KickStart Quotes & Pictures

Some quotes from our 09 KickStarters:

"I got more press exposure than I could possibly have imagined. Including an interview with BBC China. I had so many galleries asking for my work that I had to become selective and turn some of them away. The support before, during and after the event was invaluable." Linnie Mclarty, Linnie Mclarty Contemporary Jewellery Design

"Thank you for all the support and advice that we received whilst exhibiting on KickStart stand at IJL 2009. KickStart was a very good opportunity to develop our business, because we were approached by retailers, galleries and in general met people in the jewellery industry. We were very pleased overall, thanks a lot for all your help, we appreciate everything you have done." Steve and María Hunt, Aqa Design

"KickStart was fantastic for me. I am now in negotiation with Comme des Garcons and am pursuing possible collaborations with major diamond suppliers and even showcasing my work in the USA. Everyone I spoke to in KickStart had a good show and I'm already promoting and singing it's praises to other great designers. I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH!" Jasmine Alexander, Creative Director, Jasmine Alexander Ltd

"The exposure was fantastic for me. I saw some top galleries and am currently making the orders to supply them." Joseph Duffy, Duffy Jewellery

"I took lots of orders, it was a marvellous experience. Thank you for selecting me." Ulrikke Vogt

“I’ve had a wonderful show with an incredible amount of interest from shops, galleries and leading museums – some from as far afield as Japan. I have had some orders and sales so a really encouraging start to my career. I have loved being a KickStarter as I have learnt so much and found all the support in the lead-up to the show particularly helpful. I also like the concept of sharing a stand at the show.” Alexander Simpson. To hear more from Alexander 'Click to Play'.