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Humber College 2024 Interior Design Thesis Show

Haworth Toronto Showroom, 55 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada

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Bachelor of Interior Design

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Online full-time programs are offered as either Daytime, or a combination of Evenings and Saturdays. Check your program Dates and Times to see what the program commitment will be.

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Program Overview

Humber’s Bachelor of Interior Design degree program balances creativity with sensitive, pragmatic design thinking. Our graduates problem-solve, investigate  and explore design environments where people thrive.  

Engaging interior design studios enable you to master an evidence-based design process, develop effective presentation abilities and acquire vital professional practice skills. Team collaboration among student groups mirrors industry team practices.  

Observational field trips provide opportunities for you to connect classroom theory, such as the perception of space and human interaction, with built environments. In the fourth year, you will engage with industry mentors to research, develop and document a large-scale interior design project from initial concept to construction documentation.  

Additionally, a self-directed volunteer project helps connect your passion for design to the community and the design industry. Students have worked with organizations such as the Toronto District School Board, The Naval Reserves, Habitat for Humanity, and youth and women’s shelters.

Current students, please make sure to review your MyHumber Academic Progress report to confirm which courses you should register into for your Winter semester. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components. Humber may need to change plans for in-person learning, subject to government and public health directives and/or additional health and safety considerations.

Work-Integrated Learning  

Work-integrated learning  .

Work-integrated learning courses serve as the vital link between academic learning and real-world application. Within this framework, you will actively participate in the Professional Practice course, equipping you with the necessary skills and confidence to secure your own field experience. Throughout this journey, a dedicated career & work-integrated learning advisor offers personalized guidance and support. 

In the summer semester between Years 3 and 4, students immerse themselves in the Field Experience course, committing 420 hours of practical application within the field. Whether pursuing paid or unpaid opportunities, all experiences undergo approval by your career & work-integrated learning advisor to ensure relevance. 

Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) at Humber

Work-integrated learning.

Work-integrated learning opportunities prepare you for your future career. You will apply what you’ve learned in class and in real-world environments through a wide range of academic, community and industry partnerships. These work-integrated learning opportunities may include field experiences, professional practicums and co-operative education.

Field Experience

A field experience offers students an opportunity to engage in intensive experiences related to their field of study or career goals to build their skills, knowledge and abilities. Field experiences may be paid or unpaid.

Professional Practicum

Programs requiring a professional practicum offer practice-based experience or work hours for a professional license or certification. Students work under the direct supervision of an experienced professional. Placements are unpaid.

Co-operative Education

Students in co-op programs gain experience through paid work terms in their field of study that become progressively more complex as their skill level increases.

Optional Co-operative Education

Students in co-op programs gain experience through paid work terms in their field of study that become progressively more complex as their skill level increases. The co-op portion of this program is optional.

If you would like to learn more about work-integrated learning at Humber, visit WIL AT HUMBER

The Humber Advantage

• STUDENT EXPERIENCE
• DESIGN CENTRE
• INDUSTRY DEMAND
• FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM

Thesis Show 2023

Visit the Virtual Thesis Show to see the work by graduating students.

Thesis Show 2022

Collaborative Art Installation at Humber Art Commons

Learn more about the Winter Stations Competition 2017.

2019 Interior Design Thesis Show

Humber Interior Design students had their IMPACT Thesis Show on April 25th. It was an evening where design and creativity took over through real-world projects!

Our learning spaces provide an atmosphere which simulates design studio environments: drafting tables, computer stations, team discussion and presentation areas. An interior design resource room, complete with material samples, computer stations, a lounge area dedicated to the students, sofas, a microwave, layout space, team areas and storage, is available 24/7 with secure access. Whether you're looking to focus on your class assignments, work in the computer lab, research in the library, meet with a teacher, or consult with Career Services, Humber North has everything you need to get started.

The Humber Design Centre features a large, open concept space along with the latest digital imaging and design technologies. With seven open studios, a computer lab and a state-of-the-art resource room, complete with high-end digital cameras to photograph sample boards, the Design Centre is an incredible place to learn and explore.

