The Durkan DSCVR student design competition, in partnership with NEWH, was established to exhibit the talent of the next generation of designers in the hospitality field. Students were challenged to create fresh and innovative designs for either a private or public space of a hotel for the chance to win a grand prize. Our 2022 winner is Corina Amarioarei from Carleton University, with her design, " A Magical Dance. " Meet Our 2022 Winner A MAGICAL DANCE " Dancing has always felt magical to me, and I wanted to share this experience with others through my design. Inspired by Disney fairy tales and ocean waves, I proposed a design that illustrates the feeling of dancing on a cloud along with the joy of twirling in the ocean. I hope to create a magical moment where dancers lose themselves in the waves of music and begin to float across the ballroom. I began by first painting a scene that incorporates both the feeling of dancing on clouds and in waves. I used a bright color palette that combined blues, whites, and turquoise to give the sentiment of a tropical ocean. I then sized the painting according to the dimensions of the rooms and hallways, ensuring that the pattern is oriented in a way that welcomes people in through the space. " Learn more at: mohawkgroup.com/durkan/dscvr CORINA AMARIOAREI Carleton Universityhttp://www.mohawkgroup.com/durkan/dscvr http://www.mohawkgroup.com/durkan/dscvr