designed by: SVA Products of Design productsofdesign.sva.edu/mission-ctrl-goes-live-nycxdesignGlen Jackson Taylor 3 of 45
Sync Side Tables The legs of the cast-glass "Float Trays" fit perfectly into the X-shaped recess carved into the turned, solid oak base. The result is a removable tray-top side table created from only two materials and no fasteners. Designed by: Steven Haulenbeek www.stevenhaulenbeek.comAlex Welsh 4 of 45
Crusader Slingshot A clean and minimalist update to a childhood toy, partially inspired by the movie Citizen Kane. Designed by: Materious www.materious.comAlex Welsh 5 of 45
Areaware x Parsons: Small Things Matter Students participating in Small Things Matter, a third-year product design studio, collaborated with Brooklyn-based design company Areaware. Students were asked to create small, inexpensive gift items that could be purchased spontaneously. Designed by: Parsons Product Design www.wanteddesignnyc.com/exhibitor/areawareAlex Welsh 6 of 45
Maker Anonymous founder Paul Choate The first exhibition by Brooklyn-based Maker Anonymous featured four furniture designs by anonymous designers. By suppressing the identity of the designers, each piece tells the story of craft, ingenuity, and collaboration that created it. Designed by: Maker Anonymous www.makeranonymous.comAlex Welsh 7 of 45
Maker Anonymous: Compass The Compass is based on the technical drafting instrument used to inscribe circles or arcs. The desk is a structural expression of this architectural tool. Designed by: Maker Anonymous www.makeranonymous.comGlen Jackson Taylor 8 of 45
Maker Anonymous: Compass (Detail) The Compass is based on the technical drafting instrument used to inscribe circles or arcs. The desk is a structural expression of this architectural tool. Designed by: Maker Anonymous www.makeranonymous.comGlen Jackson Taylor 9 of 45
Maker Anonymous: Sling Chair A seamless integration of the rigid and the elastic, Sling Chair combines a fluid wooden structure with a flexible back which naturally forms around each body type and seating position. Designed by: Maker Anonymous www.makeranonymous.comGlen Jackson Taylor 10 of 45
Maker Anonymous: Sling Chair (Detail) A seamless integration of the rigid and the elastic, Sling Chair combines a fluid wooden structure with a flexible back which naturally forms around each body type and seating position. Designed by: Maker Anonymous www.makeranonymous.comGlen Jackson Taylor 11 of 45
Maker Anonymous: Balaclava Table From ninjas to hip hop icons, the balaclava mask is the perfect fashion accessory for those striving to be incognito. Inspired by the cyclopean headgear, this occasional table is an understated nod to anonymity, simplicity, & function. Designed by: Maker Anonymous www.makeranonymous.comGlen Jackson Taylor 12 of 45
UN'ME An update on the classic can and string toy. Designed by: Jose Roberto Paredes thecarrotconcept.comGlen Jackson Taylor 13 of 45
Rivet Suspension Produced in 100 percent copper or brass, the Rivet suspension uses a traditional metal weaving technique on the underside of the fixture. Designed by: David Irwin www.juniper-design.comGlen Jackson Taylor 14 of 45
ZONAL: Selfie Mirror Camera Selfie Mirror Camera is an embodiment of the core zone, as a way of viewing who we really are and how we perceive ourselves to be. A clear expression of this facilitated by social media is the "selfie." The Selfie Mirror Camera both comments on this and celebrates it. The form is an expression of simplicity while the cut in shape allows for the mirror to raise itself to eye level when set down. Designed by: Joe Doucet www.nooka.com/zonalGlen Jackson Taylor 15 of 45
ZONAL: Audio Membranes headset Audio Membranes are perhaps the most distilled representation of what headphones are. The ultra minimally designed headset consists simply of two flat membranes are actually vibration speakers, which turn whatever surface the come into contact with (typically, your ears) into a small speaker. The speakers are cushioned with a soft foam and joined by a super-thin titanium wire, keeping the membranes light and comfortable Designed by: Paul Loebach www.nooka.com/zonalGlen Jackson Taylor 16 of 45
Human Touch Exhibition Bernhardt Textiles presented "Human Touch" to explore the inspiring possibilities of human creation. From the act of hand-painting a beautifully imperfect line or a surprise discovery from a simple daily ritual, the world around us can be more inspiring than the parameters of a computer program. Designed by: Bernhardt design www.bernhardtdesign.comGlen Jackson Taylor 17 of 45
Human Touch Exhibition Bernhardt Textiles presented "Human Touch" to explore the inspiring possibilities of human creation. From the act of hand-painting a beautifully imperfect line or a surprise discovery from a simple daily ritual, the world around us can be more inspiring than the parameters of a computer program. Designed by: Bernhardt design www.bernhardtdesign.comGlen Jackson Taylor 18 of 45
