Daltile Interior Design Scholarship Competition

Prizes

Grand Prize - $10,000

+ 13 other prizes

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Attention Students: There has been some confusion about some of the requirements for entries. To clarify, please note the following:
1. There are no limitations on square footage. The space you design can be as large or as small as you like.
2. You are not limited on which Daltile products you can use for your design. In fact, you are encouraged to use multiple product lines, and any of Daltile products can be used.
3. You are limited to one design board. There are no requirements for the dimensions of your board, however, the file size cannot exceed 50 MB. You do not need to provide a high-resolution file – 72 dpi is sufficient. A 24" x 36" board at 72 dpi will typically be less than 50 MB.
4. The deadline for entries is November 1, 2011. This is a final deadline, and there will be no extensions.
If you have any further questions, please e-mail cthiede@imre.com

Competition Details
For students preparing for a career in the world of interior design, a chance to demonstrate their creativity and skills to the entire design community is invaluable. The Daltile Interior Design Scholarship competition, presented by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Foundation, gives you that chance.

For your entry, you may choose to design any residential space - a kitchen, bath, bedroom, living room, even an indoor/outdoor living space. Commercial spaces are also acceptable.

A Grand Prize of a $10,000 scholarship will be awarded to the student whose design is chosen as the overall winner. In addition, that student's design will be displayed in the Daltile exhibit at SURFACES 2012, and the student will be Daltile's guest at SURFACES 2012, January 24-26 in Las Vegas.

First, Second and Third prize winners will each receive a $5,000 Scholarship, and ten Merit Winners will each receive $2,500 in Scholarships.

The maximum file upload size is 50 MB.

Click to download the official submission requirements.

For additional questions and information, send an email to: cthiede@imre.com

Attention Students: There has been some confusion about some of the requirements for entries. To clarify, please note the following:
1. There are no limitations on square footage. The space you design can be as large or as small as you like.
2. You are not limited on which Daltile products you can use for your design. In fact, you are encouraged to use multiple product lines, and any of Daltile products can be used.
3. You are limited to one design board. There are no requirements for the dimensions of your board, however, the file size cannot exceed 50 MB. You do not need to provide a high-resolution file – 72 dpi is sufficient. A 24" x 36" board at 72 dpi will typically be less than 50 MB.
4. The deadline for entries is November 1, 2011. This is a final deadline, and there will be no extensions.
If you have any further questions, please e-mail cthiede@imre.com

Your entry should include one (1) design or concept board, which should include a rendering of your design. There will be space provided in your entry form to submit a written statement describing the space, your approach to the design, a list of Daltile products used and how they are incorporated into the design.

The board may also include a color palette, tile swatches, and other information necessary to judge the entry. Your entry should also follow best practices of interior design, sustainability, and the leading issues impacting the profession.

The maximum file size is 50 MB.

Project Overview

• The space you design is not restricted by any square footage limitation.
• Your project must use Daltile products as a featured design element. You can choose from Daltile's complete product portfolio. Use of multiple product lines is encouraged.
• Your project must be inspired by an artistic movement or style (abstract, Art Nouveau, cubism, expressionism, impressionism, modernism, neo-classicism, etc.). Inspiration of a specific work of art is encouraged.
• The tile you choose must be used appropriately according to its installation and application guidelines (e.g. wall tile not suitable for the floor should not be used in flooring applications).
• You determine the type of space and the functions that take place in it- (examples may include but should not be limited to: a private residence, office, hospitality/restaurant, institutional, government, healthcare, corporate, etc.)
• You determine the context and location of your space.
• You determine all interior structural parameters for the space and all other related components.
• Your design must comply with all applicable codes for the building type and context you develop. These codes may include, but should not be limited to: IBC, UBC, NFPA, ADA, NEC.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Click to download the official submission requirements.

Each submission for the 2011 Daltile Interior Design Scholarship competition must conform to the following requirements:

1. All entry materials shall be submitted digitally at daltile.strutta.com. All entries must include a completed online entry form, provided by Daltile on the scholarship competition Website. No other version of the entry form will be accepted.

2. Submissions must be from individual entrants; submissions from teams of two or more entrants will be disqualified.

3. Submissions shall consist of one digital image and a written description included in the submission form that, at a minimum, include the following components:
  Project title
  Brief abstract or concept statement (250 word maximum)
    The statement must include a description of the artistic work or movement that served as the inspiration for the project, and a description of how Daltile products were used
 &nbspInclude documentation and drawings to best convey your design intent. These may include, but are not limited to:
    2-dimensional and/or 3-dimensional plans, elevations, sections
    Renderings, perspectives, and/or sketches
    Key furniture pieces, finishes, lighting selections, reflected ceiling plans, and/or material selections

Submissions may also include still photography.

One of the key elements of this design challenge is for the entrant to determine how to most effectively communicate her/his design intent.

4. Each digital board should be comprised of raster images. Raster images should be at a resolution no less than 200 dpi and no greater than 300 dpi in order to maintain both visual clarity and manageable file sizes. Please make sure your board can be clearly read at both distant and magnified views.

5. Images of your selected finishes may be scanned, digitally photographed, or downloaded from the web. These may be formatted, sized, noted, and arranged on your boards at your discretion. These shall also fall within the raster image resolution requirements stated above.

6. Digital boards must be in the following format: JPG, GIF, or PNG. No other formats will be accepted.

7. Spelling, punctuation, capitalization and grammatical errors are grounds for immediate disqualification.
 
8. Your name and school SHALL NOT appear on any of your final digital boards. Including this information anywhere on your boards shall be grounds for immediate disqualification. Please include this information only where requested on the official entry form.

9. The scholarship competition is open only to active students in interior design programs in accredited colleges or universities in the United States. Employees of Dal-Tile Corporation, the American Society of Interior Designers, agents and representatives of both company, and their immediate families are not eligible to enter.

10. Prizes are awarded in the form of scholarships which are to be used for funding of tuition, books, or other educational or living expenses associated with the interior design program and college or university.

ADDITIONAL TIPS:

1. Although final submissions are required in digital format, hand drawn work including floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, renderings, and elevations that have been scanned or digitally photographed are fully admissible, as long is they conform to all other submission guidelines.

2. The use of 3D visualization and documentation software is permitted.

3. All submissions will be closely examined to ensure they meet all competition, program, and code requirements. Failure to clearly illustrate adherence to these requirements may result in disqualification.

4. You are ultimately responsible for the clarity and functionality of your submission. Utilize outside help from students, peers, faculty, or co-workers to ensure your files can be opened, read, and understood readily and clearly at all levels of detail.