In response to industry demand, our students are equipped with the workplace skills to compete in the industry immediately upon graduation. This program is designed to meet the standards professional organizations and employers require in either commercial or residential design.

Humber Also Offers the Design Foundation Program

This program is not considered a formal foundation for the Interior Design degree program, however, students may apply for individual exemptions.

Expert Faculty

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You'll learn from professors who have real-world experience and are active in the industry. Our professors are committed to providing you with practical, hands-on training to help you achieve the career you want.

Anna Stranks

M.Des. (Inclusive Design Graduate Studies) - OCAD University Bachelor of Interior Design - Ryerson University ARIDO   Professor

Claudina Sula

M.Arch - University of Buffalo B.Tech (Arch Science) - Ryerson University OAA, AIA, RAIC

Craig Crane

MA (Urban Studies)-University of Toronto    BTech (Architecture)- Toronto Metropolitan University   CIDQ, ARIDO, IDC, BCIN, RAIC, CGBC   Professor  

Halleh Nejadriahi

PhD ( Architecture) - Eastern Mediterranean University MArch – Eastern Mediterranean University   BArch – Eastern Mediterranean University   Professor

Hillary Bonnell

MA (Situated Practice) - University College London, UK   Bachelor of Interior Design – Humber ITAL   ARIDO   Professor  

Karen White

MA (Art History) – York University BA - Honours (Art History) – Queen's University Advanced Diploma (Interior Design) – Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning ARIDO, IDC Professor

Lesley Taylor

MArch – Dalhousie University, NS Bachelor of Environmental Design – Technical University of Nova Scotia, NS Diploma (Environmental Design) – Ontario College of Art and Design Professor

Maha, Dr. Salman

PhD (School of Art, Design and Architecture) – University of Huddersfield, UK M.Sc. (Architecture) – University of Baghdad B.Sc. (Architecture) – University of Baghdad LEED AP (BD+C) Professor

Marcin Kedzior

MArch – University of Toronto BFA – Queen's University Professor

Marilyn Teitelbaum

PhD (OISE)- University of Toronto MA (Education)- Central Michigan University  BAAID- Ryerson University  ARIDO (retired) NCIDQ Professor

Michael Guido

M.Arch - University of Toronto Hons. BA.  (Architecture Specialist) - University of Toronto Architectural Design Technology Diploma -  Humber College of Applied Arts & Technology Facility Planning - Humber Certificate College of Applied Arts & Technology OAA LEED®  AP BD+C

MSc ( Sustainable Development ) – Dublin Institute of Technology   BA (Interior Design) – Dublin Institute of Technology   Professor  

Sheri Lynn Crawford

MA (Interior Design) - Savannah College of Art and Design   Bachelor of Interior Design – Yorkville University   Diploma of Interior Design – Sheridan College   ARIDO, CIDQ, BCIN, IDEC, IDC   Professor  

Zack Korzen

MSc (Environmental Practice) – Royal Roads University Diploma (Architecture Technology) – Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning LEED GA Professor

MA  (Interior and Spatial Design) – Chelsea College of Art and Design, London, UK BArch – McGill University, PQ   BSc (Architecture) – McGill University, PQ CIDQ, ARIDO Professor

Debora Alcide

I have a successful fine art business that specializes in architectural renderings. I currently teach at Humber College in the Interior Decorating and Interior Design programs, where I teach sketching, design, materials and finishes and the history of furniture.

Órla joins us with experience from various academic and industry capacities with a specialty in retail, exhibition and sustainable design.

She earned an MSc in Sustainable Development for the Built Environment, a BA in Interior Design and has worked as an interior designer and sustainability consultant on both residential and commercial projects.

