Virginia Jackson Design Competition

The Virginia Jackson Design Competition (originally called the International Textile Market Association Design Award) was established in 1995 to recognize the most talented students in the field of textile design and create a vehicle to bring new talent into the industry.

When the association launched the student design competition, Virginia Jackson was very instrumental in establishing the core fundamentals, which continue to play a major role in the program. “My goal has been to be an educator and creative force in color and design direction for our industry,” said Jackson. “It is important to nurture, foster and introduce new ideas and talents to the American home fashions scene.”

Submitted designs must be created for residential upholstery applications in Dobby, Jacquard and Print categories.

Monetary awards offered for each of three categories:
First Place Winner: $1,000.00 for student and $1,000.00 for the school
Second Place Winner: $500.00
Honorable Mention: $250.00

Entry Deadline: March 26, 2026

Design Guidelines

Entry Form

VJDC Winners

Dobby Winners


1st Place Olivia Conner Thomas Jefferson University

2nd Place Carolina Obregon Savannah College of Art and Design

Honorable Mention Stephanie Tomey Thomas Jefferson University

Jacquard Winners


1st Place Skylar Strouss Thomas Jefferson University

2nd Place Stephanie Tomey Thomas Jefferson University

Honorable Mention Arti Rajput Savannah College of Art and Design

Print Winners


1st Place Ryan Egan Thomas Jefferson University

2nd Place Gabriele Harper Thomas Jefferson University

Honorable Mention Sara Carlisle University of Georgia