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Press Report

Press Report

We’d like to thank all the journalists and medias that visited and covered WantedDesign 2014. This past fourth edition of WantedDesign proved the most successful to date. With more than 11,000 attendees, close to 15% of which were press, both international and national, we were able to garner nearly 550,000,000 media impressions. Coverage came from 100+ international outlets and the hits keep coming as we anticipate more press rolling out in the coming months.

HIGHLIGHTS

Ann Quito, Core 77 (impressions: 1,500,000)
“..With over 9,000 visitors last year, WantedDesign is one of the most popular destinations during NYCxdDesign…..The warm and convivial women are ideal hosts for a modern design salon.”

Jaime Derringer, Design Milk (impressions: 600,000)
“WantedDesign takes you around the world and through the Americas showcasing the best established and up-and-coming designers that the industry has to offer.”

Jennifer Caeser, NYPost (impressions: 18,000,000)
“See the latest exclusive pieces from big names like Moroso and Design Within Reach alongside emerging talent from Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Middle East at this fair, which also showcases student work from around the world. If you want to discover what might be the next big thing in design, stop by Launch Pad, which features 16 prototypes from designers seeking manufacturer.”

Julie Lasky, New York Times ((impressions: 5,124,303)
“…WantedDesign, a satellite exhibition in Chelsea, now in its fourth year, was also an inspiring venue for global talent. A small but eloquent division of Latin American pieces was an eye opener…”

Linked to this article is the full report, a compilation of our clips as of June 30, 2014. We hope it articulates the breadth and depth of coverage by the press as well as the enthusiasm and excitement for WantedDesign 2014.  PRESS COVERAGE