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Anni Albers Scholars Katherine Hudson and Christopher Powell were awarded first and second place, respectively, in the17th Annual SURTEX International Student Design Competition. It was held May 18 - 20, 2003 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City. This year, the competition included 183 entries representing 14 schools worldwide. Each year, the winning entries are exhibited in New York City at SURTEX®, a North American trade show for the sale and license of art and design. The 2003 SURTEX® show featured 300 exhibitors, 30 percent of them traveling in from locations outside the United States. More than 4,600 individuals were in attendance. (Home Textiles Today Extra E-mail Newsletter, June 11, 2003, http://www.hometextilestoday.com)
For this year's competition, students designed a room of their choice, residential or commercial, for a fictitious client. Each student created six original and coordinating surface designs specifically for their client’s tastes and needs. Entries consisted of two presentation boards, one presenting the room concept and featuring the designs on the intended products, and the second showing each surface design in detail. Winning entries were selected by industry professionals. Evaluation criteria included ability to develop the designs into a coordinated room, creativity, style in relation to client, and potential for viability in the market identified by the student.
Katherine Hudson, Surtex Winner
Hudson will receive a $500 cash award and a trip to SURTEX 2003, including airfare, hotel accommodations and a one-week internship with Waverly Licensed Products. She described her first place entry and client this way:
What was once just a place to toss a tie after a long day at work has become the inspiration for the patterns used in this bedroom. The geometric shapes and floral repeats often found in men’s ties are combined to create a clean refined look that is casual enough to suit a relaxing bedroom. Deep, subtle blues and buttery creams are used to build a soothing atmosphere while punchy sunset reds add a dash of daring to this soft yet sophisticated environment.
The intended client these surface designs were created for was a couple who wanted to completely redo the master bedroom in their snug London flat. The idea was to steer clear of trendy colors and patterns, and instead incorporate a classic look that will produce a more mature atmosphere. The room contains the things that comfort the client most – tall sunny windows, shelves filled with favorite books, and their cat that never seems to leave the overstuffed mattress. They want to emphasize this coziness yet maintain a classy appearance. I envisioned a room in which they could enjoy brunch by the bed on a late Sunday morning. A snooze haven.
Powell will receive a $250 cash award for his second place entry entitled "Resort to the Tropics". He wrote:
My room was inspired by a green neutral color palette, the plants and feelings of the Pacific Rim. I want my patterns to comfort with their soft look as well as remind the soul of scenic places. Some of the designs have hidden landscapes portraits in them to spark interest and energy in the world around them.
The client is a resort owner in the Pacific Rim or warm weather location. My client needs a place where his moderately wealthy clients can relax and forget the troubles of the rat race. My client wants his patrons to be totally immersed in the feeling of calm natural scenes even while they are getting dressed. The room should mimic the outside of the lush island landscape.
Both students are Anni Albers Scholars. They are completing a dual degree program in textile design jointly administered by the College of Textiles and the College of Design. More information about the program is available online at: http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/student_center/anni_albers.html
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