12 AUTUMN//WINTER 2017 NAME: Adam Whittaker COMPANY: ExaClair Limited JOB TITLE: E-Commerce and social media developer JOB DESCRIPTION/ACHIEVEMENTS: Established online identities for nine brands supplied in the UK by ExaClair; developed existing online assets and implemented new ideas to help grow the company’s engagement and sales delivered from targeted digital marketing; developed a brand new digital strategy. WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: WV:“Enthusiastic and committed to his new role within our industry.” JF:“He works confidently between traditional and digital marketing methods.” NAME: Berjo Mouanga COMPANY: Berjo Creative JOB TITLE: Illustrator JOB DESCRIPTION/ACHIEVEMENTS: Illustrator and graphic designer running a creative studio called Berjo Creative which provides an illustration and branding service; designed and created a handmade stationery brand. One of the winners of the 2017 London LaunchPad competition. WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: JF:“He’s clued up on trends and has developed a product with good commercial appeal.” WV:“He clearly has entrepreneurial, as well as creative, talent.” NAME: Chloe Bayles COMPANY: A Gift From The Gods (AGFG) Brands Ltd JOB TITLE: Wholesale Manager JOB DESCRIPTION/ ACHIEVEMENTS: Covers product development, trade shows and wholesale account management. WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: WV:“She is clearly one to watch, and possesses the talent and vision to help take A Gift From The Gods into its next phase of development.” JF:“Her passion for the product shines through.” NAME: Bree Huxley COMPANY: Think Trigg JOB TITLE: Creative Director JOB DESCRIPTION/ACHIEVEMENTS: Part of the team that created Life Mapper, a page-a-day analogue companion. One of the winners of the 2017 London LaunchPad competition. WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: WV:“An individual who clearly has talent and determination.” MJS:“Bree has researched the market well, and rather than rushing a product to market, has sought the advice of specialists, which shows maturity and vision.” NAME: Chris Holden COMPANY: Ajoto JOB TITLE: Founder and Director of Ajoto JOB DESCRIPTION/ACHIEVEMENTS: Creates hand-crafted writing products from Ajoto’s Manchester design studio. WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: JF: “I love the product Ajoto has brought to market, and the way Chris, as founder, has delivered it.” NAME: Claire Boyden COMPANY: The Plan Den JOB TITLE: Owner JOB DESCRIPTION/ ACHIEVEMENTS: Designs and makes made-to-order items for planners and runs her own Etsy shop. WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: JF:“Claire’s planner stickers cater for an eclectic audience (love the Wiccan Holidays sheet!) and her Etsy shop shows a lot of happy customers.” NAME: Chloe Sewell COMPANY: Pictures and Presents JOB TITLE: Owner and professional photographer JOB DESCRIPTION/ACHIEVEMENTS: Opened her own gift shop straight from university. WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: MJS:“I am fully aware of the hard work and commitment to open and run your own shop so have nothing but admiration for Chloe to do this on her own at 21.” NAME: Christina Forman COMPANY: Papier JOB TITLE: Creative Director JOB DESCRIPTION/ACHIEVEMENTS: Worked with the Founder and Marketing Director to pass major milestones and build and define the brand aesthetic. WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: MJS:“A very impressive CV and I am aware of the brand and design collaborations which list some very respected names which shows how talented Christina must be.” WV:“Christina displays creative vision, a flair for NPD and commitment to the achievement of business objectives.” JF:“I’m fascinated by her curation skills in identifying artists that fit with Papier’s brand identity and then working to translate this into stationery.”