Design Emphasis is widely acclaimed as the foremost furniture design competition for students and offers design students a unique opportunity to demonstrate their talent and originality before a judging panel of furniture industry designers, manufacturing and retail executives, and members of the trade press who have design-oriented backgrounds. It also provides a unique chance to experience an international industry trade show, make important career contacts and exchange ideas with other students from around the nation. – IWF
The overall design goal was a half elliptical shape that the left and right drawers would open at a 45 degree angle. The curved drawer fronts were constructed using a MDF core material that was kerfed and glued in a custom made form, then banded with solid walnut, and finally laminated with figured walnut veneer. Opening at a 45 degree angle, the Accuride Easy Close slides extend and return the maple drawer box to the curvature of the dresser. – Nathan Shrock
