Jesse Price, a third-year student and President-Elect for the student chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers at NDSU, is the winner of the 2020 American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), MN Excellence in Design Student Award!  Students in the competition were required to be an ASID MN student member and have completed one year of undergraduate study in a two-year accredited program or four-year accredited program. The students who entered the competition were from seven colleges across Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.

“I chose to enter the competition because I was proud of my Martin Residence project and wanted the opportunity to enter in a design competition. I did not know what to expect after I submitted my project to the competition but was excited for the results. Having the ability to create hand-rendered perspectives was the most enjoyable part of the project for me. I could add details and custom features that made the home come to life and work well for the Martins! I enjoyed the design challenges presented in this downtown condominium and look forward to entering more design competitions. Attention to detail and hard work always pays off!”

In the competition, the student projects were judged on presentation skills, design and planning competency, and conceptual creativity. Entries were judged in a blind format by two past ASID MN chapter presidents, the current ASID MN chapter president, and overseen by the 2019 ASID MN chapter president. Each entry had to answer the following question:

What design problem you were presented with for this project? How did you solve it?

“A retired couple, the Martins, had just purchased a downtown condominium and hired an interior designer to create a mid-century modern home where they can age in place. This condominium needed to be stylish, comfortable, and offer sustainable design considerations. A welcoming environment was essential for hosting friends and family, people of all abilities. With sustainability and universal design as main considerations for these clients, I was able to create a stylish home for them to enjoy. The incorporation of bold patterns and colorful textures were seen throughout the comfortable furniture.  The materials selected within the project are recycled and sustainable to the environment, many reflecting the colors of nature. The use of glass throughout the space allows light to travel throughout the wide and spacious condominium. Handicap accessible appliances and design considerations were made to allow easy living for the Martins. Ergonomic furniture pieces were implemented for comfort and ease of use for the family. Technological advancements, such as programmed lighting, window coverings, and volume, are incorporated throughout the space for flexibility and ease of control. The Martin Residence offers details to allow the Martins to live a long, comfortable life in.”

The Martin Residence is a project completed for the ADHM 251 Interior Design Studio I: Residential course. The project is focused on ageing in place, universal design, and sustainable design.  Students design a condominium for a recently retired couple who are downsizing from a home to a condominium in downtown Fargo.

View Jesse's Entire Project >