1. CDECA™ 2017 Decorating and Design Competition
Competition Guidelines, Rules, and Entry Template
Competition Instructions - 1
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2. CDECA™ Decorating & Design Competition 2017
Welcome to the
CDECA™ Decorating & Design Competition 2017
Please take a few moments to read through the next few slides to ensure your entry meets the contest requirements and is prepared for judgment correctly. If you have any questions or need more information please consult our website: cdeca.com/design-competition Have fun and good luck! Thank you, CDECA™
Competition Instructions - 2
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3. Competition Instructions - 3
Entry Guidelines
Please read the entry Guidelines and Rules carefully and review the slide templates.
Please place your headshot and short bio in the first slide 1 of 1.
Please complete the slide templates (1-10) below to submit your entry.
Place photos in the image place holders.
Replace all red text in the template slides with your own text in black Arial font.
Completely delete the slides labeled “Competition Instructions 1 – 5” before saving your entry.
Save your entry in PowerPoint format (PPT/PPTX) with a file name that follows this format: “category letter_ Project Title (with spaces)_OrderID”. (Order ID can be found on your payment receipt). Please use the category guide below:
A - Kitchen Under 50K
B - Kitchen Over 50K
C - Bathroom Under 30K
D - Bathroom Over 30K
E - Powder Room - No $ limit
F - Interior Decorating Under 45K
G - Interior Decorating over 45K and under $100K
H - Interior Decorating over $100K
I - Challenging Budget under $8K
J – Student
For example, for an entry in the Interior Decoration category with a Project Title of “Sweet New Studio” you would save the .PPT file as “G_ Sweet New Studio_499”. completed entries to or by replying to your corresponding receipt.
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4. Entry Rules: Deadlines and fees
Accredited Members -Deadline for submission and payment: Midnight (Your Local Time) January 2, 2017
Student Members - Deadline for submission and payment: Midnight (Your Local Time) January 2, 2017
Entry Fees:
Each entry in the Accredited Member categories is $50 plus HST.
Students who are CDECA Members may enter for free.
Non-member Student entries are $20 plus HST.
Entry Eligibility: In order to receive any award, Accredited and
Student Member entrants must be CDECA Member in good
standing at the time of the presentations.
Please note that while you can register and submit entries at any time, the entry will not be submitted to the contest until payment is made.
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5. Entry Rules cont’d: Format
Each entry may be a MAXIMUM of 10 slides.
Submit before and after images.
A client name cannot be used in your Project Title. A descriptive and appropriate title must be used, e.g.: “Lakeside Retreat,” “French Classic Kitchen,” Keep in mind any media coverage would include the Project Title.
Choose your images based on relevance: for example, images of concept or sample boards, images of plans, etc. Upload the images in a logical sequence starting from introduction and graduating to details. (High Quality images will ensure winning videos are as nice as possible.)
All Kitchen and Bath entries must include a dimensioned floor plan.
The first slide is for your headshot and a brief bio.
Each entry should be accompanied by a project description that tells the project story and describes the objectives, design challenges, and solutions. The project description takes the form of ten brief narratives; one narrative accompanies each slide. The introductory narrative (Max. 100 words) should accompany the first slide. We recommend the first slide be your feature shot of the decorated space. The narratives for the other nine slides may not exceed 50 words. You must also provide high level budget information in your final slide. An input screen will guide you through this requirement. If the homeowner has provided some of the products or labour separately it should be stated on the budget form.
STUDENT ENTRIES:
For Student Projects, the introductory narrative (max.100 words) should provide a client profile.
The budget information slide is optional for the Student Project.
Students should upload images of a sample/presentation board, a floor plan, an elevation and a perspective drawing and may include additional photos, up to ten images in total. Please ensure that your images and titles are legible as they cannot be expanded or zoomed during the judging process.
DISQUALIFICATION: 
Competition entries must not contain anything that would identify the Entrant or the Client. The narratives and budget screens must not include any references to location or suppliers. The use of Company names or logos on boards, etc. or a reference to location or suppliers, etc. will result in automatic disqualification of the entry.
*** All images submitted to the competition may be selected by CDECA at its complete discretion for the purposes of operating and promoting the current and future competitions.
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6. Headshot and Bio Slide DELETE THE RED TEXT AND REPLACE WITH YOUR OWN
INSTRUCTIONS:
THE NEXT 9 SLIDES ARE MEANT TO TELL YOUR DECORATING “STORY”. START WITH BEFORE PICTURES AND WALK US THROUGH THE PROCESS. NARRATE YOUR STORY USING THIS BOX USING THE INSTRUCTIOSN BELOW.
