Design Emphasis is an awards program geared toward offering design students an opportunity to demonstrate not only their talent, but also originality before a judging panel of furniture industry designers, manufacturing and retail executives, and members of the trade press who have design-oriented backgrounds.
Out of 150 entries from design schools across the country, 50 were selected as finalists. Mallard was announced winner in the Commercial/Office/Hospitality category with her Courting Chair. Brandon Skupski claimed top finish in the Accent Furniture/Tables category for his X-Flat Table.