Chair Affair Competition: Call for Entries

JUDGING CRITERIA
Jurors will judge entries on the following criteria: 1) Concept Statement (clear explanation of entry) 2) Creativity of Piece (design innovation and uniqueness). 3) Function (usability and appropriateness). 4) Material integrity (color, texture, detail, durability, suitability). 5) Craftsmanship and execution (structural and aesthetic value). 6) Best Recycled Materials Design: To be eligible, the entry must contain a minimum of 50% recycled content. To be considered a recycled design, the entry must contain reused, reconditioned or re-manufactured materials or recycled raw materials destined for the landfill. Entries are not limited to chairs, but MUST be furniture i.e.: tables, chairs, benches, sofas, bureaus, etc. Entries must be freestanding, and wall or ceiling mounted pieces will not be accepted. Pieces must weigh less than 300 pounds and be original in design. Pieces may draw inspiration from past or present furniture designs but may not directly copy. Entries must be assembled or manufactured between April 23, 2011 and April 20, 2012.

AWARDS
Seven awards will be presented at the Chair Affair Gala: Best Professional Design, Best Student Design, Best Recycled Materials Design, Best Craftsmanship, Best Functional Design, Most Creative Design, and People’s Choice Award. Category placement will be at the jury’s discretion. When entering the competition, it is not necessary to select a category you wish to enter. People’s Choice Award is selected by Gala attendees. Prizes will be awarded in each category and awarded at the Chair Affair Gala held on April 21, 2012.

ENTRY FEES
Entry fees are non-refundable and must be paid by check or online. Please make Checks payable to idi. Checks must accompany the entry form. Student entry fees are $30.00, professional entry fees are $40.00. Please include one form with each entry. Entry forms must be postmarked no later than April 13, 2012. Entries postmarked later than April 13th will be considered late and will not be judged. There will be no exceptions and the entry fee will remain non-refundable. Entry fee does not include ticket to the Gala, and entrants must purchase tickets separately. Tickets may be purchased online (see our website for more details: www.interiordesignersofidaho.org) or at the door.

DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS
Entries should be delivered to the Linen Building 1402 W. Grove St. Boise, Idaho between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm Friday April 20th 2012. Late Deliveries will not be accepted as judging begins April 20th promptly at 4:00 pm. Please contact Kimberly if you have special drop off needs at (208) 371-2560

PICK UP INSTRUCTIONS
Entries and Awards MUST be picked up Sunday, April 22nd between 7 am and 12 pm at the Gala Site. Entries and awards may also be removed from the Gala by entrants the night of the event after the awards ceremony with prior notification to idi. Upon pick up please identify yourself to the idi member before attempting to remove an award or entry. idi will not be responsible for entries left behind after 12:00 pm Sunday, April 22nd, 2012.