For the competition, the ASID judging panel of industry professionals included several interior designers, an architect, and an industry partner. The entries were judged on a number of factors, including how well the design solution work for the intended use, the satisfaction of the client’s objectives, and the aesthetics of the project as a total design.

The Br@in Cafe at SUNY Oneonta, which opened last fall, provides early-morning and late-night refreshments for students in a relaxed atmosphere with movable furniture that is conducive to study and quiet conversation.