WantedDesign Manhattan 2023 – WantedDesign

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

The International Contemporary Furniture Fair ICFF and WantedDesign Manhattan will co-locate again at the Javits Center, on May 21-23, 2023.

WantedDesign Manhattan’s 4 pillar programs:

Schools exhibit: featuring students’ work from international design schools.
Launch Pad: showcasing concepts and prototypes from international independent designers.
Look Book: focusing on high-end North American design studios.
Wanted Interiors: invites visitors to discover products in a more immersive way with the Lounge, multi-brand presentations, and storytelling installations.

The Talks program will be presented on the shared ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan stage.

Discover more about WantedDesign Manhattan and the different programs HERE

How to participate?

SCHOOLS EXHIBIT
Presented by international design schools featuring prototypes and projects presented by a selection of students.
10’x10’ – 100 sq. ft – $3,000
20’x10’ – 200 sq. ft – $6,000
Both options include material handling, white wall, signage, and basic booth lighting + promotion

Main goal: An opportunity for young designers to receive feedback from professionals and to start building their network. A chance for the schools to recruit students and connect to an international school network to create partnerships and potential exchange programs.

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LAUNCHPAD
Presented with media partner Design Milk and sponsored by American Standard.
Open to international designers and design studios to showcase prototypes. Product category: furniture, home accessories, or lighting.
25 sq. ft – $1,350 (space allocated depends on project)
Includes basic lighting + exhibitor promotion.

Main goal: to present innovative, original, and consciously designed concepts to manufacturers.

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LOOK BOOK
Reserved to North American independent studios (USA, Canada, and Mexico).
5’x 10’ – 50 sq. ft – $3,750
5’x 20’ – 100 sq. ft – $7,500
Both include white walls and basic lighting + exhibitor promotion.

Main goal: to present new, beautifully crafted, and customizable products to connect with the A&D community.

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WANTED INTERIORS: Brand or multi-brand exhibits
$61 / sq. ft raw space, including material handling (drayage*)
$75 / sq. ft complete package, including material handling (drayage*), walls, and booth lighting.
Example: 200 sq. ft space complete package: $15,000

Main goal: This option is for original high-end international brands and manufacturers who are interested in creating a more immersive or “gallery style” presentation of their products to connect with the A&D community.

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WANTED INTERIORS LOUNGE: Presenting sponsor, contributing sponsor, and supporting sponsor.

Main goal: To present products in a 600 sq. ft space designed by Rodolfo Agrella. Wanted Interiors will be used as a lounge for visitors and the Press.

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