The People's Bead Contest
The People's Bead contest challenged Trollbeads fans to design a bead that was "inspired by people, selected by people, and designed by one person - you," to be released as part of the 2009 Autumn Collection.
Trollbeads headquarters selected 10 finalists from more than 8,000 submissions with the winning bead being selected by consumers from around the world.
And the winner is...
The People's Bead contest challenged Trollbeads fans to design a bead that was "inspired by people, selected by people, and designed by one person - you," to be released as part of the 2009 Autumn Collection.
Trollbeads headquarters selected 10 finalists from more than 8,000 submissions with the winning bead being selected by consumers from around the world.
And the winner is...

The creation and the inspiration for the bead PAX
PAX, a simple, elegant and powerful bead symbolizing peace was designed by Suzanne Hopping, a graphic designer from Sydney Australia.
Suzanne wanted to choose a subject that "connects, involves and resonates with every person on earth in some way," with a bead that "transcends genders and generations."
Suzanne's Inspiration.
"Peace is something I hold close to my heart as my mum and dad met in a Prisoner of War camp in Germany during WWII, and I am very well aware of the suffering they went through."
Suzanne wanted to choose a subject that "connects, involves and resonates with every person on earth in some way," with a bead that "transcends genders and generations."
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| The creation and the inspiration for the bead PAX |
PAX, a simple, elegant and powerful bead symbolizing peace was designed by Suzanne Hopping, a graphic designer from Sydney Australia.
Suzanne wanted to choose a subject that "connects, involves and resonates with every person on earth in some way," with a bead that "transcends genders and generations."
Suzanne's Inspiration.
"Peace is something I hold close to my heart as my mum and dad met in a Prisoner of War camp in Germany during WWII, and I am very well aware of the suffering they went through."
Suzanne wanted to choose a subject that "connects, involves and resonates with every person on earth in some way," with a bead that "transcends genders and generations."

