HD/West Elm Student Product Design Competition
West Elm has partnered with Hospitality Design (HD) magazine for the sixth annual Student Product Design Competition. This year, West Elm is looking for a barstool intended for hospitality and commercial spaces. The deadline for submissions has been extended to March 22nd, 2024.
The stool should be aesthetically neutral enough to go into multiple environments but should have a distinct design perspective while also fitting seamlessly into the West Elm vernacular. Additional design requirements include:
· Stool should incorporate a seat back
· Stool should make use of stretchers to ensure durability
· The seat must be upholstered, with optional upholstery on the seat back
· Can be designed as either armless or with arms
· Structurally sound enough to support 300 lbs and 12 hours of continuous use
Materials should be considered for both aesthetics and durability given that these pieces may be used in high-traffic spaces like lobbies, restaurants, and guestrooms in multiple types of commercial and residential locations.
Materials should be considered for both aesthetics and durability given that these pieces may be used in high-traffic spaces like lobbies, restaurants, and guestrooms in multiple types of commercial and residential locations.
All entries must be submitted online—we will not be accepting hard copies of entries.
Step 1. Read the rules page before getting started with your entry
The rules page explains how to enter, cost of entry, and the categories for this competition.
Step 2. Create a login that will save all your entry information
Once you create a login, you can begin uploading your entry info. You will be able to save it and come back at a later time to finish the process if necessary. To access the entry form you must first create a login. Once you create a login, you will arrive on part one of the entry form—the rules page. You will be required to certify that you have read and understood the rules document before you move on to the entry form.
Step 3. Fill out the entry form
The entry form is split into three parts. The first part is to read and certify the rules page. On the second part, you will input the project description, project details, etc. The third part you will upload all project images to the system.
Step 4. Pay for your entry
Entry fees are $40. Payment is accepted with a Paypal account, or with a credit/debit card (through Paypal's website).
Contest judges include Paul Galli, West Elm design director, furniture, and Josie Driscoll, West Elm's senior vice president.
The winning designer will receive a $5,000 prize and have their product produced by West Elm. In addition, they will be featured in the May/June 2024 issue of Hospitality Design magazine and honored at the HD Awards ceremony on April 30th, 2024 at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas during HD Expo + Conference.
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