2023 Student Design Excellence Awards

The Wisconsin Chapter of ASID 2023 Student Design Excellence Awards

GENERAL INFORMATION

Competition Schedule

• 01/19/2024, 8:00 AM CST: Start of competition
• 03/15/2024, 7:00 PM CDT: Deadline for entries
• 03/18/2024: Project judging process begins
• 04/12/2024: Judging process completed
• 05/02/2024: The Wisconsin Chapter of ASID 2023 Design Awards Gala - In Person

Eligibility

1. Student applicant must be a student member of the Wisconsin Chapter of ASID in good standing.
2. Students must be enrolled in a school that offers Interior Design as a major in the state of Wisconsin’s certified College, University, or Technical College program.
3. Project(s) must have been completed after September 30, 2021. (exception in Portfolio category)
4. A maximum of (5) projects may be entered by an ASID Wisconsin Student Member.
5. A project may only be submitted in one category PLUS the Impact of Design category if appropriate.
6. Projects submitted in a previous year’s competition may be re-submitted, provided they fulfill the above requirements.
7. IMPORTANT: Do not reveal your school and/or the designer's identity on any photos, drawings, PowerPoints, or presentation boards. Any school or designer marking their identity or the identity of the ASID Member on any other materials will be disqualified.
8. For students only, computer rendered images are allowed.
9. Portfolio Submission Requirements ONLY: The Portfolio Competition is the ONLY award category where entrants will not have to remove their/their school's identity on the submission. Please follow the guidelines set by ASID National for submission criteria [https://www.asid.org/resources/awards/student-portfolio-competition-criteria]. We encourage student entrants to submit their portfolio to BOTH the Wisconsin and the National competition.
10. If all requirements are not met, the entry will be disqualified.

Entry Fees

ASID Student Member submissions are free of charge. Maximum of (5) projects may be entered by any individual.

Awards: Commercial, Residential, Portfolio, Impact of Design, and Platinum

A maximum of three awards (Gold, Silver, and Bronze) will be determined for every award category EXCEPT the Platinum Award. While we do strive to award student designers for their work, it is not always possible to award projects at each level in all categories. Only one award may be presented at each level in each category – no ties are allowed.

Categories & Prize Amounts

Commercial Projects

·        Gold – $500

·        Silver – $250

·        Bronze – $125

 Residential Projects

·        Gold – $500

·        Silver – $250

·        Bronze – $125

 Portfolio Competition - $2,000

The ASID Student Portfolio Competition generates the best collection of student design projects across the State. Submissions will be evaluated on conceptual thought, content of work submitted, and the student's record of achievement. 

Please Note: Submissions should be made by recent graduates or those graduating in 2023 and 2024. Portfolios should reflect an entire educational experience and can include all types of work (conceptual, residential, and commercial). We will accept portfolios completed in the previous three years (2023, 2022, and 2021). This award is separate from all other categories.

Additionally: Please view National's requirements for portfolio when submitting. We encourage you to submit your portfolio to BOTH Wisconsin and National's competition. ASID National Student Portfolio Competition Criteria

 Impact of Design (Student) - Addressing Climate, Health & Equity - $500

Design Prompt: What unique challenges and/or barriers have you faced to pursue an education in the field of design? How has that shaped who you are now and what you hope to achieve in your career?

Project Prompt: Consider ASID National's stance on designing for Climate, Health, and Equity. https://www.asid.org/about How does your project align with these goals?

 Platinum Award- $1,000

One deserving student project may be awarded a Platinum award for Best-in-Show. Similar to the professional awards, this will be a competitive, judged project that provides the best overall design solution. This will be awarded at the judges' discretion and could be awarded to either a Residential or Commercial project.

Please Note: A Platinum award-winning project cannot receive another award in a separate category. A student may be able to win a Platinum award for one project and be awarded for a separate project in another category. Students do not need to fill out any additional paperwork or submission details to be considered.

Entry Submission process

All entries will be submitted electronically via CPJ Association Management entry system. You may revise your project submittal information until the entry management system closes on 03/15/2024 at 7:00 PM. This means you may go back and edit your project on demand until closing.

REGISTER – Click the blue register button on this page. Sign in with your existing username and password, or create a new account if you have not used the platform before. You may now select the awards categories for which you plan to submit a project. 

PROJECT ENTRY – Select “Entries” to complete entry forms and upload project files and documents. Preferred file size is 4MB, with 2 MB minimum and 10 MB maximum.

• Complete Entry Forms

ü  Project Description

ü  Design Concept Statement- 500 words or less. Do not include student or school name in the design concept statement.

ü  Awards Information

• Upload Project Color Boards, Renderings or Photos – Minimum of (1) and maximum of (5). Project Photograph #1 or Rendering #1 will represent your project at the Awards presentation.
• Upload Project Drawings: Floor Plan, Furniture Plan, Reflected Ceiling Plan, Detail Drawings, Etc. – Minimum of (1) and maximum of (5).

Judging Criteria

Each project will be reviewed based on how the presented design solution meets the challenges described in the project statement, using the following categories of consideration:

1. Appropriate Design Solution – How well does the design solution meet the challenge outlined in the project statement?
2. Functional Use of Space – Did the designer develop a functional solution to achieve the goals as stated in the project statement?
3. Innovation & Creative Use of Space – Did the designer use an innovative and creative approach to achieve their goals?
4. Scale & Proportion – Is the design proportional to the scale of the space?
5. Color & Composition – Are color and composition used appropriately to achieve the goals of the project statement?
6. Design Elements – Do the included materials, lighting, and furnishings assist in solving the design challenge effectively?

AWARDS PRESENTATION

Awarded projects will be announced at the Wisconsin Chapter of ASID’s 2023 Design Excellence Awards. Refer to the Chapter website’s Events Page for event details.