2015 Sherwin-Williams STIR Student Design Challenge
What it’s about
The contest has two categories: residential design and commercial design. The top winner from each category will receive a $2,500 cash prize. Second-place winners will win a $1,000 cash prize, and third-place winners will win a $500 cash prize.
The two first-place winners will also have their work featured in the 2015 edition of STIR magazine. All winners will be featured on our Sherwin-Williams for Design Pros Facebook page.
Who may enter: Students may enter as individuals or as a design team. With a team entry, one student must be designated as the team contact.
Challenge categories: Residential design and commercial design. You can submit designs for a single room or an entire structure. Examples of commercial projects include (but are not limited to) a retail space, a healthcare facility, a hotel, a spa or a restaurant.
Requirements: Contest is open to projects of all kinds, though each entry must use a minimum of three Sherwin-Williams colors (of the student’s choice). Only projects using Sherwin-Williams colors will qualify.
Files: Load up to three color renderings directly to this site, along with your supporting info.
Timing: Contest is open for entries March 1–April 15, 2015.
Judges: Jackie Jordan, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams, will be assisted this year by two notable designers. Judging residential entries: Kerrie Kelly, award-winning designer and owner of Kerrie Kelly Design Lab. Judging commercial entries: Stephen Chung, architect and creator/host of Cool Spaces! on public television.
| Judge: Jackie Jordan, director of color marketing, Sherwin-Williams |
Residential Design Judge: Kerrie Kelly, award-winning designer and owner, Kerrie Kelly Design Lab | Commercial Design Judge: Stephen Chung, architect and creator/host of public television’s Cool Spaces! |
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