Judging

The judging panel and international review panel play a crucial role in the Launch Pad program – selecting, critiquing and advising our finalists. The stellar panel for 2008 will include:

• John Gertsakis - Senior Sustainability Associate, WSP Group

• Nicolas Hogios - Design Manager, Toyota Style Australia

• Jean-Pierre Jardel - Managing Director, Planex

• Michael Trudgeon - Principal, Crowd Production

The judging criteria will assess shortlisted products according to authenticity, performance and user-friendliness, ecological and economic impact, expression, innovation, quality of prototype and future potential.