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Judging Criteria
Designs are judged accordingly to the following criteria:
30%
Interior Design Concept
Creativity
Entrant's demonstration of innovation and uniqueness
Visual & Spatial Design
Combination of visual art and interior design to provide a spacious living environment
70%
Smart Living Concept
Application of Technologies
Incorporation of innovative technologies and intelligent elements in a home design
Functionality
Appropriate use of living space to meet the needs of a household and create a comfortable and convenient living environment
Professional
Any interior designer aged 18 or above and based in Hong Kong is eligible to enter the Professional category in his/her name.
Requirements
- Entrants must submit photographs of a bona fide residential interior design project completed in Hong Kong or overseas between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2018.
- Entrants are required to submit the following materials:
- Two passages to describe and explain how interior design and smart living concepts were applied to the design. Submissions will be accepted in Chinese (400-word limit) or English (600-word limit).
- A maximum of 15 photographs in JPG or PNG format, plus captions. Size of each photo is limited to 4MB. The lower pixel limit is 2,000 (W) x 2,000 (H), while the upper limit is 4,000 (W) x 4,000 (H).
- Entrants can also submit a video not exceeding 2 minutes in length. Please upload your video to YouTube and include the link on the Online Application Form.
- Each interior design company can submit up to three design projects by three different designers. Each designer can submit one design project only.
- Designs that won in previous HKT Smart Living Awards will not be accepted.
- Entrants are required to submit their design projects on or before May 10, 2019. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Student
Any student enrolled in a full-time or part-time program registered in Hong Kong, including graduates from 2017 and 2018, is eligible to enter the Student category in his/her name, or as part of a team comprising a maximum of four eligible members.
Requirements
- Entrants must submit an original design based on the "Live Smart. Live Well." theme.
- Entrants must incorporate interior design and smart living concepts, and design a dwelling unit for a household, such that each family member enjoys a healthier lifestyle. Requirements are as follows:
- Footprint: 6m x 6m x 2.5m H
- The space must include dining, living, kitchen, washroom and sufficient sleeping space
- No constraint on budget, furniture or materials
- Please identify family members in terms of gender, age range, occupation and so on (no limitation on household size)
- Entrants are required to submit a Design Proposal of 6 – 10 pages comprising illustrations, text and pictures. The Design Proposal should be in PDF format (20MB limit) to include:
- Design summary (1 page)
- 2D graphics of floor plan/section (At least 2 pages)
- 3D graphics of isometric view/perspective (At least 2 pages)
- A passage to describe and explain how interior design and smart living concepts have been applied and how the design meets the household's needs. Submissions will be accepted in Chinese (300-word limit) or English (500-word limit). (1 page)
- Any content that enhances the visual effect (0 - 4 pages)
- For more submission requirements, please download the Submission Reference Deck.
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- Entrants can also submit a video not exceeding 2 minutes in length. Please upload your video to YouTube and include the link on the Online Application Form.
- Entrants must submit a copy of student ID card, graduation certificate or other proof to verify identity.
- Entrants aged below 18 are required to submit a consent letter signed by parents or guardian. Please download the Parent Consent Letter.
Download Consent Letter - Each participating unit can submit only one design project, and each participant can enter once only.
- After submitting an application form online, entrants can submit their design materials by email (SLAwards@smartliving.hkt.com), but are required to do so on or before May 10, 2019. Late applications or submissions will not be accepted.
- Finalists will be required to make an "Elevator Pitch" (Design Presentation) in June 2019. The judging panel will rate each entry according to design, speech and presentation content.
Highlights of the presentation ceremony
