WantedDesign is a dynamic connector and amplifier for global design, fostering creative synergy and serving as a pivotal crossroad for the international design community across Latin America, North America, and Europe.
Following an important transformation for these past years, the multi-generational, women-led company now includes Colombian partner Daniela Giraldo Hinestroza and will continue to build on its foundation of community, education, and curation. Through its diverse array of programs- including residencies, workshops, immersion trips, and a membership program- WantedDesign connects designers at every stage of their career with key players of the industry across the Americas and Europe, with a special focus on emerging design.
Having established itself as a staunch supporter of both U.S. and international design, WantedDesign’s legacy includes the successful WANTED (previously known as the WantedDesign Manhattan show), acquired by Emerald in 2019 to become a feature of ICFF (International Contemporary Furniture Fair). Co-founders, Odile and Claire, stepped into their role as brand directors of ICFF in 2023 and will continue to do lead the show today.
WantedDesign will continue to support the WANTED section at ICFF to spotlight outstanding emerging design.
The Team
Odile Hainaut, Claire Pijoulat, and Daniela Giraldo are the driving forces behind WantedDesign.
Odile, originally from Paris with a background in French Literature, Performing Arts, and Musicology, started her career at the design agency Raison Pure as Director of Communications. Her journey took a significant turn when she moved to New York in 1999, and founded R’Pure Gallery in 2007, a space dedicated to contemporary collectable design.
Claire’s career was shaped by her role as the marketing director for the French brand Roche Bobois, for which she developed strategies tailored for the US market. Before co-founding WantedDesign with Odile in 2011, Claire worked on communication and web-strategy projects for various design brands and international agencies.
Daniela joined the WantedDesign team as an intern in 2020. Her undergraduate degree in International Business, postgraduate degree in Interior Design from Milan, and Colombian roots brings a fresh perspective to the trio. Daniela’s promotion to partner reinforces WantedDesign’s commitment to connect the design community across North America, Latin America, and Europe.
WantedDesign Programs
WANTED at ICFF
Each year at WANTED (previously WantedDesign Manhattan) thousands gather to see what’s new, fresh and upcoming in design.
Acquired by Emerald in 2019 to be part of the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), WANTED hosts the Schools Showcase, Launch Pad and Look Book programs to showcase the best of design.
Claire and Odile debuted as brand directors for ICFF in May of 2023 and will assume this role again for the next edition of the trade show.
May 18-20, 2025
Javits Center, Manhattan
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