Emily Bolles Participates at the Calico Corners Designer Challenge

 

Emily Bolles at Design ChallengeCalico Corners, a fabulous fabric retail outlet servicing the industry as well as the public, has begun a fun tradition inspired by the many HGTV challenge shows.  Students have the opportunity to create beautiful spaces, in one hour, using the Calico Corners product and then present to a panel of design professionals.  Representing Villa this year was junior Emily Bolles.  She was supported by faculty member Sandra Reicis and internship coordinator Judy Piskun.  Emily Bolles with Calico prizeEmily presented a very professional design, focusing on the rapidly growing importance of being able to age in place.  Her design featured many Universal Design principles.  Check out the ABC’s of Universal Design on Cynthia Leibrock’s web site, which features her beautiful home, designed to follow the principles of Universal design.  Congratulations to Emily for winning a $250.00 gift certificate to Calico Corners!

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