For the first time ever, IKEA sponsored a student Challenge Contest that was open to 23 schools with Interior Design programs. FIDM students Nakyung Kim and LeAnnne Walraven came in First and Second Place, respectively.

Students were asked to design a children's room with playful and imaginative style. They submitted hand done or printed renderings that were then judged by a panel of IKEA Interior Design experts. At a special luncheon honoring the winners. Nakyung received a $2000 cash prize for college related expenses and a $500 IKEA gift card, while LeAnne won a $500 IKEA gift card. Since FIDM was home to the First Place student,IKEA is donating $2000 in furniture to be used in an area of the college.