Only bona fide students are eligible for this award. For the
purposes of this award a bona fide student is one who, during
the period of initial screening, is: registered as a full-time
undergraduate student; registered as a full-time graduate student;
a continuing part time student enrolled in a regular degree
or certificate program.
Each student must register for the regional festival to participate
National design entries will be entered
through the respondent’s form when they come to see
the show. Make sure the respondent received the names of all
student designers involved in the show. Make sure the contact
information is correct.
Each Designer will set up a display at the design exhibit and strike it at the close of the festival –as posted in the festivals program. They will sign up for a time for their critique from an unbiased panel of respondents. Designers may be called back a day or two later for a second response session.
Space and Presentation Requirements
You will be given part of a table space, approximately 30” wide, 18” deep and 4 feet tall. We recommend using a self-standing board to display items and pin pictures on. We also recommend bringing your own separate stand to display computers, extension cords, pins, tape, etc. We cannot guarantee that you will be able to attach artwork to the hotel walls.
Designers should present their designs as professionally as possible.
You should be prepared to give a brief verbal overview of your
design that will last no longer than two to three minutes maximum.
You must leave time for the respondents to comment and time is
limited. The visual or audio presentation should be self explanatory
and should include:
your name
your design area and name of show
a brief summary of the design concept (what did you try to
accomplish)
selected important research
include materials that are appropriate to your design such
as:
production photographs
appropriate paperwork like cue sheets, light plots, drafting, etc.
small displayable items
other material that you feel helps explain your approach
and product
