The organiser of Pulse, Clarion Events, which took place from 15 – 17 May, has announced winners of the 2017 Pulse Awards, which celebrates the very best in innovation and design.
Judged by leading retail experts including Kirsty Whyte, product & design manager at Heal’s, Rebecca Hossain, head of retail and publishing at The Design Museum and Katie Law, Deputy Literary Editor, Evening Standard, the awards were given to exhibitors with outstanding products and exceptional stand design. A new award was also unveiled this year – the People’s Choice Award – which was decided via social media #LiketoVote
Six finalists were nominated for the People’s Choice Award, and the voting was done via social media #liketovote. The voting was close, but the overall winner was announced to be the handpainted Bowie Doorstop from Wedgie (pictured right). Runner up: Lucy Tiffney’s hand painted wallpaper
Best Newcomer
Judge: Christina Schmidt of christinasinteriors.com and Skandium
Winner: Gift and wellbeing brand Liten Jizo (left) for their great graphics, clean presentation and good brand values
Runner up: Kotten pinecone firelighters
Best Brand Presentation
Judge: Rebecca Hossain, head of retail and publishing at The Design Museum
Winner: Home Interiors brand Jen Rowland (right) – for the clear cohesive offer which could stand out amongst others
Runner up: Accessories by Acorn and Will – bright, fun and distinctive
Special mention: Tina Sparkle
Best New Product – Living
Judge: Kirsty Whyte, product & design manager at Heal’s
Winner: Yod & Co’s Salad Bowl (left) – for it’s simple yet innovative design
Runner up: Block’s Calendar – for great use of colour
Best New Product – Fashion
Judge: Geraldine Wharry, fashion forecaster & designer
Winner: Ziko Africa (right) – for their use of both modern and traditional jewellery techniques and celebration of
Masai jewellery
Runner up: Giada Giachino – for their easy to wear and versatile jewellery
Best New Product – Makers
Judge: Katie Law, Deputy Literary Editor of the Evening Standard
Winner: Stationery and greetings by A L’aise (left)
Runner up: Interiors and greetings brand Zeal Illustration – for their beautiful attention to detail
