ASFD sets new award for young designers
By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, March 6, 2005
High Point — The American Society of Furniture Designers will honor talented young furniture designers with a new President's Award, to be presented annually in conjunction with the Pinnacle Design Achievement Awards.
The new award will honor the memories of the late Alan Friedman and Roger Schneeman, both former ASFD presidents, said Karl Felperin, a California-based furniture designer and chairman of ASFD's Pinnacle Awards, presented every October. "In honor of their memories, we will also be advancing the cause of design in recognizing excellence and creativity in young designers," he said.
Michael Chazin, editor and associate publisher of Upholstery Design & Management magazine and an ASFD board member, worked with other ASFD members to create the award, intended to inspire up-and-coming designers and "give their careers a jump-start."
Working furniture designers under age 35 and with at least three years of professional experience can be nominated. Nominees do not have to be affiliated with ASFD.
The criteria for judging will include signs of unusual creativity, exhibited ability to learn and grow, and contributions to the furniture industry. "We're looking for design talent as evidenced by success in the market," said Felperin.
A subcommittee of the Pinnacle judges will select the President's Award recipient.
The Pinnacle Awards Committee is planning a seminar at the inaugural World Market Center show in Las Vegas in July to promote both awards.
More details on the President's Award will be released soon. Prospective entrants should begin preparing applications, Felperin said. Each entrant will have to submit a portfolio, a statement of their design philosophy and career objectives, and a recommendation from an employer, co-worker or supervisor.
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