{"id":13274,"date":"2023-04-06T09:00:15","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T13:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/idcanada.org\/?p=13274"},"modified":"2024-05-06T16:01:20","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T20:01:20","slug":"craft-a-submission-that-judges-will-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/idcanada.org\/fr\/craft-a-submission-that-judges-will-love\/","title":{"rendered":"Craft a submission that judges will love!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Advice for students preparing for the Innovation in Design Thinking &#8211; Student Competition <\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17073\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17073\" class=\"wp-image-17073 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/idcanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2023-Student-Competition-Collages-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/idcanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2023-Student-Competition-Collages-1.png 1280w, https:\/\/idcanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2023-Student-Competition-Collages-1-980x551.png 980w, https:\/\/idcanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2023-Student-Competition-Collages-1-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1280px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17073\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Projects featured: \u2018Caladrius Health and Wellness Center\u2019 by Cali Pitcher, \u2018Y\u00faustway Healing Center; to take care of one another\/each other\u2019 by Alyssa Scott, \u2018Oasis \u2013 Interior Garden &amp; Wellness Center\u2019 by Sam Piner.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The potential of design to positively change and add value to our lives is the focus of this recognition.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Entries may be concepts or innovative processes at any scale or in any sector. Submissions must clearly communicate the intended value to people, business, or society at large.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are some helpful tips from past judges to help you prepare for this year\u2019s submission.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ask yourself the right questions throughout the submission process<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Think about:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"54\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">what is the value to users of the space?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"54\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how was innovation part of the design process?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"54\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in what ways was design thinking incorporated?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"54\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">what new considerations were taken?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"54\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">what are the innovative functions and features of space?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"54\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">what makes this project stand out?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Show evidence-based design\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Back up your claims with facts, research, studies, or anecdotes that will demonstrate your project\u2019s value of interior design and illustrate the positive impact of design on the users of the spaces. Explain how research findings were used as drivers for design decisions and planning. Based on the research collected, what kind of outcome is possible with this project, and why is it important?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clearly define your design concept<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Try to avoid over-explaining the <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">concept<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> of the space. Keep your descriptions clear and concise, and tie everything back to the design. Remember that a \u2018design concept\u2019 and \u2018design approach\u2019 require two separate answers. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Connect images to text\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your write-up should be reflected in and supported by your images, and vise versa. Remember to fully develop the design concepts in your images and in your text. The two should be clear and connected.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Complete the full form, edit, and proofread\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Give yourself enough time to go over your submission form to ensure all fields are complete, and there are no editorial errors, and then have a final proofread before submitting. It\u2019s a good idea to have another person proofread your work before submitting it. Submissions with easy-to-correct errors can be dismissed as sloppy. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The deadline to submit entries to the competition is<strong>\u00a0May 17, 2024, at 12 p.m. ET<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>IDC Student member(s) will be honoured at an awards celebration this fall. In addition, all winning projects will be profiled on IDC\u2019s website, newsletter, and promoted on IDC\u2019s social media channels.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/idcanada.org\/showcasing-winners-of-the-innovation-in-design-thinking-student-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2023 Student Competition winners<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/idcanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Student-Competition-Application-Brief.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>DOWNLOAD GUIDE<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/idcanada.formstack.com\/forms\/idc_student_competition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>SUBMIT APPLICATION<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:communications@idcanada.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">communications@idcanada.org\u00a0<\/a>with inquiries.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Innovation in Design Thinking &#8211; Student Competition provides a national spotlight for students to show the potential of design to positively change and add value to our lives. 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