Órla spent six years as a senior designer with Selfridges’ Arnotts of Dublin and lectured for the Design Faculty at Griffith College Dublin, where she was integral in the implementation of Ireland’s very first MA Interior Architecture. Following, Órla taught at TU Dublin’s School of Creative Arts, where she established a student exchange program between TU Dublin and the TMU (formerly Ryerson) School of Interior Design. She also taught with Fashion Faculties of several university and college sectors, specializing in mentoring retail design start-ups and environmental design.

Study Abroad

There are several study abroad opportunities available through our Global Opportunities Department. 

Your Career

The spaces where people live, work, and socialize have a significant impact on quality of life and productivity. As a graduate of our program, you will play a key role in shaping interesting, functional, and esthetically pleasing interiors while integrating diverse cultural needs, accessibility  and environmental responsibility.  

Many excellent employment opportunities exist with interior design and interdisciplinary design firms specializing in corporate, health-care, retail, commercial, hospitality and residential design. Employment in the design and construction sector is expected to remain steady over the coming years.  

Professional Accreditations & Recognition

Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)

The interior design program, leading to the Bachelor of Interior Design, is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation , www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Avenue, Suite 350, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503-4014.

The CIDA-accredited program prepares students for entry-level interior design practice, for advanced study, and to apply for membership in professional interior design organizations. The Bachelor of Interior Design granted by Humber College meets the educational requirement for eligibility to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Examination (NCIDQ Exam). For more information about NCIDQ Exam eligibility visit: https://www.cidq.org/eligibility-requirements .

In accordance with this accreditation, Humber College provides the following student achievement data: 

Student Retention

• 92% of the students enrolled in Winter 2022 (Years 1, 2, 3) returned in the Fall 2022 to continue their studies in the Bachelor of Interior Design.
• 88% of the students enrolled in Winter 2021 (Years 1, 2, 3) returned in the Fall 2021 to continue their studies in the Bachelor of Interior Design.
• 93% of the students enrolled in Winter 2020 (Years 1, 2, 3) returned in the Fall 2020 to continue their studies in the Bachelor of Interior Design.

Data Source: CSER files

Graduation Rates

• 2021-2022 reporting year: 78.3% of the program entrants graduated within 100-175% (or 8-14 academic semesters) of the normal program duration.
• 2020-2021 reporting year: 74.6% of the program entrants graduated within 100-175% (or 8-14 academic semesters) of the normal program duration. 
• 2019-2020 reporting year: 86.7% of the program entrants graduated within 100-175% (or 8-14 academic semesters) of the normal program duration.

Data Source: CGR College Graduation Rate KPI Report

Job Placement Rates

• 2021-2022 reporting year: 88% (of 34 respondents, only domestic) of graduates were employed after graduation in interior design or a related field.
• 2020-2021 reporting year: 86% (of 43 respondents, only domestic) of graduates were employed after graduation in interior design or a related field.
• 2019-2020 reporting year: 89% (of 35 respondents, only domestic) of graduates were employed after graduation in interior design or a related field.

Data Source: obtained by faculty through searches of LinkedIn profiles and student self-reporting. This data was collected during the following time periods: for 2019-2020 graduates the data was collected between January - April 2020, for 2020-2021 graduates the data was collected between January - May 2021, and for 2021-2022 graduates the data was collected between January - May 2022. 

  Acceptance into Graduate Programs

• 2021-2022 reporting year: of 34 respondents (only domestic) 1 applied for and accepted into graduate school.
• 2020-2021 reporting year: of 43 respondents (only domestic) 1 applied for and accepted into graduate school.
• 2019-2020 reporting year: of 35 respondents (only domestic) 1 applied for and accepted into graduate school.

Data Source: obtained by faculty through student self-reporting. This data was collected during the following time periods: for 2019-2020 graduates the data was collected between January - April 2020, for 2020-2021 graduates the data was collected between January - May 2021, and for 2021-2022 graduates the data was collected between January - May 2022. 

Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO)

The program is recognized by the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) and Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) as an accredited progrm meeting the academic requirements to write the Council for Interior Design Qualifications (CIDQ) professional exams.

Additional requirements may apply.

