ISFD Extends Entry Deadline for 2022 Innovation + Design

June 29, 2022  by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry   

This furniture industry sponsored juried competition is designed to acknowledge professional designers who make their own product and the next generation of serious woodworking students who are anticipating  a career in the custom wood and related home furnishings industries. The competition is open to professional  maker/designers and students within the continental U.S.

“The Innovation + Design 2022  competition and exhibition showcases the products and designs of the top independent furnishing’s makers in the seating, occasional tables, occasional storage, lighting, accessories, and dining room furniture categories,” stated John Conrad, executive director of ISFD. “It is an excellent opportunity for designers, makers, artisans, and students to gain career launching industry exposure as they express their creativity and imagination with innovative designs of executable home furnishings. As an added benefit, this year’s finalists will be interviewed for the international podcast, Design Between the Lines, and the winners will be featured in industry publications. Category winners will also receive cash prizes ranging from $250-$1000. Best of show winners will receive Congdon Yards Generator gift cards to work on any project of their choice. The entry fee is $50.”

The Innovation + Design  competition will culminate with a display of the finalist’s projects and an announcement of the winners at the “Meet the Designers” event held at The LOFT at Congdon Yards, 400 W. English Rd in High Point, on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. 

“Also, all finalists’ projects will be uniquely photographed by more than 25 area photographers participating in the Innovation + Design’s photographic competition. The winners of the photographic competition will be announced at a live celebration on Oct. 3rd,” Conrad added.