INDIANAPOLIS MONTHLY HOME 2008 DESIGN AWARDS

General Information

The 2008 Indianapolis Monthly Home Design Awards have been established to recognize outstanding interior design projects by professional designers and talented non-professionals in seven independently judged categories:

Category #1 Overall Home: main living spaces, kitchen and at least one bedroom
Category #2 Singular Space: part of a larger residence (bedroom, living room, etc.) (not part of a project submitted in another category)
Category #3 Kitchen over $50,000 (not part of a project submitted in another category)
Category #4 Kitchen under $50,000 (not part of a project submitted in another category)
Category #5 Bath (not part of a project submitted in another category)
Category #6 Outdoor Living Space Category #7 Living Space by a Non-professional

Eligibility

With the exception of the non-professional category, participants must be individuals or members of a design team engaged in the practice of home building, architecture or interior design. At least 50 percent of the design team must be professional designers. Firm names as well as team members will be recognized.

Each entry must represent a permanent installation completed no earlier than January 1, 2006.

Projects already showcased publicly are not eligible. This includes model homes, tour homes (such as Home-a-Rama, Decorators Showhouse, and Indianapolis Monthly Dream Home), and projects shown in an editorial format or on television. Please contact us if you have a question about a project’s eligibility.

Each entry must be approved by the homeowner and available for photography by Indianapolis Monthly Home between August 6th and September 21st, 2008.

Judging

All entries will be reviewed by a panel of residential-space designers from the Cincinnati area. Judges will make every effort to give one award and honorable mention in each category; however, awards will not be given in a category if the quality of work does not warrant a winner. Each category must receive at least two entries to be valid. The decision of the judges is final, and the publishers of Indianapolis Monthly Home assume no responsibility for the judges’ decision.

All entries will be judged on the following criteria:

— Scale and proportion
— Creative use of space
— Appropriate design solution
— Color composition
— Functional use of space
— Innovation
— Relationship of materials, textures
— Effective use of lighting and pattern

Instructions and Entry Requirements

Entries must fulfill the requirements of the submission packet, download here. Omission of any required material may result in disqualification of entry. All materials should be typed or clearly printed.

Submission Packets

A completed submission packet must accompany each entry. Submission packets become the property of Indianapolis Monthly Home and may not be returned, with the exception of any professionally photographed prints.

We will remove names, company name, or other identifying info from any materials where it is not requested. If the identification cannot be removed, we will not submit the material with the entry.


Please provide and/or review the following information:
1. Entry Form (2 pages)
2. Category Page: Mark the category that you are entering.
3. Project Description Form: Write a descriptive overview of the scope of the project, which may be used in conjunction with announcing the results of the contest. Do not reveal the firm name or identifying information.
4. Concept Statement Form: Write a statement covering your goals, the clients’ wishes, design challenges, design solutions and unique aspects of the project. Do not reveal the firm name or identifying information.
5. Floor Plans: Provide a floor plan(s) of each project, reduced but legible. All plans must be on 8 1/2” x 11” sheets. Remove all project or firm identification.
6. Photographs: Provide a minimum of three views/details for each room, printed on or attached to 8 1/2” x 11” sheets. Remove all project or firm identification from photos. Submit actual photographs or digital prints. Do not include slides or disks.
7. Source Information Form: Provide information regarding sources used in the project. Submit one form per photograph. Three forms have been included in this packet. Make additional copies as needed.
8. Publicity Release Form: All photographs and drawings in the submission packets must be cleared by the Submitting Designer, Homeowner and complete design team. Indianapolis Monthly Home assumes no responsibility for copyright or photographic fees for submitted work. Information for awards and publicity purposes may be taken from this form.
9. Checklist: Sign and date completed checklist to verify all information has been submitted.