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SCHOLARSHIPS

Yi Hsuan Sung
MFA, Textiles, Parsons School of Design at the New School
NEWH Interior Design $10,000 scholarship, sponsored by P Kaufmann/Contract

What does it mean to win this scholarship?
I am very excited that my pursuit has now been seen, understood, appreciated, and supported
by more people. Being awarded this scholarship gives me the privilege to keep carrying out my
practice both financially and spiritually. Now I will be able to research and develop materials
that can be applied to the hospitality industry. It is a great honor to build this connection to
hospitality through NEWH. I believe it is just the start of a brand-new journey by which I can
learn, grow, and possibly, contribute.
Future outlook?
The consciousness of environmental and personal health has been pushing my design process
forward. Being aware of the amount of food waste created by households, restaurants, markets,
or factories on a daily basis, I have an ongoing experiment and mission to transform food waste
P/Kaufmann's Curtis Breedlove and Sandy
into textiles. My aim is to develop and document methodology with regards to these new,
Banks with award winner Yi Hsuan Sung
sustainable materials. Then I will be able to document recipes in response to random leftovers,
and have the chance to collaborate with different kitchens for various waste sources. By doing so, we can imagine a world where we not
only save the precious resources from going nowhere, but also build our environment with natural biodegradable materials.
What intrigues you the most about the hospitality industry?
The hospitality industry is one that serves humanity intimately in the area of food, interiors, entertainment, and lifestyle. It straddles both
functionality and glamor. This is what intrigues me the most. I would like to the bring beauty and pragmatism of healthy, sustainable
materials into this diverse world of hospitality.
"P/Kaufmann Contract is thrilled to congratulate Yi Hsuan Sung. As a supplier partner, we are proud to celebrate the next generation
of designers and welcome the fresh perspective that elevates our work and expands our vision of what's possible. We are grateful to
NEWH for the opportunity to support their mission of nurturing young talent and connecting dynamic professionals whose ideas drive
innovation in our industry. We can't wait to see where Yi Hsuan's career will take her as she joins the conversation and helps to shape
the future of hospitality design!"

Carolina Cardona
Interior Architecture, Florida International University
NEWH ICON of Industry $7,500 scholarship

What does it mean to win this scholarship?
Obtaining the 2019 NEWH ICON of Industry Scholarship is a great
honor. This recognition pushes me to further pursue my dreams of
having a successful career. I am very grateful for the opportunity as
it will allow me to focus wholeheartedly on my studies.

Future outlook?
Having the opportunity to graduate with a masters within five years will allow me to start
off my professional career ahead of the curve. Currently I am interning at EoA and it is
allowing me to gain experience and apply my knowledge in the industry while still being
in school. This enables me to enter the workforce with some real-world experience after
graduation. I would like to pursue a career down the hospitality path.

P/Kaufmann's Curtis Breedlove and Sandy Banks
with award winner Carolina Cardona

Dream Job?
I would love to travel and design super yachts and cruise ships around the world, applying all my knowledge towards improving this
industry. I believe there should be a merging between hospitality and super yachts, and I want to help bridge the gap.

What intrigues you the most about the hospitality industry?
Being able to shape people's experiences and feelings in a space is what intrigues me the most about the hospitality industry. Creating a
design that will evoke great energy and focusing on the relationship between people and the environment is what hospitality is all about.

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