Student Video Essay Contest: Artificial Intelligence as a Designer's Toolkit
Calling all interior design students! Here's your chance to showcase your creative flair and innovation by diving into the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). IIDA SFC Student Affairs is launching a Student Video Essay Contest where you can share how AI has impacted your design projects.
THE CHALLENGE
Create a 3 to 5-minute video essay explaining how you've incorporated AI into one of your studio projects. Whether it's generating mood boards, design concepts, space planning, 3D modeling, or even optimizing sustainable design solutions—tell us how AI has become a game-changer in your design process. Be sure to highlight both the opportunities and challenges you’ve faced and your overall position on how AI fits into your toolkit as a future interior designer.
CONTEST GUIDELINES
Eligibility: The contest is open to all students; no membership required, enrolled in an interior design program in an educational institution located in West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Meyers, Naples & Miami, FL.
Video Length: Video essays should be between 3 to 5 minutes in length.
Content Guidelines: In addition to your studio project and creative thinking process, your video essay may include your design thinking process, studio culture experiences, animations, or any creative element that effectively communicates your position on AI as a toolkit and its impact on your design. All artificial intelligence platforms and tools used in the project must be identified both audibly and visually in the video.
Originality: All submissions must be original work created by the participant(s). Plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.
Language: Video essays should be submitted in English.
Team Submissions: You can submit a video essay as an individual or as a team of up to 2 members. Collaborative efforts are encouraged!
Additional Submission Document: Students must upload a picture of their current student ID at the university/college they are currently enrolled in.
Theme: The central theme of your video essay revolves around your perspective on Artificial Intelligence as a Designer’s Toolkit. AI pushes the boundaries of designers’ creativity, offering tools that range from simple mood board generation to more technical tasks like space planning and 3D modeling. In your video essay, you will focus on showcasing the use of AI in your project, the final outcome, and its impact on your interior design process.
Here are the key points your video essay should cover:
Select a Studio Project: Begin by selecting a studio project where you have used Artificial Intelligence as part of your design process. Whether it's generating mood boards, design concepts, space planning, 3D modeling, or even optimizing sustainable design solutions.
Application of AI in the Design Process: Explain how you leveraged Artificial Intelligence in your design process. Identify the use of Artificial Intelligence in the scope of the project, the platform and tools you used.
Evaluation of Success: Discuss how you would evaluate the success of your project in terms of creativity and originality. This might involve gathering feedback from instructors or mentors.
Challenges and Opportunities: Explore the challenges and opportunities that come with designing with Artificial Intelligence. Discuss potential hurdles you might encounter during the design phases.
Intellectual Property: Explain the consideration of intellectual property in the use of Artificial Intelligence.
Visual Representation: As part of your submission, include a visual representation of your chosen project. This can be a sketch, floor plan, rendering, model, or any visual aid that helps convey your design process. Any additional information to effectively communicate your ideas is encouraged.
Production Quality: The overall production value, including audio, visuals, and editing.
Your video essay should be structured in an informative and well-organized manner. It should demonstrate your understanding of technical aspects of Artificial Intelligence in interior design and its impact in the field.
SUBMISSION PROCESS:
Enroll in the competition by sending the following information to Vpstudentaffairs@iidasfc.org and president@iidasfc.org by April 28th 2025.
Student name(s)
IIDA member number
Contact information
School name, program, and year you are attending
A brief description of your video essay
The link to your video essay:
Create your captivating 3-5 minutes video essay with a focus on the theme of your position on "Artificial Intelligence as a Designer's Toolkit.”
Upload your video to a video-sharing platform (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) with the title: "Student Video Essay Contest: [Your Title]."
Submissions will be accepted starting January 20th, 2025 and the deadline for entries is April 28th 2025. Late entries will not be considered.
JUDGING CRITERIA
The Student Video Essay Contest: Artificial Intelligence as a Designer’s Toolkit goes beyond merely showcasing creativity in design outcomes. It evaluates students’ creative and design thinking processes, forward-thinking abilities, adaptability to new technologies, and their capacity to communicate a designer’s vision. In essence, this scholarship assesses the essential skills needed for future-proof designers.
The entries will be judged on the following criteria:
Technical Proficiency: How proficient in utilizing AI platforms and tools for interior design.
Creativity and Originality: How uniquely the theme of Artificial Intelligence as a Designer's Toolkit is presented. Creative integration of AI in the design process to enhance the project outcomes. Participants must present the design processes and original ideas.
Message and Impact: How effectively the video essay conveys the student’s position on the theme and the potential impact of the video in raising awareness about Artificial Intelligence as a Designer's Toolkit.
Production Quality: The overall production value, including audio, visuals, and editing.
PRIZES
1st Place: $1,250 Scholarship
2nd Place: $750 Scholarship
3rd Place: $500 Scholarship
Non-Monetary:
The first place winner will have a mentorship session with an IIDA SFC Executive Board Member.
The first place winner project will be featured on IIDA SFC official instagram account.
Winners will be featured in IIDA SFC website, monthly newsletter, and through our social media channels.
Winners’ video essays will be displayed at the Design Mix event allowing hundreds of industry leaders and professionals to see their creativity and vision.
Note: Winners will receive an additional funds for $150 for lodging expenses.
WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT
The winners will be awarded/announced in the IIDA SFC Design Mix-25 event in June 2025.
All contestants are strongly encouraged to attend the IIDA SFC Design Mix 25 event in June 2025.
So, grab your cameras, get creative, and show us how you're leveraging the power of AI in your design journey! Let’s see how you’re blending technology with creativity to shape the future of interior design.
Happy filming, and may the best videos win!