Kimball International established the Makers of a Better Future fund in partnership with the IIDA Foundation to support IIDA members who are integrating the spirit of foresight into design, fostering innovative solutions for tomorrow's challenges. This award recognizes those committed to advancing technology, sustainability, or social evolution through visionary design practices.
Open Date: Monday, February 3, 2025
Close Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Video Component
3 – 5 minute video, to include:
- Introduction for yourself and provide background on your experience and passion for commercial interior design
- Description of a recent design project in workplace, health, or education that integrates future considerations for the next 5-10 years
- Discussion on the project’s purpose, scope, and key elements of the project.
- Be sure to talk about "signals of change" or "trends" you identified that helped shaped the project direction.
- You may want to highlight things like technology advancements - i.e. smart systems for workplace, telehealth solutions for healthcare or immersive learning experiences for education. We want to clearly see how you've considered the built environment to adapt and cater to the changing needs of future users.
- We encourage you to include images, renderings, and sketches that helps to tell the story.
Additional requirements:
- 1 Letter of Recommendation
- CV/Resume
- Credentials as applicable
Optional: Additional materials that support your project submission (drawings, renderings, images, etc.)
Eligibility
Practicing interior designers or architects who are committed to advancing technology, sustainability, or social evolution through their design practice are encouraged to apply.
Submission Requirements
All submissions must be completed electronically. No hard copy submissions will be accepted. If any of the following items are missing, your application will not be reviewed. Any additional materials will be removed and not considered.