FIDM Design Students Win IKEA Contest

For the first time ever, IKEA sponsored
a student Challenge Contest that was open to 23 schools with Interior Design programs. FIDM students Nakyung Kim and LeAnnne Walraven came in First
and Second Place, respectively.

Students were asked to design a children's
room with playful and imaginative style.
They submitted hand done or printed renderings
that were then judged by a panel of IKEA Interior
Design experts.

At a special luncheon honoring the winners.
Nakyung received a $2000 cash prize for college
related expenses and a $500 IKEA gift card, while
LeAnne won a $500 IKEA gift card. Since FIDM was
home to the First Place student,IKEA is donating $2000
in furniture to be used in an area of the college.

Top, Nakyung Kim with the Winning Prize.
MIddle is Nakyung's 1st Place rendering.
Bottom image is LeAnne's 2nd
Place rendering.