The ASID Student Portfolio Competition (SPC) generates the best collection of student design projects in the nation, showcasing exceptional thought, innovation, and creativity. Submissions are evaluated on concept, content, context, and execution. Make your mark on the interior design industry by applying to the SPC today!
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Meet the Student Portfolio Competition Winners
Winnie Lin, ASID Student
Winnie Lin, born in Taiwan and raised in Singapore, is a Master's student in Interior Design, First Professional, at the University of Texas at Austin. With a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Winnie is passionate about integrating graphic and interior design to enhance spatial experiences. Her focus is on visual storytelling, using design to create spaces that provide sensory experiences, invite adventure, and evoke emotional connections.Isabel Provisor Lemery, ASID Student
Isabel Provisor Lemery is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Interior Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas. Provisor draws inspiration from her Mexican American roots and upbringing in Austin, Texas. Her ultimate goal is to positively impact lives through human-centered design, and is committed to creating inclusive, accessible, and culturally rich spaces.Meixi Xu, ASID Student
Meixi Xu is an undergraduate interior design: built environments student at the School of Visual Arts. Meixi's designs are highly imaginative and capture the essence of the culture and site, and they engage our imaginations for what could possibly be realized. She also strives to make a difference and to create behavioral change with design.2024 Finalists
Han Bui, ASID Student | University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Catherine Douglass, ASID Student | University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Yifei Guan, ASID Student | Bellevue College
Taylor Sallis, ASID Student | George Washington University
Aleksandra Tolovikova, ASID Student | UC Berkeley Extension
Mingming Zhao, ASID Student | Savannah College of Art and Design
The ASID Student Portfolio Competition is open to applications from both ASID student members and non-members. Applications are free for ASID and IDC members. For non-members, the application fee is $49 and includes one year of ASID student membership.
Jury Process
The jury will assess each submission on concept (how does this represent the way the student thinks?), content (how does this submission represent the student’s ability?), context (how does the submission represent who the student is and what the student has accomplished?), and execution (how well does the student communicate the content and value of their work?).
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Submissions will be judged in three rounds by nationally recognized leaders and sponsor representatives.
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Round 1: Online review of all complete submissions. The highest scored submissions will move on to Round 2 as semi-finalists.
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Round 2: All semi-finalists will be reviewed by the 2024 jury.
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Round 3: All finalists will participate in a series of virtual interviews with the 2024 jury.
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- Following the interviews, the jury will select up to three 2024 Student Portfolio Competition winners.
2023-2024 Timeline
December 6, 2023 – Submissions Open
February 21, 2024 – All Submissions Due
Submissions will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. EST on February 21
March 14, 2024 – Semi-Finalists Informed
April 4, 2024 – Finalists Informed
April 8-10, 2024 – Mandatory Virtual Interviews for Finalists
April 16, 2024 – Winners Notified
Access to GATHER
With the support of Benjamin Moore, competition winners receive complimentary registration for GATHER Catalyst. Competition winners will also receive travel stipends to attend the event.
National Media Exposure
Enjoy the spotlight! As a competition winner, your talent will generate buzz. Through outreach and social media engagement, ASID will share the news of your accomplishments with the ASID community and beyond. Finalists and winners will also be given social media graphics to promote to their own networks. Finalists and winners will be featured on the ASID website for a full year until the next competition’s honorees are named, showcasing your excellence to our broad membership of interior design leaders.
Scholarship Funds
Each competition winner receives a $6,000 scholarship to help you achieve your goals as you advance in your chosen profession.
Access to Industry Giants
ASID Student Portfolio Competition judges are selected from top firms across the nation, offering finalists an unparalleled level of exposure to leading organizations (and possibly your future colleagues!) The 2023 jury included outstanding leaders from Benjamin Moore, Gensler, HDR, HGA, HKS, HOK, ICRAVE, and Perkins&Will!
Eligibility
- Must be enrolled as an interior design student attending a college or university in the U.S. or Canada as of September 1, 2023.
Cost to Enter
- $0 for ASID and IDC student members. One submission per student.
- $49 per non-member submission (includes one year of ASID student membership). *
* Application fee is not a guarantee for membership. Student membership will be granted if the applicant meets membership requirements.