Hasta La Ideas

There’s just one week left to submit your entries for a chance to compete in the first ever Hatch Live, an exciting new competition format in which designers battle head-to-head with their CAD skills. But there’s still a week to submit your entries for a chance to compete at the head-to-head competition in SoHo on October 19th. In our last announcement, we broke down the rules and prizes. This time, we’re digging a little deeper into the organization behind the competition. Founder Matthew Sargeant told us a bit more about Hatch Hub and how you can involved:

Core77: What is the background to Hatch Hub?

Hatch Hub: I think the design process today is outdated and ready for a refresh. It’s time to shake things up and right now we are seeing a lot of companies heading in that direction. With modern production methods and new design tools I think the way design is discovered, made, and sold needs to change. We’re hoping to become a part of that movement and HatchHub.com, launching this Fall, aims to be a design meritocracy, where the best designs are made and promoted.

What inspired you to start Hatch Hub?

The concept behind Hatch Hub came to me after shopping for my sister’s wedding present. I realized then that more often than not, the designs that were being brought to the market were out of touch and impersonal, usually mass-produced and lacking consumer involvement and engagement. At the same time, we are seeing up-and-coming designers attempting to break this cycle with intelligent and engaging work, but lacking the means and production ability to bring their product to life on a larger scale. I wanted to create something that not only showcases these designers, but also brings them closer to a community of design enthusiasts that can both influence and purchase their work.

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