DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 15, 2008 /
American Society of Interior Designers Texas Chapter/ -- The
ASID Texas Chapter is full of amazingly innovative, cleverly
creative designers just bursting with talent. From hospitality
to healthcare, retail to residential, this dynamic group
serves its clients well and deserves to be noticed. So don’t
be shy – come out from under that bushel and let your projects
shine! Use Legacy of Design as a marketing tool, an ego
booster, or both – just be sure to take advantage of this
marvelous opportunity not only to reach potential clients in
your area, but from around the state and beyond.
AWARDS & INCENTIVES
Winners will be published in a special supplement in the Fall
2008 issues of LUXE Dallas/Ft. Worth, and LUXE Austin/San
Antonio magazines, http://www.luxemagazine.com/, as well as
featured at the Legacy of Design awards party – held in
conjunction with METROCON08 Expo & Conference in Dallas – on
Friday, August 15, 2008.
Each Entrant will receive one complimentary ticket to the
awards party.
Winners’ names, including select photographs, will be listed
on the public-accessible portion of the ASID Texas website [asidtx.org],
as well as on the public-focused sister website [texas-designers.com],
throughout the 2008-2009 ASID leadership year.
Winners’ names will be publicized through press releases to
local, regional, and national media.
In addition to reprints, of the special supplement, LUXE will
provide each winner a special NewBeauty magazine [newbeauty.com]
gift basket, valued between $400-$500 each.
HOW TO ENTER
To enter, members must
procure an entry packet. As to be more accommodating and
fiscally responsible to our diverse membership, ASID Texas
Chapter is offering two different methods for obtaining an
entry packet:
1. Download the appropriate forms from the Legacy of Design
Awards page on the ASID Texas website [www.asidtx.org] and
print off at your office or home. The online packet contains
three .pdf files (requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader software)
containing a total of nine pages.
2. Call or email Chapter Administrator Pat Gallagher
[214.748.1541 | txasid@airmail.net] and request that an entry
packet be mailed to your office or home.
DUE DATE
SUBMITTAL BINDERS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 4:00PM ON
THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2008.
SO WHAT’S STOPPING YOU?
Inexperience? We’ve brought
back categories for emerging designers. (Flip the page over to
see them.)
Fear? You don’t know how good you really are. Let people know.
NO EXCUSES – JUST DO IT!
LEGACY OF DESIGN 2008 COMPETITION CATEGORIES
SHINING STARS (23 categories) & RISING STARS (15 categories)
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In an effort to encourage more entries, ASID Texas has an
array of categories, taking care to accommodate a wide range
of projects from across the state. To alleviate feelings of
intimidation, the Chapter has the RISING STARS division. These
15 categories are open only to designers who have practiced
design for 10 years or less. Designers meeting the RISING
STARS eligibility have the choice of entering either section,
as the 23 SHINING STARS categories are open to all designers
regardless of length of practice. NOTE: Those entering the
RISING STARS categories have different photography
requirements in regards to photograph quality. See the
Photography section in the Requirements document for details.
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Select Descriptions
Corporate
office, bank, law office, call center, training facility, etc.
Healthcare
hospital, clinic, nursing home, asst. living facility, medical
office, etc.
Multifamily
sales center, public space, model unit, etc.
Hospitality - living
hotel, resort, bed & breakfast, upscale senior living, etc.
Hospitality – service
restaurant, bar, country club, golf club, health club, spa,
etc.
Institutional
airport, church, school, library, museum, performance theater,
etc.
Retail
salon, boutique, gallery, showroom, movie theater, dealership,
etc.
Singular Space (Commercial)
reception / waiting area, lobby, boardroom, executive office,
breakroom, cafeteria, kiosk, etc.
Residence
new construction or remodel
Singular Space (Residential)
room in showhouse, media room, wine room, game room, etc.
Specialty
private or corporate: yacht, plane, tour bus, recreational
vehicle, etc.
Historic Preservation / Adaptive Reuse
comm. or residential, comprehensive projects or singular
spaces
Sustainable / Green Design
commercial or residential, comprehensive projects or singular
spaces - focusing on environmental friendly products,
installation, and/or systems
Visual Merchandising Display
storefront windows, window boxes, in-store vignettes, etc.
Industry Partner Collaboration
a feature or product created by a designer, but exclusively
developed with the help of / in conjunction with an ASID IP
and their specialized expertise
SHINING STARS [open to all designers]
COMMERCIAL:
1. Corporate – large (> 15,000 total sf)
2. Corporate – small (< 15,000 total sf)
3. Healthcare
4. Multifamily
5. Hospitality – living
6. Hospitality – service
7. Institutional
8. Retail
9. Singular Space (Commercial)
RESIDENTIAL:
10. Bathroom
11. Kitchen
12. Model Home
13. Residence – large (> 3,500 total sf)
A. Traditional B. Contemporary
14. Residence – small (< 3,500 total sf)
A. Traditional B. Contemporary
15. Singular Space (Residential)
OTHER:
16. Specialty
17. Historic Preservation / Adaptive Reuse
18. Sustainable / Green Design
19. Product Design or Special Detail
20. Visual Merchandising Display
21. Industry Partner Collaboration
RISING STARS [open only to designers who have practiced for 10
years or less]
COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL OTHER
22. Corporate (any size) 29. Bathroom 34. Specialty
23. Healthcare 30. Kitchen 35. Product Design or Special
Detail
24. Multifamily 31. Model Home 36. Visual Merchandising
Display
25. Hospitality 32. Residence (any size)
26. Institutional 33. Singular Space (Residential)
27. Retail
28. Singular Space (Commercial)
Source: ASID Texas Chapter
CONTACT: Pat Gallagher,
ASID Texas Chapter Administrator, T: 214-748-1541, F:
214-651-9309, E:
txasid@airmail.net
Website:
www.asidtx.org |
