Design Emphasis recognizes student talents
The winners of the prestigious student design award, Design Emphasis, were announced at an awards ceremony Tuesday night. Awards were presented in five categories: Seating, Accent, Commercial, Case and Design. A Best in Show prize was also given, which was awarded to Ross McCoy of Kansas State University.
Design Emphasis is widely acclaimed as the foremost furniture design competition for students and offers design students a unique opportunity to demonstrate their talent and originality before a judging panel of furniture industry designers, manufacturing and retail executives, and members of the trade press who have design-oriented backgrounds. It also provides a unique chance to experience an international industry trade show, make important career contacts and exchange ideas with other students from around the nation.
Best in Show (pictured)
Winner: Ross McCoy – Kansas State University
Seating
Winner: Melissa Engler – Haywood Community College
Merit: Matthew Ovel – Kansas State University
Honorable Mention: Matt Culver – Appalachian Center for the Craft – Tennessee Tech University
Accent
Winner: Melissa Engler – Haywood Community College
Merit: Jacob K. Maxfield – Brigham Young University
Honorable Mention: Jake Blok – Kendall College of Art & Design
Commercial
Winner: Ross McCoy – Kansas State University
Merit: Joshua Janis – Haywood Community College
Honorable Mention: Berry Schnetter – Iowa State University
Case
Winner: Eric Warnick – Pittsburg State University
Merit: Nathan Shrock – Pittsburg State University
Honorable Mention: Peter Kasper – Iowa State University
Design
Winner: Vanessa Choi – Art Center College of Design
Merit: J. Michael Floyd – Appalachian Center of Craft – Tennessee Tech University
Honorable Mention: Zorine Pooladian – Art Center College of Design