The 6th Hidden Art Awards 2009/10
The 6th Annual Hidden Art Awards were held on 4 February 2010,
7-11pm at Rich Mix,
35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6LA.
The Award Winners are:
Sheridan Coakley
Most Influential or Inspiring British Company or Designer
SCP
The public voted for SCP due to their longstanding contribution as a manufacturer, retailer and supplier of contemporary design. Since starting the company in 1986 on Curtain Road in Shoreditch, Sheridan Coakley, MD and founder of SCP has provided a platform for young designers to grow and go on to become internationally renowned talents in their own right.
Sean Dare and Peter Massey
Best Furniture, Lighting or Interior Product
Dare Studio -Katakana Writing/Laptop Desk
The panel selected Dare Studio’s Katakana Writing and Laptop Desk, stating that it is “refreshing to see beautifully detailed, high quality furniture still on the contemporary design scene”.
Sponsored by 100% Design – Free 6m Stand at 100% Design London 2010
Textiles, Fashion, Jewellery or Fashion Accessories
kaniez Abdi and Tana Meziane
Kaniez Abdi – Spiral Fabric
Kaniez Abdi’s Spiral Fabrics were regarded by our judges to be joy to look at.
Sponsored by Pulse – Free 3m x 1m stand include lighting and electrics at Pulse 6-8th June 2010 in the Launchpad area, Worth over £1000
Best Ceramics or Glass
Charlotte Sale
Charlotte Sale Glass - Spritz
The selection panel noted that Spritz was technically a very difficult piece to produce, achieving a satisfyingly immediate and energetic outcome.
Sponsored by Pulse – Free 3m x 1m stand include lighting and electrics at Pulse 6-8th June 2010 in the Launchpad area, Worth over £1000
Best Appearance at a Trade Show or Exhibition
Helena Jonasson
Helena showcased her Linie Cabinet and Funkis Draw Unit on the Hidden Art Stand at Salone Satellite during the Milan Furniture Fair in 2009. The selection panel found Helena’s showcase was well organised and committed, and as a result she has found herself being compared to established high calibre design companies.
Sponsored by East London Design Show- FREE stand at the 2010 East London Design Show (worth £550)
Hidden Art Best Press Profile
Susan accepts the Best Press Profile award from Barbara Chandler
Susan Bradley Design
Susan made a massive impact through the press in 2009, with a variety of products including her London Landmark Bookends for Hidden Art Select. Her work appeared in ELLE Décor, World of Interiors, On Office, Living Etc and the Financial Times among many others.
Most Popular Stand at the Hidden Art Christmas Design Fair
Nick Fraser
Voted for by visitors to the Hidden Art Christmas Design Fair, Nick’s stand was well laid out and his always friendly face represented his modern design classics well.
Hidden Art Product Development Award
John Sprange with Matthew Lewis
JSCD
John Sprange of JSCD developed his Mind Dice product to advanced prototype stage using skills and support from the Hidden Polymers programme.
Sponsored by Metropolitan Works – £500 voucher for Metropolitan Works services
Most Sustainable Product / Environmentally Conscious Company
Jason Allcorn with Justine Fox and Caroline Calzada
[re]design
Jason Allcorn and Sarah Johnson’s [re]design continually support and promote design for sustainability through imaginative, resourceful and effective engagement with all stake holder groups in the design sector.
Sponsored by Handmade In Britain – Free Stand 2×1 sqm value worth £500 at Handmade in Britain either Bath or Chelsea 2010
Most Popular Product on the Hidden Art E-Shop
Susan Bradley with Amy Hutchings and Chiara Cifiello
Susan Bradley – Battersea Power Station Bookend
Produced as part of the London Landmarks series for Hidden Art Select, Susan’s Battersea Power Station Bookend produced amazing sales results through http://www.hiddenartshop.com, creating truly unique British design which ended up as a must have item.
Most Active Hidden Art Member
Purewhyte
Kirsty Whyte has already made Purewhyte an exciting name in design, having previously launched her striking Hound Table and gearing up to launch her new colourful Nook in Milan with Hidden Art. She has made the most of her Hidden Art membership for 2009, participating in numerous networking sessions, one-to-one sessions and the Hidden Polymers programme.
Awards Images
Colin commencing the 6th Awards Peter Massey introduces Barbara Chandler presenting the Attendees watch the ceremony
the 100% Design competition best Press Profile Award
Chief Executive Peter Brimson and
Dieneke Ferguson Dieneke Ferguson
The evening’s host Junior Phipps, Amy Hutchings Juniro Phipps, Gareth Neal
Guy Beggs Victoria Fabbri and and John Sprange and Hidden Art’s Adam Dudd
Alison Coward