Note: The requirements for the additional credential(s) are determined by the granting body, which is independent from the College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.

Related Programs

Design Foundation

Credential: Ontario College Certificate Length: 2 semesters

Interior Decorating

Credential: Diploma Length: 4 semesters

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Admission selection is based on the academic criteria indicated. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission.

Admission selection is based on the following five requirements:

To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:

• Grade 12 English (ENG4U or equivalent) minimum 65 per cent
• Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics (MCR3U, MCF3M, MDM4U, MCB4U, MGA4U, MCV4U or MHF4U or equivalent) minimum 60 per cent
• Four Grade 12 U or M courses in addition to those listed above
• Overall minimum grade point average (GPA) 65 per cent
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• College or university transfer status

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An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet all listed course requirements.

An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.

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An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

University Transfer Applicants

An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

A portfolio is a collection of work which tells us about your creative and problem solving process, your drawing skills and how you present yourself as an artist and designer. The work you present is extremely important in your application. Your portfolio is reviewed by Interior Design faculty to determine your suitability for the program.

Applicants must submit a portfolio that includes four creative pieces. Be sure to title each submission and briefly describe it (maximum 50 words for each piece).

The requirements for these submissions are as follows:

Submission #1  – Perspective line drawing of a chair (two-point perspective). You may use your choice of medium for this piece, however, you are encouraged to work in black line for the chair and to use construction lines to show proper perspective methods. Include a small photograph of the chair you have drawn as part of the submission page. 

Submission #2  – Perspective line drawing of an interior space or building façade. This should be from an actual space or building and not from your imagination or an abstract method. You may use your own choice of medium. Include a small photograph of the space or building you have drawn as part of the submission page. 

Submission #3  – Colour still life study that demonstrates your use of colour and composition. You are encouraged to group everyday objects such as fruit, small appliances, pottery or shoes. We will assess your representation of realistic details: shade and shadow, depth, tonal value and texture. Include a small photograph of the object(s) you have drawn as part of the submission page. 

Submission #4  – Compulsory Submission of Your Choice (one required submission)

Please choose one of the following which you feel describes your work as a designer or artist:

a) Interior design work such as plan/section/elevation and materials board. This may be a school project or something you completed on your own; b) A sculpture or architectural model, or something you designed and fabricated including the conceptual sketches and the finished piece; c) AutoCAD, Sketchup or Revit drawings you feel show your talent as a designer; d) Multiple images from a sketchbook you keep of spaces, places, buildings and objects that inspire you.

Writing Sample

Research and write a 350-word writing sample describing your knowledge and interest in interior design. Refer to current issues in the interior design profession and include any projects, periods or styles, architectural influences, designers or artists whom you feel have influenced either your artistic endeavours or your decision to pursue a career in the design discipline.

Be sure to emphasize your understanding of interior design versus decorating.

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English Language Proficiency

All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy .

International Credit Evaluation

Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.

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Post-Admission Requirements

Once you have been accepted, and have confirmed your offer, you may need to complete a further set of requirements related to your program (Post-Admission Requirements).

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Fees & financial aid.

The 2024/2025 fee for two semesters is:

• domestic: $7,440.86
• international: $21,696.78

Fees are subject to change.

Fees by Semester

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*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140

Additional Costs

$500 - materials, books and miscellaneous (for each year); $500 safety boots and hard hat; access to a computer with internet, word processing/presentation software; additional software (also available to students in computer labs on campus).

For information regarding fees for work terms, refer to Fees .

Financial Aid, Scholarships and Bursaries

Understand the costs associated with coming to Humber and explore resources available from first year to your final year on Student Fees and Financial Resources .

Scholarships

Humber degree scholarships.

Humber awards degree scholarships automatically to graduating high school students based on academic achievement. See this following chart for details. Some of the scholarships are renewable each year if you maintain an average of 80 per cent or more.