Human Touch Exhibition Bernhardt Textiles presented "Human Touch" to explore the inspiring possibilities of human creation. From the act of hand-painting a beautifully imperfect line or a surprise discovery from a simple daily ritual, the world around us can be more inspiring than the parameters of a computer program. Designed by: Bernhardt design www.bernhardtdesign.comGlen Jackson Taylor 19 of 45
Opening Party Once again, Wanted Design kicked off the weekend's festivities with flowing drinks and an appearance from almost every designer exhibiting during NYCxDesign. www.wanteddesignnyc.com/Alex Welsh 20 of 45
Suite - Table and Benches Suite (table and benches) with extendable roof - simply pan the pillars that hold the roof. Designed by: Unknown www.wanteddesignnyc.com/Brit Leissler 21 of 45
La Mantilla A wood and textile laminate of polygonal composition. Designed by: Marxz Rosado www.marxzrosado.comBrit Leissler 22 of 45
Toy Car Made from a copper tube elbow and wood. Designed by: The Carrot Concept www.thecarrotconcept.comBrit Leissler 23 of 45
Two Way Communicator Vintage style communication - made from wood. Designed by: The Carrot Concept www.thecarrotconcept.comBrit Leissler 24 of 45
Two Way Communicator Vintage style communication - made from wood. Designed by: The Carrot Concept www.thecarrotconcept.comBrit Leissler 25 of 45
La Familia Set of containers that combines Patagonian wood and copper. Designed by: Bravo www.bravo.ioBrit Leissler 26 of 45
Nasz Aperitivo Playful serving set for food and drinks combining two materials and many functions. Designed by: Gosia Rygalik www.studiorygalik.comBrit Leissler 27 of 45
Nasz Tolo Stacking chair combining bent elements and moulded plywood. Designed by: Tomek Rygalik www.studiorygalik.comBrit Leissler 28 of 45
Nasz King Lizard Wooden toy for people aged 7 to 105, inspired by Polish wooden folk toys. Designed by: Antoni Bielawski www.culture.plBrit Leissler 29 of 45
Nasz King Lizard Having fun with the Lizard during the show opening. Designed by: Antoni Bielawski www.culture.plBrit Leissler 30 of 45
Filo Adhesive tape despenser in stainless steal. Designed by: Marie Schenker www.marieschenker.chBrit Leissler 31 of 45
Multipurpose Container Made from thermoplastic resin and wood. Designed by: Big Game Design www.big-game.chBrit Leissler 32 of 45
Homage to the Artisan - Centre Piece Made of concrete Designed by: Luca Galbusera it.linkedin.com/in/lucagalbuseraBrit Leissler 33 of 45
Homage to the Artisan - Centre Piece Made of concrete Designed by: Luca Galbusera it.linkedin.com/in/lucagalbuseraBrit Leissler 34 of 45
Homage to the Artisan - Centre Piece Made of concrete Designed by: Luca Galbusera it.linkedin.com/in/lucagalbuseraBrit Leissler 35 of 45
Analog Social Network #SNAP is a time-based analog tweet. Visitors wrote messages on the boards and then held them up for a limited time. SVA Products of Design students used stopwatches to time the message for 20 seconds, at which point they were lowered and deleted. Designed by: MISSION CTRL projectmissionctrl.tumblr.com/Brit Leissler 36 of 45
Inga - Lamp Single cut of hand-turned sycamore. LED light, metal ballast in the base. Designed by: Francois Azambourg www.azambourg.frBrit Leissler 37 of 45
Inga - Lamp Single cut of hand-turned sycamore. LED light, metal ballast in the base. Designed by: Francois Azambourg www.azambourg.frBrit Leissler 38 of 45
Loo - Triangle Table Aluminium side table, consisting of three separate parts. Designed by: Matier Grise www.mg-frenchdesign.comBrit Leissler 39 of 45
Pillow Stool series Designed by: Jason Bird www.luxxbox.comBrit Leissler 40 of 45
South Chair series Designed by: Jason Bird www.luxxbox.comBrit Leissler 41 of 45
Inception Silicon dish drying rack in the shape of a city. Designed by: Luca Nichetto www.lucanichetto.comBrit Leissler 42 of 45
Cosmic Messenger A form of communication where an audio message is recorded and sent to space. A new format for the opld school message in a bottle. Designed by: Luca Nichetto and Lera Moiseeva www.lucanichetto.comBrit Leissler 43 of 45
Little Architect Tool Set Winning design of first Parsons+Areaware Design competition. Designed by: Carlos Ng www.linkedin.com/pub/dir/CARLOS/NGBrit Leissler 44 of 45
Blackbody Modular OLED system, enabling a versatile use for instalations Designed by: Bruno Dussert-Vidalet and Alessandro Dolcetta www.blackbodww.blackbody-oled.comy-oled.comBrit Leissler 45 of 45
Located in the Terminal Stores building, WantedDesign has become one of the most important destinations on the design calendar with an exceptionally well curated international mix of industry heavyweights, young designers, and students.