University of Minnesota Twin Cities senior Jayden Moffat has been named the 2026 VMSD Scholarship + Experience recipient. She will receive a $1,500 scholarship and travel to Las Vegas to attend the 2026 International Retail Design Conference (IRDC), October 7–8.

PAVE Global, in partnership with VMSD, is pleased to announce the return of the VMSD Scholarship + Experience for its sixth year, supporting students preparing for careers in retail and consumer environment design. One student will receive a $1,500 scholarship and the opportunity to attend the 2026 International Retail Design Conference (IRDC) in Las Vegas, October 7–8. The experience includes airfare, hotel accommodations, a daily per diem, and attendance at the two-day conf

FIT student Atenea Maldonado wins the 2025 VMSD Scholarship + Experience, receiving $3,000 and recognition at IRDC in Providence, RI.

PAVE Global, in partnership with VMSD and SmartWork Media, is thrilled to announce the launch of the 5th annual VMSD Scholarship + Experience for 2025. This prestigious program continues to recognize and support leadership potential in students pursuing careers in retail environments and consumer experiences.

The VMSD Scholarship + Experience recognizes emerging talent in design, architecture, and visual merchandising.

Empowering future retail design leaders: The VMSD Scholarship offers a $4,500 prize package including a trip to IRDC. Apply by Sept 6!

On Thursday, December 7th, the PAVE community celebrated the 25th Annual PAVE Gala at the Frank Gehry-designed IAC Headquarters in New York.

It is with great pleasure that PAVE in partnership with VMSD congratulates Zoey Howard!

PAVE in partnership with VMSD and SmartWork Media is excited to announce that the VMSD Scholarship is back for 2023 and is better than ever!

It is with great pleasure that PAVE in partnership with VMSD congratulates Alexandria Casella, a Senior at FIT.

PAVE Global and VMSD launch the second annual VMSD Scholarship to recognize and support leadership potential in student designers!

PAVE and VMSD Awards Florida State University Student, Tiffany Machin with Inaugural VMSD Scholarship