Panel of Judges

• Henrik Otto

  Henrik Otto serves as Senior Vice President of Global Design at Electrolux, headquartered in Sweden. Leading 120 designers at eight design studios in seven countries, Otto oversees and directs the design process to keep Electrolux at the forefront of the appliance, floor care and professional categories.

• Cindy Allen

  Cindy Allen has been with Interior Design® since 1996 and was named editor in chief in 2001. During her editorship, the magazine has boasted increased circulation and has won numerous design awards. A self-proclaimed design junkie, Allen brings unbridled passion to the pages of the magazine each month. She offers not only a unique view into design, but also personal connections to the leaders in the industry.

• Gregory Dufner & Daniel Heighes Wismer

  Dufner Heighes is a full-service interior design and licensed architecture practice established in New York City in 1999. While espousing a modern design philosophy, they use natural materials, texture, color, light, proportion and flow to create highly personal environments that always remember a project's history, location and function. www.dufnerheighes.com

• Susan Serra

  Susan Serra, CKD, CAPS, President of Bornholm Kitchen is an award winning designer and her work has been produced and published nationwide on a frequent basis since 1995. Susan's blog, in existence since 2007 is www.thekitchendesigner.org.

• Hayes & James Slade

  In 2002, Hayes and James Slade founded Slade Architecture seeking to focus on architecture and design across scales and program types. Their work has been widely recognized in over 200 publications and with awards, including Interior Design Best of Year, AIA awards and NYC Public Design Commission Award for Design Excellence. www.sladearch.com