INSERT TEXT HERE.
DELETE THE RED TEXT AND REPLACE WITH YOUR OWN. IN 50 WORDS OR LESS DESCRIBE THE ABOVE PHOTOGRAPH AND HOW IT RELATES TO YOUR PROJECT. USE ARIAL FONT SIZE 12.
This slide is to insert your headshot and a brief description of you and your business.
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7. TITLE PAGE: REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR PROJECT TITLE
DELETE THE RED TEXT AND REPLACE WITH YOUR OWN
INSTRUCTIONS:
THE NEXT 9 SLIDES ARE MEANT TO TELL YOUR DECORATING “STORY”. START WITH BEFORE PICTURES AND WALK US THROUGH THE PROCESS. NARRATE YOUR STORY USING THIS BOX USING THE INSTRUCTIOSN BELOW.
INSERT TEXT HERE.
DELETE THE RED TEXT AND REPLACE WITH YOUR OWN. IN 50 WORDS OR LESS DESCRIBE THE ABOVE PHOTOGRAPH AND HOW IT RELATES TO YOUR PROJECT. USE ARIAL FONT SIZE 12.
INSTRUCTIONS: THIS IS YOUR TITLE SLIDE. YOU SHOULD USE AN OVERVIEW IMAGE IN THE SPACE ABOVE. WE RECOMMEND THE FIRST SLIDE BE YOUR FEATURE SHOT OF THE DECORATED SPACE.
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8. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE
INSTRUCTIONS:
PROVIDE A PROJECT SUMMARY IN THIS TEXT BOX. IN 100 WORDS OR LESS INTRODUCE YOUR ENTRY AND PROVIDE A SUMMARY OF THE ENTIRE PROJECT.
BE SURE TO DELETE ALL OF THE TEXT IN THIS BOX AND REPLACE IT WITH YOUR OWN TEXT IN BLACK ARIAL FONT SIZE 12.
DELETE THE RED TEXT AND REPLACE WITH YOUR OWN
INSTRUCTIONS:
THE NEXT 9 SLIDES ARE MEANT TO TELL YOUR DECORATING “STORY”. START WITH BEFORE PICTURES AND WALK US THROUGH THE PROCESS. NARRATE YOUR STORY USING THIS BOX USING THE INSTRUCTIOSN BELOW.
INSERT TEXT HERE.
DELETE THE RED TEXT AND REPLACE WITH YOUR OWN. IN 50 WORDS OR LESS DESCRIBE THE ABOVE PHOTOGRAPH AND HOW IT RELATES TO YOUR PROJECT. USE ARIAL FONT SIZE 12.
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9. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE
This slide is for your before images - add up to 2 images here.
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10. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE
INSTRUCTIONS:
PLACE AN IMAGE OR PHOTOGRAPH ON THE PRECEDING PAGE. IN THIS TEXT BOX, USE 50 WORDS OR LESS TO DESCRIBE THE PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE AND HOW IT RELATES TO YOUR PROJECT.
BE SURE TO DELETE ALL OF THE TEXT IN THIS BOX AND REPLACE IT WITH YOUR OWN TEXT IN BLACK ARIAL FONT SIZE 12.
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11. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE
THE NEXT 8 SLIDES ARE MEANT TO TELL YOUR DECORATING “STORY.” WALK US THROUGH THE PROJECT. NARRATE YOUR SLIDES TO CREATE YOUR OWN NARRATIVE USING THE TEXT BOX ON THE PAGE PRECEDING EACH PICTURE. (INSTRUCTIONS: PLACE AN IMAGE OR PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE.)
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12. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE
INSTRUCTIONS:
IN THIS TEXT BOX, USE 50 WORDS OR LESS TO DESCRIBE THE PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE AND HOW IT RELATES TO YOUR PROJECT.
BE SURE TO DELETE ALL OF THE TEXT IN THIS BOX AND REPLACE IT WITH YOUR OWN TEXT IN BLACK ARIAL FONT SIZE 12.
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13. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE
THESE SLIDES ARE MEANT TO CONTINUE YOUR NARRATIVE.
(INSTRUCTIONS: PLACE AN IMAGE OR PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE.)
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14. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE
INSTRUCTIONS:
IN THIS TEXT BOX, USE 50 WORDS OR LESS TO DESCRIBE THE PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE AND HOW IT RELATES TO YOUR PROJECT.
BE SURE TO DELETE ALL OF THE TEXT IN THIS BOX AND REPLACE IT WITH YOUR OWN TEXT IN BLACK ARIAL FONT SIZE 12.
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15. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE
THESE SLIDES ARE MEANT TO CONTINUE YOUR NARRATIVE.
