Welcome to WantedDesign

WantedDesign is a platform dedicated to promoting design and fostering the local and international creative community throughout the year.

WantedDesign Manhattan 2022

ICFF, North America’s leading platform for contemporary furnishing design, and WantedDesign Manhattan, a platform for high-end North American studios (Look Book) and international emerging designers (Launch Pad), will return at the Javits Center, May 15-17, 2022. Applications are open!

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WantedDesign School's Program

Odile and Claire are passionate about design education and about giving a voice to the next generation of designers. Through different programs such as the Design Schools Workshop and the Online International Schools Show, WantedDesign supports, promotes and connects design schools, educators, students and alumni.

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WantedDesign Journal

Check out the WantedDesign Journal, our new online magazine. We’ll be sharing our insights and highlights from our events and partners, as well as amplifying voices from our international network.

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Echo Zhan - Best Of Launch Pad 2021 / Lighting

Best of Launch Pad 2021 announced

Read our latest journal article featuring our two Best Of Launch Pad 2021: Echo Zhan and Tomma Bloom.

All 2021 Launch Pad designers were exhibited at WantedDesign Manhattan at the Javits Center November 14 & 15.

In Praise of Real World Connection: A Design Conversation with Jerry Helling and Ini Archibong

We sat down with Jerry Helling, Creative Director of Bernhardt Design and designer Ini Archibong when they reunited at ICFF and WantedDesign Manhattan this past November at the Javits Center.

Top 10 Reasons to Be Part of WantedDesign Manhattan

Curious about being part of WantedDesign Manhattan? Here are the top 10 reasons to exhibit with us May 15-17, 2022.

Discover Highlights from WantedDesign Manhattan 2021 at the Javits Center

WantedDesign Manhattan's November 2021 debut at the Javits Center was a resounding success, with thousands of visitors flowing through the doors, eager to once again experience design with all their senses. We welcomed the industry to re-discover WantedDesign Manhattan in its newest form, under one roof with the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) and BDNY.…

Announcing the Winners of Launch Pad 2021 at WantedDesign Manhattan

Best of Launch Pad 2021 in the lighting and furniture/accessories categories, respectively. The winners will be exhibiting in-person as part of Launch Pad at WantedDesign Manhattan 2021, Nov 14-15, at the Javits Center in New York City.

Look Book 2021 Offers a Survey of North American Design

For the WantedDesign Manhattan 2021 edition of Look Book, we present a dynamic group of 28 studios, based across North America, with very diverse approaches and design languages. Common threads include high creativity, beautiful production skills, attention to detail and the natural beauty of materials, and the embracing of responsible and sustainable approaches. The selection…

What LIXIL's Jean-Jacques L’Hénaff Looks For in Emerging Designers

“A generous amount of empathy” is one key thing Jean-Jacques L’Hénaff, leader of LIXIL Global Design for the Americas, looks for in design talent. WantedDesign is honored to have Jean-Jacques as part of the Launch Pad 2021 jury. Over the past 25 years, Jean-Jacques has built and managed international design teams in the US and…

Discover WantedDesign's Highlights from our Fall 2021 European Design Tour

After 18 months without traveling to international shows, the WantedDesign team were delighted to start seeing designers and their collections in person again, embarking on a European design tour this September that included stops in Milano, Paris, Murano, Lisbon and London.

How a Turkish Textile Designer went from WantedDesign's Launch Pad to International Design Studio

Since its debut, Launch Pad at WantedDesign Manhattan has showcased almost 200 designers from dozens of countries. Turkish textile designer Begüm Cânâ Özgür is a prime example of Launch Pad's raison d'etre, with her showing at Launch Pad 2016 resulting in a collection for reknowned rug brand nanimarquina and more.

Conscious Design: The Great Role Young Designers Can Play

Since the debut of WantedDesign, we have been observing, collaborating and communicating with design schools and students. During these 10 years, it has been interesting to see the differences between schools’ philosophies and curriculums. Obviously, the cultural and political background of each country, as well as the economy and priorities of government, shape what is…

What Design Icon Giulio Cappellini Looks For in Emerging Designers

Design legend Giulio Cappellini has been a supporter of WantedDesign from year one. He has been a much-valued mentor for emerging designers in WantedDesign programs, including serving as a jury member for Launch Pad for multiple years.

We All Want to Go to The Refuge Island: Interview with the winners of the Conscious Design Award 2021

WantedDesign learns more about the winning Conscious Design Award project, The Refuge Island, a piece of micro-architecture designed in response to the pandemic

How Tarkett is Setting New Industry Standards with Human-Conscious Design

With sustainability becoming an essential part of doing business, how do design companies incorporate the principles of the circular economy and social responsibility into their overall planning as well as day-to-day practices? WantedDesign interviews Roxane Spears, VP Sustainability North America at Tarkett, to learn more about the international flooring company’s sustainability initiatives.

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