Judging Criteria
Judging Criteria
Submissions will be evaluated by a panel of ASID Professional Interior Designer Members from a neutral ASID chapter to ensure an impartial judging process and avoid conflicts of interest.
Entries will be scored using the evaluation rubric below. Awards will be presented for First, Second, and Third Place based on the judges' scores. If a category receives fewer than three entries, submissions will still be evaluated using the same scoring criteria, and awards may be presented at the judges' discretion based on merit. This approach allows entrants to remain in their selected category regardless of the number of submissions received.
Interior Design Categories (Except Product Design) — 100 Points Possible
- Presentation (10 points): Overall impression and quality of photography.
- Overall Originality (20 points): Creativity of the design, distinctive use of materials, space, and design elements.
- Design Solution (30 points): Project explanation and designer intent are supported through the narrative, goals, and supporting documents. Effective design solution that meets/exceeds stated goals/challenges, functional space planning, and functionality of the entire space(s).
- Functionality, Space Plan & Building Code Compliance (15 points): Overall effectiveness of the layout and functionality. Scale and proportion are appropriate for the space. Proper and safe use of materials, fixtures, furnishings, and equipment.
- Lighting (10 points): Quality lighting that supports design intent, intended atmosphere & mood, functional/task needs, comfort and well-being, and accent of focal areas.
- Aesthetics (15 points): Good use of elements & principles of design (materials, colors, textures, patterns, scale, proportion, etc.). Relationships complement one another. Overall effectiveness of the color scheme.
FF&E Category — 100 Points Possible
- Presentation (10 points): Overall impression and quality of photography.
- Overall Originality/Creativity (20 points): Creativity of the design, distinctive use of materials, space, and design elements.
- Design Solution (30 points): Project explanation and designer intent are supported through the narrative, goals, and supporting documents. Effective design solution that meets/exceeds stated goals/challenges.
- Craftsmanship (30 points): Quality of the execution.
- Aesthetics and Materials (10 points): Good use of elements & principles of design (materials, colors, textures, patterns, scale, proportion, etc.). Relationships complement one another.