Degree Transfer Scholarships ($1,500 - $2,500)

Humber automatically awards degree transfer scholarships to students entering any Humber degree program who have completed a one-year Ontario college certificate* or a two- or three-year diploma with a GPA of 80 per cent or more from a publicly-funded college. Students who have achieved a program GPA of 80 per cent or more will be awarded a one-time scholarship of $1,500 for a certificate program or $2,500 for a diploma program in recognition of their academic achievement. Certificates and diplomas do not have to be related to the degree program of choice and are not tied to the eligibility for advanced standing or transfer credit. No application is required

80%+ Certificate | $1,500

One Time 80%+ Diploma | $2,500

Humber Scholarships

Find out more about scholarships and bursaries that you may be eligible for, visit Student Scholarships . International students can visit International Student Scholarships .

Humber Bursaries

Bursaries are available for Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs primarily based on financial need, visit Humber Bursaries.

External Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships

Find out more information about external scholarships and bursaries, visit External Awards.

Indigenous Student Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships

Humber offers a variety of bursaries and scholarships for Indigenous students, visit Indigenous Student Awards.

Explore Opportunities through Humber Pathways

Humber Pathways include:

• Opportunities to build on your college education and complete your diploma or degree at Humber.
• Degree and graduate study opportunities at other institutions in Ontario, Canada and abroad.

Additional information will be made available to students from their program before the beginning of the Winter term. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components. The delivery mode of some courses is still being determined. Humber may need to change plans for in-person learning, subject to government and public health directives and/or additional health and safety considerations.

You can find a complete list of programs with downloads including program and course details at Current Student Resources  

Students in programs marked as online/in-person will have a combination of those two types of delivery. Additional information will be made available to students from their program in the first week of June. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components. The delivery mode of some courses is still being determined. Humber may need to change plans for in-person learning, subject to government and public health directives and/or additional health and safety considerations.

Interior Design, Bachelor of

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:

• Design interior spaces that exceed expectations and enable productive and healthy users.
• Prioritize accountability and ethics in all aspects of interior design.
• Propose evidence-based design solutions that address the economic, political, sociological and technological needs of stakeholders without compromising creativity and innovation.
• Initiate, develop and communicate ideas and design details to convey design information to a target audience.
• Collaborate as effective members of design teams in a manner that demonstrates integrity and adherence to professional expectations.
• Advocate socially responsible design solutions that emphasize sustainable practices.
• Utilize risk taking and creativity to generate innovative design solutions.
• Demonstrate professional values by contributing to the profession and society as informed, resourceful, confident, and resilient design thinkers who utilize resources effectively.
• Design inclusive interior environments integrating human centered design principles to optimize the relationships between stakeholders and built environments.

Events Calendar

2024/Apr/25

Humber college 2024 interior design thesis show.

Start Time: 2024/Apr/25 5:00 PM

End Time: 2024/Apr/25 8:00 PM

Location/City: Haworth Toronto Showroom, 55 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada

The Humber College Bachelor of Interior Design class of 2024 is poised to showcase their final projects at an exclusive exhibition this April. Titled “Design ON/OFFLINE” , the year-end thesis event marks a significant achievement for students whose educational journey has been marred by the enduring challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sponsored by Canadian Interiors and Haworth , the event is slated for April 25 from 5 pm to 8 pm at the Haworth Showroom in Toronto, and represents the culmination of their exploration into merging digital ("Online") and physical ("Offline") design spaces. 

Check out our events calendar for a wide array of online and in-person events. Also submit an event using our new online form.

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Design ON/OFFLINE

April 25 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm edt.

Don’t miss the year-end show for graduating students of 2024 from Humber College’s Bachelor of Interior Design (INTD) program. Students will present their final interior design thesis projects on various evidence-based design topics.

The show’s title, “DESIGN ON/OFFLINE”, speaks to the students’ navigation of the uncertainties of the pandemic throughout the program and transition from online to offline and in-person classes within four years. The title represents the perseverance and dedication that has led up to this event.

This group of students demonstrated resilience both in the “online” realm and within “offline” learning environments. By embracing the online portion of the program, the graduating class has also embraced the landscape of design’s future, while honouring the essence of offline learning.

