American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) works in close collaboration with all stakeholders to promote the career of interior design and assist members to excel in their profession. ASID uses education, community building, knowledge sharing, outreach and advocacy to use interior design to impact positive change in the society. ASID offers beneficiaries numerous scholarships and grants which include Joel Polsky Prize whose award price is $5,000. Awarded on an annual basis, the Joel Polsky Prize seeks to recognize exemplary academic contributions to the field of interior design via print or digital communication.
For the 2021 award, applications will open in spring as the ASID Foundation seeks submissions that will address the impact of design on health and wellness. Submissions are expected address topics such as behavioral science, design process and business practice as well as incorporate the needs of designers, students and the general public. Types of entries include blogs, videos, books and whitepapers. Screening of submissions will be based on innovation of subject matter, graphic presentation, comprehensive topic coverage, bibliography and references. Application should include a 250-word publication or visual communication description, headshot, biographical statement and copy of publication or visual communication.
