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16/10/07

Design Event 07: Launch

The Deadgood boys are back.

Design Event 07: Launch Deadgood

Launch is an alternative exhibition of contemporary design held annually in the North East of England.

Now in its third year, Launch returns to the decommissioned fire station in the heart of Newcastle city centre. Launch is Founded by Dan Ziglam & Elliot Brook of furniture design company Deadgood who also manage the design, Curation and production of this annual event.

LAUNCH EXHIBITION PREVIEW: DESIGNERS ATTENDING

  • Launch 2007 - official branding
  • Launch 2007 - Deadgood Furniture Design Company
  • Launch 2007 - Dave Irwin
  • Launch 2007 - James Design
  • Launch 2007 - Westgaard Design
  • Launch 2007 - Phillip Henderson
  • Launch 2007 - Afid Design - Michael Armstrong
  • Launch 2007 - 'If You Could' Book
  • Launch 2007 - Duncan Bull
  • Launch 2007 - Cohda Recycling Factory
  • Launch 2007 - Deadgood vs Mr Jago

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Over the past two years it has positioned itself as one of the regions leading three dimensional design showcases, exhibiting, commissioning, and promoting the latest products from over 30 emerging designers and creative businesses.

Expect to see the latest offerings from a selection of the regions leading designers including new product launches from Deadgood, a recycling design factory from Cohda and a commission between Formica and Northumbria graduate Dan Battaglia.

Evoke attended the Launch opening party: view the Launch Exhibition video on the Evoke Art & Design site.

NOTE: Launch is part of this year's Design Event, the North East's annual design festival taking place from 11-28 October 2007. Now in its third year Design Event 07 includes exhibitions covering graphics, fashion, furniture, film and product design at a host of venues across the region.

Design Event 07 is part of the Dott 07 (Designs of the time 2007) yearlong programme of community projects, events and exhibitions.