hd/west elm student product design competition Judged by West Elm president Alex Bellos and West Elm Contract Furniture's design director Paul Galli, the third annual HD/West Elm Student Product Design Competition tasked students with designing a family of lighting products that was aesthetically neutral and able to work within multiple environments. In addition to receiving a $5,000 prize, the winning student will work with West Elm to refi ne and produce a selection of their designs. winner Bloom by Archana Menon Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) The Bloom series includes an integrated dimmable fl oor lamp with sensorial and gestural features that switches on through its central brass disc, which acts as a touch sensor. Its accordion paper screen can be adjusted at various angles and doubles as a secondary dimmer. " We were struck by the expressiveness of Archana's lamp and its elegant use of mixed materials, " says Galli. " Both are often hallmarks of successful West Elm designs. We can envision the design working well in a number of commercial and residential settings. " finalist Matisse by Michela Staker Utah State University Inspired by the fi gurative and organic nature of artist Henri Matisse's abstract paintings, as well as the feminine portraiture and ceramic works of Yuko Nishikawa, the Matisse collection is constructed from radial bulbous ceramic elements with a variation of fl ax linen pleated shades, milk-colored glass globes, and classic West Elm high-gloss speckled fi nishes. hospitalitydesign.com September 2021 089 Photo by HADLEY STAMBAUGHhttp://www.hospitalitydesign.com