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Meet Meg Turner: From Competition Winner to Designing for Durkan and Beyond

For aspiring designers with a passion for hospitality design, the Durkan and Discover competition is a must-consider opportunity. This renowned competition offers more than just a chance to showcase talent; it provides participants with a valuable addition to their portfolio and an immersive experience in the intricate world of carpet design. The impact of winning…

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For aspiring designers with a passion for hospitality design, the Durkan and Discover competition is a must-consider opportunity. This renowned competition offers more than just a chance to showcase talent; it provides participants with a valuable addition to their portfolio and an immersive experience in the intricate world of carpet design.

The impact of winning or placing in the Durkan and Discover competition cannot be overstated. It has the potential to catapult one’s career to new heights, opening doors to exciting prospects and opportunities. A shining example of this is Meg Turner, a previous winner, who not only had the honor of designing a collection for Durkan but also secured a coveted role as a field designer with the company.

Entering the competition should be embraced as an enjoyable and enlightening journey. It involves delving into research, studying existing carpet designs, and exploring avenues that can expand one’s creative boundaries. By immersing themselves in the process, participants gain a deeper understanding of the artistry and craftsmanship involved in creating captivating carpet designs for the hospitality industry.

Ultimately, the Durkan and Discover competition serves as a gateway to both personal and professional growth. It equips designers with invaluable insights, hones their skills, and establishes a compelling presence in the competitive world of hospitality design. So, for those seeking to leave their mark on the industry, embracing the challenge of this esteemed competition is a step towards realizing their dreams and shaping a successful career in the dynamic realm of hospitality design.

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I would tell anyone interested in hospitality design to enter the dirk and discover competition. And it is a great portfolio piece. You get to really understand a little bit more about the carpet process and, you know, how in-depth designs need to be or how in-depth you want them to be. And beyond that, it's a great piece for a portfolio to present other company or if you're interested in the product design of interiors, DURkin discovers a definitely competition manager. I'm Meg Turner. I graduated from Utah State University in twenty seventeen, I placed twice in the Dirk and Discover competition once in twenty sixteen and as the Grand Price winner in twenty seventeen. Placing in the Dirk and Discover competition ended up having a huge impact on my career. I was offered the opportunity to design a collection for Durkin shortly after winning and that collection came out January twenty nineteen. Called symbiotic. And within a year of that offer, I was also offered the opportunity to work as field designer for Durken covering Chicago in the mid so for the last two and a half years, my job has been working with Durgan. If you decide to enter the competition, have fun with it. Do research, go and look at existing carpet design, try to understand a little bit of the process and that'll help your creativity expand even more.

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