Date: April 25, 2024

Time: 5 – 8 p.m. ET

Location: Haworth Showroom , 55 University Ave. Toronto, ON M5J 2H7

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Humber College: Interior Design Thesis Presentations

The graduating students of 2024 from Humber College’s Bachelor of Interior Design (INTD) program are currently getting ready to present and share the culmination of the senior interior design thesis projects at the annual year-end show.

The senior thesis students are the first INTD class to have had to navigate the uncertainties of the pandemic throughout the program and transition from online to offline, in-person classes within four years. As a result, the committee has developed the brand “Design Online/Offline” to represent the perseverance and dedication that has led up to this event.

“The efforts of the fourth-year INTD students do not go unnoticed in the research community, as they worked tirelessly through the thesis research papers, many of which are being published, and are supported by the development of final designs that employ the research findings,” reads a release about the showcase.

This show will begin its journey amidst the backdrop of screens, which are compelled by the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic. This group of students demonstrated resilience both in the “online” realm and within “offline” learning environments. By embracing the online portion of the program, the graduating class has also embraced the landscape of design’s future, while honouring the essence of offline learning.

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The Bachelor of Industrial Design program is now part of the Faculty of Media & Creative Arts. Find our new thesis show on Humber Current.

Welcome to the Industrial Design Thesis Virtual Show 2020

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THESIS PROJECTS

Ergonomics and Safety in Last Mile Vehicles

Automotive and Transportation Design

Alexander Braga

Improving Sleep Quality for Insomniacs

Medical and Health Products​

Evan Demczuk

Metropolitan Parcel Distribution

Chadwick Dewey

Accessibility in River Rapid Rides

Recreation and Sports Equipment​

Hannah Fenton

Improving Comfort for Female Trekkers

Blake Gosse

SAGO - Portable Tree Delimber

Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Jack Marcisz

Mobility Aid for Lower-Limb Amputees

Maria Martinez Ardila

Light Therapy for Gestational Hypertension

Kolton McConkey

Alleviating Firefighter Heat Stress

Sandra Moros

Mobile Workstation for PLC Programmers

Lindsey Moscoe

Improving Training for Young Ski Racers

Olivia Naccarato

Human-Centric Environment for SAT Diving

Alec Paprocki

Efficient Training for Professional Pitchers

Sean Platek

Mitigating Occupational Hazards in Mining

Nicholas Praticante

RAY: Retrieval Assistance for Overboard Incidents

April Seekumar

Modular Recreational Fishing Platform

Dylan Torraville

Amphibious Arctic Research Station

Jonathan Ulloa

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For Ancient Roman Baths, a Chance to Sparkle Again

After a 1,500-year dry spell, the Baths of Caracalla in Rome are being restored to their full aquatic splendor. Built in the early third century during the reigns of the emperor Septimius Severus and his son Caracalla, and inagurated in 216, they hosted as many as 8,000 visitors daily until the source of their water was destroyed by the Visigoths in the sixth century.

The renewal of the 25-acre site is a 10-year project overseen by Daniela Porro, the special superintendent of Rome, and Mirella Serlorenzi, the monument’s director. Last month, the first completed phase — the introduction of a 137-by-105-foot shallow reflecting pool known as the Water Mirror, designed by the architects Hannes Peer and Paolo Bornello — opened to the public.

In an email, Mr. Peer described being inspired by the Natatio, an Olympic-size pool in the ancient bath complex. The Water Mirror includes 20 submerged water jets fitted with reflectors that send up delicate, light-infused geysers. A stage that sits nearly flush with the pool’s surface is intended for theatrical performances, lectures and concerts.

