ASFD Presents Scholarship Award

Furniture World Magazine

The American Society of Furniture Designer recently awarded the second annual David Kline Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $2500 to Benjamin Shaffer, a senior at the University of Cincinnati, College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning. The award was named in honor of the late David Kline, freelance designer an a past president of ASFD. Nominees from 15 targeted universities were asked to submit a "mini portfolio" of sketches, renderings and details of one furniture design project including a written essay. The scholarship was co-sponsored by Toppan Interamerica, Inc., a Corporate member of ASFD which is headquarted in McDonough, Georgia. Toppan's president, Jack Jo joined Douglas Krieger, ASFD vice president and furniture designer at Sauder Woodworking in making the presentation before an audience of 100 ASFD members and guests at the recent ASFD Spring Market dinner in High Point . In his talk, Mr. Jo expressed pride in supporting the efforts to advance and promote the furniture design profession. Ben's winning project was entitled "Lexan Seating Exploration". In his presentation, Mr. Krieger said "this student's effort uses design skills beyond those commonly used. He extensively uses 3-D sketching, new material research, new fabrication concepts and experimental full size prototyping. Ben really displayed some 'out-of-the-box' thinking and we believe achieved something that could have lasting significance." Founded in 1981, ASFD celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The organization is proud to present the annual scholarship program which will continue to be co-sponsored by Toppan and other industry suppliers with the award likely increasing next year.