Iowa State Student Wins Waites Design Competition

September 2, 2015  by in Designer Weekly   

Joseph Danielsen entered his vision of an indoor gourmet kitchen with attached outdoor entertainment area and pool. He will receive a $5,000 cash prize and a trip to High Point Market next month. 

Danielson will get tours of showrooms and events as well as be guest of honor at a reception Monday, Oct. 19, at the 200 Steele Building. It will be hosted by Raymond Waites and co-sponsored by the Educational Foundation of the International Furnishings and Design Association with the participation of the 200 Steele Building. The winning entry, along with others, will be on display at the reception.

The competition is the third and final Raymond Waites Design Competition to be sponsored by the Educational Foundation of IFDA. 

“It was an honor to judge such bright and imaginative entries,” said Joyce Poynton, FIFDA foundation chair and one of the judges. “These students bring great promise to the home furnishings industry.” 

Other judges were Waites, and designer/professor Dr. Wilma Hammett, FIFDA.

“All entries showed genuine merit,” Waites said. “I applaud their efforts and congratulate Joseph Danielsen on being the top winner.”

Each entry had to fulfill criteria requirements which included an essay that mentioned future goals, an inspiration page, floor plan, elevations/perspectives, color renderings, specifications, and one original product design suitable for today’s manufacturing and marketing.  All had to be assembled in a portfolio.

Danielsen’s creation included doric columns, Palladian windows and doors, relaxing pool and spa area, beautiful eating areas, and practical but stylish furniture. He included architectural details not only in the exterior but the interior as well, symmetrical balance, and modern conveniences combined with classic elegance.