YSM Projects / Startups & Sustainable Events
Pause Awards: Recognition, made tangible.
In 2022, YSM supported the Pause Awards Gala in Melbourne as Merchandise Sponsor, producing custom merchandise to celebrate achievement in the Australian and New Zealand startup community.
The Brand
Celebrating the builders of tomorrow.
The event’s Go Green category highlighted more responsible business thinking, making considered manufacturing choices particularly relevant to the partnership.
Recognising a big achievement can start with one considered keepsake.
Project Focus
Pause Awards
Product development, considered details and brand-led manufacturing support with YSM.
The Collaboration
From creative brief to a physical product.
A practical manufacturing process connecting the design, production and brand experience.
01 / THE BRIEF
Understand the idea
Develop premium event merchandise for a founder-focused awards gala.
02 / YSM'S ROLE
Make it happen
Support merchandise sponsorship, production, design and responsible sourcing guidance.
03 / THE RESULT
Bring it to life
Collectible event products and pins celebrating the startup community.
Project Gallery
The details behind the work.
Original project photography, product artwork and creative references. Select an image to open it full size.
Project details
Pause Awards event pins and branded keepsakes
Custom enamel pins, backing cards and premium presentation
Event consistency, quality and sustainability-minded choices
Sponsorship and manufacturing project support
Your Ideas, Made Real
Make merchandise worth keeping.
From thoughtful collectibles to complete merchandise collections, YSM combines practical product development, ethical manufacturing principles and hands-on production support.
