the Happy Go Techy Expo!

Thank you to everyone who was a part of the very first Happy Go Techy Expo this past Saturday. The day was filled with excitement, creativity, and surprises! There were so many events going on at the same time so we really appreciate you taking the time to come out and show your support. We couldn't have done it without you.

We especially wanted to thank the following people:

Sponsors! StreamZoo, Handmade Spark, Things People Make, GeekWire, Meylah, Mission Hot Mama, Alex Lim Photography, Urban Craft Uprising, Schmancy Toys, Unanimous Craft, MindMeister, Tango Card, and Women 2.0!

Mobile Apps and Vendors!  Thank you for taking the time to share your art, creativity, and entrepreneurship at the expo.

Note to attendees: Don't forget, you can still download and purchase items from our vendors online. Here is a full list of our vendors and mobile apps.

Here are a few photos from the event. Check out the entire gallery of photos here.


Staff member, Calvin Nguyen, showing off some snazzy iPhone cases by EXOvault and Jon Eicher and the ever so awesome bamboo MacBook Pro case by Silva LTD.


Free social media give aways!


Stephanie of Zaarly Seattle showing off their amazing mobile app!


Internet icon pillows by CraftSquatch & geeky tshirts by Good Joe!


Twitter Love:









We ran a lot of contests during the expo and will announce the winners next week. Stay tuned!

Swing Holder: iPad Stand

Stand For Stuff will be demoing their Swing Holder for iPads at the expo.  The stand is great for using  your iPad while cooking, viewing things, reading, playing musical instruments, and more!

The stand is not in production yet; sign up for product updates here!

Schmancy Toys & Urban Craft Uprising 2011

If you're in Seattle July 9th and 10th, be sure to drop by the Urban Craft Uprising!  We love the concept of bringing together indie artisans and helping them reach the greater public.

{Artwork by Matthew Porter}

Watch this promo video by Behrens Films to see what you might find at the show.

You might find some wonderful tech accessories and art there if you happen not to make it out to the Happy Go Techy Expo this Saturday!

If you do make it out, drop by UCU's table at the expo and give them a little "hello!"  Kristen Rask will also be there selling some items from her awesome store, Schmancy Toys.

{Social Media WTF Wallet from Schmancy Toys}

Silent Auction Vendor: Hooby Groovy

Thanks so much to Ee-Leng from Hooby Groovy for donating three of her ultra cute cases for the Happy Go Techy silent auction - all proceeds will go to NPower Northwest!  Come to the expo to bid and go home with one of these cases while supporting a good techie cause!

{1UP iPad2 Case}

{Goomba iPad 2 Case}

{Panda iPhone Case}

Visit Ee-Leng's blog here and her store here.

Handmade Spark Give Away Winner: Rogue Theory

{6th Generation Nano Cases}

I've been admiring Rogue Theory's cases & covers for a while now.  So happy they've been chosen as  the winner of the Handmade Spark & Happy Go Techy vendor package give away.  

See more of their designs here.

Thanks Handmade Spark for connecting us!

Expo Vendor: Worme Woole

Knits, mitts & (best of all) recycled gadget sweaters galore!  We're happy to announce Sara as our newest expo vendor.  She makes gadget "sweaters" out of upcycled felted wool.  Dress your gadgets up in style while being green!

Visit her store here.

  

Expo Showcase: Silva Limited

Justin started dabbling with wood at age 10; his father owned a hardwood flooring business.  His finely crafted bamboo Macbook cases will be on display at the expo.  They're incredibly gorgeous, sturdy, and light!

How They're Made 

The cases start their life as a solid sheet of bamboo. They are then taken to a CNC machine where they are cut out to meet the specifications of the MacBook Pro’s. Once cut, the hand work begins. They are sanded, glued, felted, and finished all by hand. Then there is the leather strap, which come from a full cowhide. The hide is hand cut into strips and shaped to get a comfortable feel, then hand burnished and oiled to get a strap that not only feels great in your hand but will also last forever.

Visit Justin's site here. 

Dress Up Your Tech & Can't Live Without It! Mobile App Contests Results

Thanks so much to everyone who participated in the "Dress Up Your Tech" & "Can't Live Without It! Mobile App" contests.  The entries were fantastico!  :)

(Drum roll, please.)
And, the winners are...


Dress Up Your Tech

Mr. Ethan Schaffer for submitting the Dodo Case for iPads - definitely unique, finely crafted, and useful!

Ethan won a Kate Spade iPhone case and a $25 gift card to Urban Outfitters.  (Ethan, maybe you can gift the iPhone case to a lucky lady friend...)

Can't Live Without It! Mobile App

And, for most unique and useful day-to-day app, the winner is Grocery IQ - submitted by Ms. Helen Chang.

Helen won a $50 Amazon gift card.  Can't buy groceries with it, but you can buy yourself some nice cooking/baking supplies.  :)

Congrats guy & gal!  We'll be sending you your prizes shortly!

Dress Up Your Tech Contest

All you have to do is share your find with us by describing what it is in less than 140 characters and attaching a link of a photo to your description.

Submit your entry by:

following us on Twitter and tweeting it to @happygotechy using #duyt

example:  @happygotechy Silva Bamboo Macbook Case http://bit.ly/maH6Yd #duyt

or

liking us on Facebook and posting a comment on our wall with "*duyt" at the end.
example: Wooly Bison recycled iphone pocket sleeve http://bit.ly/lOMtS6 *duyt

Submissions will be judged based on uniqueness, craftsmanship, and aesthetics.

Call to Bloggers!  Post this contest on your blog and send us the link to info@happygotechyexpo.com to receive a complimentary Happy Go Mini sponsorship ($150 value) for the Happy Go Techy Expo. Download an image for your blog post here. Let us know if you would like a custom sized banner, we'll make it for you in a jiffy.

The Fine Print

Contest Timeline
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 - Contest begins at 12:00am PST
Thursday, May 12, 2011 - Contest ends at 11:59pm PST
Friday, May 13, 2011 - Winners will be notified and announced

Rules

• You may only submit one entry. If you submit more than one, every title after the first submitted will not be counted.
• Abide by Twitter’s and Facebook’s Rules and Terms of Service.
• Derogatory, profane, crude, and inappropriate submissions as deemed by Happy Go Techy will not be accepted. 

Terms and Conditions:  Submission of any entry acknowledges the right of Happy Go Techy to use it for exhibition, promotion and publication purposes in any medium.

Expo Vendor: MadObsession

We're happy to welcome MadObsession to the Expo.  Below are some of Rena's beautifully handcrafted leather iPad cases.

For the ladies...

... and the gents!

Kate Spade Keyboard Laptop Sleeve

While on the Kate Spade site for the prior post, I couldn't help but take a peek at their laptop & phone cases section.  Adding this to my tech wish list with the new 15" Macbook Pro to go with it, please!  Hm, and an iPad 2, too!