Design for Impact
A moodboard design challenge where thoughtful design meets lasting impact.
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WHO CAN ENTER
Austin-area designers, architects, design students & professionals
SUBMISSIONS DUE
Oct 16
Must complete Submission Form
ENTRY FEE
$20
Threre are limited entries
PEOPLE's VOTE
Oct 26 - 30
Online Voting
Cabinet Couture website
REGISTRATION
Aug 15 – Oct 9
Must complete Registration Form
AWARDS CEREMONY
Nov 4
Awards reveal and partners recognition
AT A GLANCE
OUR PURPOSE
Design has the power to change lives. Design for Impact brings Austin’s design community together to create a kitchen concept that combines beauty, functionality, and purpose, while making a meaningful difference in the everyday life of an injured veteran.
THE CHALLENGE
Design for Impact invites architects, interior designers, kitchen & bath designers, students, and design teams to use their creativity for a greater purpose.
This year, participants will design a kitchen concept for U.S. Army Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Carlos Tosado, an injured veteran living with lasting mobility limitations. The winning concept will help inspire his future kitchen renovation, showing how thoughtful design can promote comfort, independence, and dignity.
WHY ENTER
PURPOSE
Your concept directly shapes a real veteran's kitchen renovation.
EXPOSURE
Winning and featured work will be professionally photographed and promoted across media channels and ASID Texas.
RECOGNITION
Juried awards and prizes, plus Veteran's Choice and People's Choice Award, celebrated on November 4.
COMMUNITY
Connect with Austin's leading designers, makers, and industry vendors and partners.
MEET THE VETERAN
Carlos proudly served in the United States Army, reaching the rank of Staff Sergeant (SSG). During his military career, he served overseas in both Iraq (2011) and Afghanistan (2014).
His years of military service came with significant personal sacrifice. As a result of his service, Carlos has faced multiple health conditions that have created limitations and challenges in his daily life. Despite those challenges, he continues to move forward with determination and purpose.
His Army experience helped shape the leadership, discipline, resilience, accountability, and team-first mentality that he now brings to basketball, coaching, and the development of young people.
Carlos retired from the U.S. Army in September 2015, carrying the lessons, sacrifices, and values of his military service into the next chapter of his life..
MAX IMPACT SPONSORS
COMMUNITY IMPACT SPONSORS
SUPPORTING IMPACT SPONSORS
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READY TO DESIGN WITH PURPOSE?
The number of entries are limited. Secure your spot. Register and explore the challenge brief, rules, and resources to learn more. For other questions, contact Nikki Cantu at nikita@cabinetcouture.com or 737-420-7983..