Mr. Peer is also involved in redesigning the entrances to the monument, to bring back its connection to the urban fabric, and in adding a botanical garden, refreshment areas and other amenities. The buildings that surrounded the baths, whose walls, colonnades and large open spaces provided inspiration for the former Pennsylvania Station, among other architectural showstoppers, will be restored. “Caracalla,” he said, “is a very comprehensive and complex project.” rome.net/baths-caracalla . — ARLENE HIRST

Adding Zing to History

For their room in this year’s Kips Bay Decorator Show House, Ann Pyne, the president of the interior design firm McMillen, and Elizabeth Pyne Singer, a partner in the firm (and Ms. Pyne’s daughter), took their inspiration from Blair House, the presidential guest house across from the White House. They began with a reproduction of a storied chinoiserie wallpaper that was used in a 1964 restoration of the Lee Drawing Room.

But the women didn’t want to simply recreate the space, designed by Eleanor McMillen Brown, McMillen’s founder. They tweaked the 18th-century style by, for instance, commissioning a textured white-and-metallic mantle from the Brooklyn ceramic artist Peter Lane.

“It’s a matter of having challenging objects with the conservative idea of the wallpaper and Blair House,” Ms. Pyne said. The obvious mantle choice, she added, would have been from the Federal period.

Some of the colors used in the room, including the acid green in the 1950s Italian armchair, amp up the neutral palette favored by Jacqueline Kennedy, who supervised the restoration of Blair House in its early stages, when she was the first lady. According to John S. Botello, a designer who wrote his master’s thesis about Blair House, Mrs. Kennedy thought a suggestion by a decorator to use chartreuse, fuchsia and other zinging colors was inappropriate for a traditional house. Until May 28 at 125 East 65th Street; kipsbaydecoratorshowhouse.org . — STEPHEN TREFFINGER

A Flowery Revival

No flower, no matter how brilliantly hued or outlandishly petaled, much interests the Polish artist Marcin Rusak until it desiccates. Then the staff at his Warsaw studio embeds it in plastic and metal to form vessels and furniture with drooping and bulging contours, as if the vegetation were still trying to grow.

Through May 24, Carpenters Workshop Gallery in Midtown Manhattan is displaying 10 of his new works in an exhibition, “Vas Florum: Resina Botanica.” On his milky resin vases (priced from $20,000 to $30,000 each), petrified blooms and fronds overlap, as if cast aside by jilted brides or adrift in streams. Amoeba-shaped tables made of resin and bronze (from $90,000 to $120,000 each), with flowers strewn against rust and dark green backgrounds, resemble rocks full of fossils.

Mr. Rusak said that he is particularly interested in how the flower industry has manipulated plants to maximize marketability, whether breeding stems to reduce thorns or dyeing petals in fluorescent colors. When an artificially colored blossom undergoes his embedding processes, pigment streaks can burst from the petals, as if the plant is eagerly shedding its artificial disguise. “It’s a very weird scenario,” Mr. Rusak said; carpentersworkshopgallery.com. — EVE M. KAHN

Nickey Kehoe Sets Up Shop in the West Village

Relocating to New York can mean an endless real estate slog. For Todd Nickey and Amy Kehoe, the owners of the Los Angeles design studio and home boutique Nickey Kehoe, who were looking to set up their first Manhattan store, the process was remarkably frictionless.

“We were only beginning our search when we stumbled upon it,” said Ms. Kehoe about the mid-19th-century Italianate brownstone in the West Village where they are renting two floors. (The artist Jackson Pollock also resided there early in his career.)

The pair developed a large trade clientele over the years in the New York City area, so it made sense to have a presence there, they said. The shop offers the duo’s branded designs, vintage pieces, globally sourced items and works by other craftspeople — much as in Los Angeles. “We’ve always had an East Coast and a European sensibility,” Mr. Nickey said. Even their California emporium was inspired by 1990s hardware and design shops in New York, where they met.

The upper floor, called the Salon, is dedicated to furniture, lighting, textiles and bespoke objects. The Household section downstairs features more basic items for the pantry, laundry room and garden.

Nickey Kehoe is at 49 East 10th Street, between Broadway and University Place; nickeykehoe.com . — STEPHEN TREFFINGER

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