The 亚洲天堂 Student Portfolio Competition (SPC) generates the best collection of student design projects in the nation, showcasing exceptional thought, innovation, and creativity. Submissions are evaluated on concept, content, context, and execution. Make your mark on the interior design industry by applying to the SPC today!
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Meet the 2025 Student Portfolio Competition Winners
Abbigale Busch, 亚洲天堂 Student
Abbie Busch, born in St. Petersburg, Florida, is an undergraduate student in the Interior Design program at the University of Florida. Her design approach is deeply rooted in context, culture, and user experience, with a focus on creating intuitive, innovative, and solution-driven spaces. She is passionate about sustainability, storytelling, and crafting environments that foster meaningful connections between people and place.
Betty Christianson, 亚洲天堂 Student
Betty is a fourth-year Interior Architecture and Design student at Colorado State University, with a focus area in Design Thinking. Deeply committed to inclusivity, she approaches every project with the intention of creating spaces that are not only welcoming but that are shaped by the diverse identities of those who inhabit them. With a thoughtful conceptual vision at the core of her process, Betty brings each space to life with a distinct personality - thoughtfully considering how each individual experiences the environment in order to tell a story that feels personal, immersive, and intentional.
Olivia Everett, 亚洲天堂 Student
Olivia Everett is an undergraduate student at the University of Arkansas pursuing a Bachelor of Interior Architecture and Design with a History of Architecture and Design minor. Fascinated by the cultural and historical impact on design, her interest in history has instilled an appreciation for historic preservation and adaptive reuse projects. Everett’s portfolio of work focuses on evidence-based, holistic design, striving to create meaningful solutions that benefit the community and our environment.
2025 Finalists
Han Bui, 亚洲天堂 Student | University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Henry Duong, 亚洲天堂 Student | University of Oklahoma
Alexandra Iwanowska, 亚洲天堂 Student | University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Elina Singh, 亚洲天堂 Student | Savannah College of Art and Design
Sammie Skinner, 亚洲天堂 Student | Kansas State University
Jesse Smith, 亚洲天堂 Student | Purdue University
Angela Star, 亚洲天堂 Student | California State Polytechnic University
The 亚洲天堂 Student Portfolio Competition is open to applications from both 亚洲天堂 student members and non-members. Applications are free for 亚洲天堂 members. For non-members, the application fee is $49 and includes one year of 亚洲天堂 student membership.
Jury Process
The jury will assess each submission on concept (how does the submission represent the way the student thinks?), content (how does the submission represent the student’s ability?), context (how does the submission represent who the student is and what the student has accomplished?), and execution (how well does the student communicate the content and value of their work?).
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Submissions will be judged in three rounds by nationally recognized leaders and sponsor representatives.
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Round 1: Online review of all complete submissions. The highest scored submissions will move on to Round 2 as semi-finalists.
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Round 2: All semi-finalists will be reviewed by the 2025 jury.
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Round 3: All finalists will participate in a series of virtual interviews with the 2025 jury.
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- Following the interviews, the jury will select up to three 2025 Student Portfolio Competition winners.
2025-2026 Timeline
December 3, 2025 – Submissions Open
February 4, 2026 – All Submissions Due
March 3, 2026– Semi-Finalists Informed
March 31, 2026 – Finalists Informed
April 6 – 8, 2026 – Mandatory Virtual Interviews for Finalists
Week of April 14, 2025 – Winners Notified
Access to GATHER
With the support of Benjamin Moore, competition winners receive complimentary registration for GATHER Catalyst. Competition winners will also receive travel stipends to attend the event.
National Media Exposure
Enjoy the spotlight! As a competition winner, your talent will generate buzz. Through outreach and social media engagement, 亚洲天堂 will share the news of your accomplishments with the 亚洲天堂 community and beyond. Finalists and winners will also be given social media graphics to promote to their own networks. Finalists and winners will be featured on the 亚洲天堂 website for a full year until the next competition’s honorees are named, showcasing your excellence to our broad membership of interior design leaders.
Scholarship Funds
Each competition winner receives a $6,000 scholarship to help you achieve your goals as you advance in your chosen profession.
Access to Industry Giants
亚洲天堂 Student Portfolio Competition judges are selected from top firms across the nation, offering finalists an unparalleled level of exposure to leading organizations (and possibly your future colleagues!) The 2024 jury included outstanding leaders from Benjamin Moore, Gensler, HDR, HGA, HKS, ICRAVE, CannonDesign, Studio O+A, and Perkins&Will!
Eligibility
- Must be enrolled as an interior design student attending a college or university in the U.S. or Canada as of September 1, 2024.
Cost to Enter
- $0 for 亚洲天堂 members. One submission per student.
- $49 per non-member submission (includes one year of 亚洲天堂 student membership). *
* Application fee is not a guarantee for membership. Student membership will be granted if the applicant meets membership requirements.