2022 by Design 'Make | Believe' Challenge
In Partnership with the Marywood University International Interior Design Association Campus Center
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What would make your ideal place to be creative? Has the world pandemic changed any of your thoughts on how you create? What are your needs? Would you need solitude, or to be around people? Would you wish for a place to exhibit, perform, or record as well? Think about comfort, materials, proportion, etc. How do you show this? Is it a drawing, a painting, a sculpture, a photo, a computer model, an animation, a poem, a song…its all up to you. Allow yourself to be as creative as possible, and through the process be aware of what might help you to be more creative along the way. Knowing what you need to create will only help you in the future to consider what other people might need for their own spaces. Over a 6 week period working virtually on a weekly basis with University Design Student Mentors you will craft your ideal space, or element of a space, that would allow you the freedom to be your most creative self. Our team of esteemed judges will select a number of student entries to be exhibited at the world's largest home furnishings trade show, High Point Market in April of 2022. This exhibition will be seen by some of the design industries leaders, as well as manufacturers, retailers, designers, and celebrities from around the world. |
Make | Believe Challenge timeline:
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Tym De Santo
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Breegan Jane
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Allison Eden
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To scores of HGTV viewers he's known simply as "Tym the Renaissance Guy" on the hit reality TV series, HGTV Design Star. That’s where Tym energetically showcased a variety of abilities including his highly inventive designing to actual hands on execution, all while navigating cleanly among his drama-laden cast mates. He is an unabashed "less is more" artist/designer with a highly inventive design sense that can't help but draw you in.
Tym's skills and abilities go well beyond his Design Star persona, (interior and exterior design) to fine artist, (sculptural furniture and photography) award winning singer/songwriter as well as a run at professional ski racing and adventure skiing. The common thread here, running like top stitch on a leisure suit lapel, a passion for using his wild imagination in a creative and inspiring way in everything he does! |
Designer, mother, and entrepreneur Breegan Jane is one of the recurring faces on HGTV, where she showcases her expertise in interior design and real estate development to help bring joy and excitement to various families deserving of new and redesigned spaces.
Breegan has been the face of leading industry conversations through round-table discussions, podcast hosting, and speaker series events across the globe. She has appeared on television stations and programs including Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, KTLA, The Hallmark Channel, The Chat, and more. Breegan also shares her number one love of motherhood through weekly blog posts and book writing, having authored her first children's story, Carbie, in 2019. |
"There is an ebullient, vibrant force afoot in the world of glass mosaics. To say she is creative would be an understatement. It might be more accurate to say she is the Lady Gaga of the tile world, bringing to bear a plucky, energetic mix of inventiveness, innovation, cheerfulness, enthusiasm, openness, tenacity, excellence – and fun – to the art and craft of glass mosaics."
Tile Letter Magazine, March 9 2020 Creating all of their mosaics by hand in New York City and using no machinery, Allison Eden has brought the most ancient form of art back into the forefront of design, and creates the most unique patterns and murals in the market from her headquarters in Brooklyn, NY. Working with the most well renowned Architects and Interior Designers in the world, designing casinos, hotels, restaurants, and homes has taught Allison to always strive for perfection and to keep pushing the boundaries of what can be done with glass and stone. |