The ISFD Pinnacle Awards Committee and the Board of Directors initiated the ISFD Student Pinnacle Awards as part of our mission to inspire, educate, and connect the home furnishings designers of today and tomorrow.
Product Categories
Students may enter any piece from their body of work, including bedroom, dining room, or home office furnishings, an occasional table or storage piece, or an entertainment system, seating, or textile design.
Competition Rules
The competition is open to students majoring in Furniture or Industrial Design at an accredited college or university.
Seniors graduating in May, 2025 are eligible. Graduate students are eligible.
All entries must fully be the work of the entering student.
Any entry which does not meet ALL competition rules will not be judged.
Incomplete packages will not be considered.
All decisions of the judges are final.
Winning entries and contestant's identity, including photographs, may be used for publicity by ISFD or the Competition sponsors.
ISFD will assume no responsibility for lost, damaged or stolen entries.
The judges reserve the right not to issue an award if they do not feel the quality of work meets their design standards.
Entry Requirements
Students
- Must meet all Competition Rules, as stated above
- Are limited to a total of one (1) entry in the competition
- Must completely fill out and sign the Competition Entry Form
Descriptive Data/Product Information:
Include a typed description of the product, including noteworthy features and materials.
The project may be hand drawn, completed with computer aided design, or a harmonious combination of both. A final rendering must be submitted.
Entries must be received on or before 11:59pm EDT, Thursday, July 31, 2025.
Judging Criteria
Entries will be judged on the following criteria of design excellence:
