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Durkan Names Winners Of Design Contest
5.27.10 | Las Vegas, NV | The winners of the first hospitality carpet design
contest from Durkan – the
hospitality brand of The Mohawk Group – have been discovered.
Today at HD Expo (booth #3804), Durkan unveiled the winning carpet
designs from its D*scover
competition. Held in partnership with NEWH (The Network of the
Hospitality Industry), D*scover was established to exhibit the talent of
hospitality designers, while contributing toward the education of future
designers. Grand prizes were awarded to one design professional and one
student.
Karen Bradley, marketing coordinator at Boston-based firm Group One Partners, Inc., took the grand prize in the professional category with her vibrant, floral-inspired patterns. Using the hydrangea as her muse, Bradley created a delicately designed collection brought to life with vivid, eye-catching hues. In addition to showing her designs at HD Expo, Bradley will travel to New York City for lunch and a studio tour with top American designer Todd Oldham.
In the student category, it was the organic designs of Emily Riebkes that caught the attention of the judging team. The University of Northern Iowa sophomore paid tribute to “nature’s natural beauty” with her prized patterns. Noting the importance of eco-conscious design and products, Riebkes said she sought to put nature’s beauty on display. Her flooring creations are based off the reflections and ripples of water. As the grand prize student winner, Riebkes received a $3,000 Durkan scholarship from NEWH.
“Since this is D*scover’s first year, we couldn’t fully anticipate the response we would get from participants,” said Barbara Marcy, Director of Creative Design, Durkan. “Not only was the competition a success in terms of the number of submissions, the quality of work we received was exceptional. Karen and Emily stood out because their designs pushed the limits of traditional carpet design – something our own Durkan design team aspires to do every day.”
Durkan received an array of submissions for its inaugural contest and entries were evaluated on concept, presentation and market feasibility by a panel of industry professionals: Todd Oldham of Todd Oldham Studio; Textile Designer Virginia Langley of Sky Designs, Inc.; NEWH President Helen L. Reed; and Durkan’s Marcy.
The following D*scover participants were also rewarded for their creative contributions:
About Durkan
Durkan is the hospitality brand of The Mohawk Group, a leading commercial carpet manufacturer and a pioneer in the design of sustainable carpeting. From the hotel lobby and corridors to guest rooms and ballrooms, casinos, and areas of assisted living facilities, Durkan is world-renowned as an industry leader in innovative design solutions and high style, high-performance hospitality carpeting. With state-of-the-art spectronic printing, Computer Yarn Placement (CYP) tufting technology and forward-thinking pattern and texture technologies, Durkan’s comprehensive line of patterned and custom carpet products provide the inspired design, advanced engineering and expressive style needed to set the right tone for every installation. For additional information, look for Durkan at www.durkan.com or www.themohawkgroup.com or call 800-241-4580. Connect with The Mohawk Group on Facebook and Twitter.
About NEWH
NEWH, The Network of the Hospitality Industry, is the premier networking resource for the hospitality industry, providing scholarships, education, leadership development, recognition of excellence, and business development opportunities. Founded in 1984, NEWH is an international non-profit organization, with 18 chapters and many regional areas. NEWH brings together professionals from all facets of the hospitality industry providing opportunities for education, professional development and networking. The organization offers unique opportunities including an international membership directory, Career Network, magazine and sponsorship of leading industry expositions and conferences. To date, NEWH has given in excess of $2,050,000.00 USD in scholarships to young people wishing to pursue careers in the hospitality industry. For additional information, email [email protected].
Karen Bradley, marketing coordinator at Boston-based firm Group One Partners, Inc., took the grand prize in the professional category with her vibrant, floral-inspired patterns. Using the hydrangea as her muse, Bradley created a delicately designed collection brought to life with vivid, eye-catching hues. In addition to showing her designs at HD Expo, Bradley will travel to New York City for lunch and a studio tour with top American designer Todd Oldham.
In the student category, it was the organic designs of Emily Riebkes that caught the attention of the judging team. The University of Northern Iowa sophomore paid tribute to “nature’s natural beauty” with her prized patterns. Noting the importance of eco-conscious design and products, Riebkes said she sought to put nature’s beauty on display. Her flooring creations are based off the reflections and ripples of water. As the grand prize student winner, Riebkes received a $3,000 Durkan scholarship from NEWH.
“Since this is D*scover’s first year, we couldn’t fully anticipate the response we would get from participants,” said Barbara Marcy, Director of Creative Design, Durkan. “Not only was the competition a success in terms of the number of submissions, the quality of work we received was exceptional. Karen and Emily stood out because their designs pushed the limits of traditional carpet design – something our own Durkan design team aspires to do every day.”
Durkan received an array of submissions for its inaugural contest and entries were evaluated on concept, presentation and market feasibility by a panel of industry professionals: Todd Oldham of Todd Oldham Studio; Textile Designer Virginia Langley of Sky Designs, Inc.; NEWH President Helen L. Reed; and Durkan’s Marcy.
The following D*scover participants were also rewarded for their creative contributions:
- Kim Hayden Holt, Design & Industry/Second Place Professional
- Samantha Cash, Deacon Design, Inc./Third Place Professional
- Carissa Thompson, Designer/Honorable Mention Professional
- Agatha Strompolos, Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design/Honorable Mention Student
- Kacie Wasserman, Art Institute of Houston/Honorable Mention Student
- Ryuehi Minami, Fashion Institute of Technology NYC/ Honorable Mention Student
About Durkan
Durkan is the hospitality brand of The Mohawk Group, a leading commercial carpet manufacturer and a pioneer in the design of sustainable carpeting. From the hotel lobby and corridors to guest rooms and ballrooms, casinos, and areas of assisted living facilities, Durkan is world-renowned as an industry leader in innovative design solutions and high style, high-performance hospitality carpeting. With state-of-the-art spectronic printing, Computer Yarn Placement (CYP) tufting technology and forward-thinking pattern and texture technologies, Durkan’s comprehensive line of patterned and custom carpet products provide the inspired design, advanced engineering and expressive style needed to set the right tone for every installation. For additional information, look for Durkan at www.durkan.com or www.themohawkgroup.com or call 800-241-4580. Connect with The Mohawk Group on Facebook and Twitter.
About NEWH
NEWH, The Network of the Hospitality Industry, is the premier networking resource for the hospitality industry, providing scholarships, education, leadership development, recognition of excellence, and business development opportunities. Founded in 1984, NEWH is an international non-profit organization, with 18 chapters and many regional areas. NEWH brings together professionals from all facets of the hospitality industry providing opportunities for education, professional development and networking. The organization offers unique opportunities including an international membership directory, Career Network, magazine and sponsorship of leading industry expositions and conferences. To date, NEWH has given in excess of $2,050,000.00 USD in scholarships to young people wishing to pursue careers in the hospitality industry. For additional information, email [email protected].
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