What are we looking for in the Interior Design Category?

Your end-product needs to be practical and socially-driven with a clear vision to deliver positive impact for the end-users you have in mind.

Amplifying Empathy Through Design

Open category

Less than 10,000 sq ft

Diploma Year 2 students and onwards

1 Project ONLY

SAMPLE PRESENTATION BOARD - INTERIOR DESIGN CATEGORY All entry submissions need to include existing site photos. (if applicable)

Existing Site Photos
(if applicable)
Project Profile
- - Project Name
- - Project Category
- - Concept
Design Statement
Project Plan & Furniture Layout Plan
Project Elevation
Perspectives of the project in 3D. Students can choose perspectives according to their own perspective
Colour chips with the corresponding Nippon Paint colour codes and names
Students should provide captions for selected perspectives applied with regards to the concept
Explaination of the green elements and green paint products used in the project

Identifies clear and impactful project concepts and problem statements.
Displays effective and extensive research.
Demonstrates the ability to propose relevant and effective solutions to the design challenge.
Indicates critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Showcases originality, relevance and potential impact to users.
Reflects human-centred values.
PROMPTERS
Does your design successfully fulfil an innate human-need or solve a problem?
Does your design facilitate better functionality and purpose for its inhabitants or visitors on a human scale?
Does your design reflect ergonomic and environmental principles that sustain physical well-being?
Does your design offer alternative perspectives and/or ways of solving problems?

Spatial planning: Appropriate design and planning of individual spaces to suit the specific needs of the user, with an emphasis on anthropometric and ergonomic principles.
Functionality: Design is appropriate for its intended use and has a positive impact which benefits the community and users holistically.
Practicality: Design is fit to deliver with materials and technology readily available in the market today. It displays a high level of integration between aesthetic and practicality.
PROMPTERS
Could your design be implemented using processes, materials and technologies available or in development today?
Is your design a versatile one that supports people, activities and change?
Does your design stand the test of time, from both an aesthetic and physical point of view?

Displays a high level of originality and creativity.
Showcases the ability to deliver innovative and forward-driven interventions with the integration of technology.
PROMPTERS
Does your design maximize or leverage tech-enabled connectivity and/or intelligence?
Is your design original in its execution?

Showcases brilliant and creative use of colours.
Showcases brilliant display of balance between colours, materials and design outputs.
Demonstrates the use of colour for the enhancements of materials and facades etc.

Demonstrates the capacity to support the needs of people and the environment in the long-term with an impactful approach. (e.g. Demonstrates climate and energy responsiveness)
Displays an effective thought process and the use of renewable resources and life cycle throughout the development and maintenance of the design.
Displays long-lasting design and universality.
PROMPTERS
Does your design consist of sustainable and eco-friendly elements which help preserve the natural environment?

Presentation showcases a high level of clarity, creativity and interactivity.
Presentation is cohesive and demonstrates a high level of understanding of the design challenges and solutions given, paired with appropriate visual aids, graphics and/or animations.
Presentation focuses on both your project deliverables and design philosophy, including the journey and concept.

Score based on theme compatibility, level of innovation, forward & critical thinking.
Design should convey a solution that is feasibly resulting in a positive impact to the design outcome.