b'THE JUDGES OF LAUNCHPAD 2019Sarah Sibley of Got2JotPenny Green of Kikki.KINTRODUCING Jamie Mitchell of Ohh DeerMichael Owen of Lime Stationery & ArtOUR LAUNCHPAD2019 WINNERSFor the third LaunchPad competition our judges have chosen eight winners from more than 40 entries which came in from all over the world. The winners will receive a free exhibition stand at Stationery Show London 2019a chance to show their exciting new products to key visiting buyers. The LaunchPad stands are the place to see(L to R) Penny Green, Michael Owen, the next big thing in stationery before the word gets out!Jamie MitchellThe eight LaunchPad winners are also eligible to enter the shows Supplier Stationery Awards.Stib Pencils Vent for ChangeStib Pencils is a purpose-led stationery brand set up toVent for Change is a new eco-friendly and ethical stationery help young people feel good on the inside and do goodrange. All items are made with both people and planet in on the outside. Stib gives 10% of profits to we.org. It hasmind, with proceeds from sales going towards education two products: Stib Jumbo Pencils and Stib Mini Colouringprojects worldwide. The collection includes pocket books Pencils, both of which come with on-the-go colouring sheetsmade using reclaimed coffee cups, notebooks and sketchbooks and a series of Stibler characters, which match key Sparkmade from sustainable paper, and pencils produced in the words embossed on each pencil. These Spark words includeUK from recycled CD cases. The collection is beautifully Peacekeeper, Storyteller and Problem Solver, helping childrendesigned to appeal to retailers and customers alike. The judges to face lifes lumps and bumps. felt that the designs, materials and pricing were well thought The judges were impressed with the quality of the pencilsthrough, with a strong ethical back story that would appeal to and their presentation, saying they would make a great giftconsumers.or parent purchase. www.ventforchange.co.uk www.stibpencils.comSPRING//SUMMER 2019 13'