ARCHITECTURAL INTERIOR DESIGN

Interior Design Category Guidelines

We want you to delve deeper and explore how your designs can create a positive impact towards users of the space. You can transform the space to strengthen the connection between people, protect our culture and heritage, preserve nature and more.

Level of innovation

Aesthetic qualities in relations to
the social needs, human interactivity
and wellbeing of users

Functionality regarding lasting
and ergonomic designs

Interior space
energy utilisation

Colour and
light theories

Submission Criteria & Checklist

Theme

CONVERGENCE:
Championing Purposeful Design

Project Category

Open category

Project Layout Size

Less than 10,000 sqft

Participants Requirement

Diploma Year 2 students and onwards

Submission Limit

1 Project ONLY

Submission Requirements

Project title and theme/concept
Design concept statement
Presentation boards (A2 size)
Labelling the presentation boards
Perspective images
Photographs
Colours

See Detailed Requirements And Specifications

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 and furniture layout plan
Project elevation
Perspective of the project in 3D - Students can label the perspectives accordingly.
Colour chips with the corresponding Nippon Paint colour codes and names.
Students should provide captions for selected perspectives to interpret the connection between the space and the concept.
Explanation 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-centered 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?
Is your design able to deliver and demonstrate commercial or social values?
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.
Displays a high level of integration between aesthetic and practicality.
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?

Demonstrates the capacity to support the needs of people and the environment (e.g. climate and energy responsiveness) .
Displays effective thought process and 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?

Design is aesthetically pleasing and effectively integrates social and cultural aspects for the users.
Place-making: Creates opportunities for users to interact through the use of the space.

Demonstrates deep understanding of colours and its impact on users.
Showcases brilliant and creative use of colours as part of the design solution.
Showcases exceptional balance between colours, materials and aesthetic outputs.

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.