paperworld 2009 - diary 2

For this exhibition, we produced about 100 new items, so we wanted to hear European people's feedback.

Many people from various European countries such as France, Germany, Italy, Greece had visited us. Also, we could talk with people from South America, Middle East and Africa!
(Again, thank you for finding us!)

In fact, we were a bit surprised that their preference is pretty similar to Japanese customers.
It's so wonderful they could understand Winged Wheel products concept.

"A blend of elements from both the traditional and contemporary Japanese arts!"



We would like to say "Arigatou"(Thank you!) to some customers who had already ordered our cards and envelopes.
It's so exciting that our cards are already sold in some chic stationery stores overseas :)
We feel awesome!




Rumi and Maki

paperworld 2009 - diary 1

We exhibited to "paperworld", one of famous stationery show in the world from Jan 31 to Feb 3 in Frankfurt.

We were so overwhelmed by the exhibition center! Sooooooo HUGE!!
Actually, there are about 10 halls with 3 to 4 floors. Our booth was in Hall 6 (2nd floor), and it took about 10 minutes from the main entrance on foot.




Can you believe the numbers of exhibitors was over 2000? (Yes, it's true!)
Also, we are impressed by other exhibitors, especially famous companies had a big booth with amazing displays, with many staff members...

Although our place was really simple, it was our pleasure that many people could visit us.
We would love to say thank you to people who could find us.

(We were 1 of 2000 companies...!)




We produced almost 100 new products, and this was the first time to introduce them.
It was really wonderful that European people love Winged Wheel style stationery :)

I will introduce more about the show soon!

Rumi from Tokyo