TalentLAB – Product crowdfunding with MADE.COM
TalentLAB is MADE.COM’s crowdfunding platform. It’s a place to promote new talent and unique products that aren’t found anywhere else.
TalentLAB was born out of
the MADE Emerging Talent Award – an annual competition for up-and-coming
designers to break into the industry, and get their product made and sold. Each
year, we received thousands of incredible entries – but only one piece could
win. Our winner for 2016’s, the Cairn side table by KIMXGENSAPA, was such a hit
with our customers, it’s now in our top three best-selling products. That’s why
we launched TalentLAB – so more new designers could be discovered and get their
products MADE.
We know that there are many adventurous, innovative ideas in the
world that never get brought to life. TalentLAB will shine a spotlight on
creativity, helping designers get a foothold in the industry.
Every two months, MADE
shortlist between 15 to 30 of the designs that have been submitted. The
selected pieces are then prototyped, photographed and added to the TalentLAB
website. If you see one you want, pay a small, refundable deposit starting from
£5 to £30 (depending on the price of the piece) to show your interest. If a
design reaches 100% of its funding goal, it’ll be manufactured and sold by
MADE. If your chosen piece gets manufactured, you’ll get a 30% early-bird
discount on the final MADE price. Changed your mind? No problem – we’ll refund
your deposit.
Designers can submit
ideas here. Please let us know
if you decide to get involved, so that the College community can support your
journey if selected!