(INSTRUCTIONS: PLACE AN IMAGE OR PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE.)
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16. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE
INSTRUCTIONS:
IN THIS TEXT BOX, USE 50 WORDS OR LESS TO DESCRIBE THE PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE AND HOW IT RELATES TO YOUR PROJECT.
BE SURE TO DELETE ALL OF THE TEXT IN THIS BOX AND REPLACE IT WITH YOUR OWN TEXT IN BLACK ARIAL FONT SIZE 12.
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17. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE
THESE SLIDES ARE MEANT TO CONTINUE YOUR NARRATIVE.
(INSTRUCTIONS: PLACE AN IMAGE OR PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE.)
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18. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE
INSTRUCTIONS:
IN THIS TEXT BOX, USE 50 WORDS OR LESS TO DESCRIBE THE PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE AND HOW IT RELATES TO YOUR PROJECT.
BE SURE TO DELETE ALL OF THE TEXT IN THIS BOX AND REPLACE IT WITH YOUR OWN TEXT IN BLACK ARIAL FONT SIZE 12.
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19. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE
THESE SLIDES ARE MEANT TO CONTINUE YOUR NARRATIVE.
(INSTRUCTIONS: PLACE AN IMAGE OR PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE.)
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20. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE
INSTRUCTIONS:
IN THIS TEXT BOX, USE 50 WORDS OR LESS TO DESCRIBE THE PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE AND HOW IT RELATES TO YOUR PROJECT.
BE SURE TO DELETE ALL OF THE TEXT IN THIS BOX AND REPLACE IT WITH YOUR OWN TEXT IN BLACK ARIAL FONT SIZE 12.
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21. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE
THESE SLIDES ARE MEANT TO CONTINUE YOUR NARRATIVE.
(INSTRUCTIONS: PLACE AN IMAGE OR PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE.)
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22. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE
INSTRUCTIONS:
IN THIS TEXT BOX, USE 50 WORDS OR LESS TO DESCRIBE THE PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE AND HOW IT RELATES TO YOUR PROJECT.
BE SURE TO DELETE ALL OF THE TEXT IN THIS BOX AND REPLACE IT WITH YOUR OWN TEXT IN BLACK ARIAL FONT SIZE 12.
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23. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE
THESE SLIDES ARE MEANT TO CONTINUE YOUR NARRATIVE.
(INSTRUCTIONS: PLACE AN IMAGE OR PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE.)
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24. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE
INSTRUCTIONS:
IN THIS TEXT BOX, USE 50 WORDS OR LESS TO DESCRIBE THE PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE AND HOW IT RELATES TO YOUR PROJECT.
BE SURE TO DELETE ALL OF THE TEXT IN THIS BOX AND REPLACE IT WITH YOUR OWN TEXT IN BLACK ARIAL FONT SIZE 12.
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25. BUDGET INFORMATION 10 OF 10 APPROXIMATE SQUARE FOOTAGE OF SPACE:
ALL NON-STUDENT ENTRIES MUST COMPLETE THIS BUDGET FORM AS THE FINAL SLIDE IN YOUR ENTRY. Include all project costs including what the client provided to the best of your knowledge. Do not include your design fees. DELETE ALL RED TEXT BEFORE SAVING
FOR STUDENT ENTRIES ONLY: YOU HAVE A CHOICE TO USE THIS BUDGET SLIDE OR DELETE THIS SLIDE AND USE THE NEXT SLIDE AS YOUR FINAL SLIDE
APPROXIMATE SQUARE FOOTAGE OF SPACE:
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS: $
Furniture:
Accessories:
Flooring:
Lighting, Media , Home Security:
Window Coverings & Wall Treatments:
Countertop, backsplash etc.:
Cabinetry & Millwork:
Contractor Services including Electrical & Plumbing:
Costs Other (e.g. Client provided):
Budget Notes:
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26. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE
THIS IS THE FINAL SLIDE FOR STUDENTS WHO DO NOT CHOOSE TO USE THE BUDGET PAGE ONLY. ALL NON-STUDENT ENTRIES MUST COMPLETE THE BUDGET SLIDE LISTED AS SLIDE 10.
INSTRUCTIONS:
PLACE AN IMAGE OR PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE. IN THIS TEXT BOX, USE 50 WORDS OR LESS TO DESCRIBE THE PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE AND HOW IT RELATES TO YOUR PROJECT.
BE SURE TO DELETE ALL OF THE TEXT IN THIS BOX AND REPLACE IT WITH YOUR OWN TEXT IN BLACK ARIAL FONT SIZE 12.
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