Riggs Distributing, Inc. Announces Riggs Design Scholarship Winner

Bay Area company inspires next generation of designers.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / February 18, 2025 /Riggs Distributing, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove in Northern California, Western Nevada and Hawaii, is proud to announce the winner of the first-ever Riggs Design Scholarship at San Francisco State University. This prestigious Scholarship recognizes outstanding academic achievement in design studies, focusing on sustainability, creativity, leadership, and support of diversity, equity and inclusion in the community. The $5,000 Scholarship, the largest amount awarded in the department of Interior Design & Architecture, was highly competitive with numerous outstanding applicants. The winner of the 2025 Riggs Design Scholarship is Vi Boi ("David") Huynh, a senior Interior Design student at San Francisco State University. David has demonstrated exceptional dedication to his studies and a commitment to making a positive impact in the community.

"We established the Riggs Design Scholarship to recognize the great, diverse talent in the San Francisco area. At Riggs Distributing, we celebrate the next generation of designers and welcome their contributions to make the Bay Area and beyond a more beautiful place", states Grant Riggs, President and CEO of Riggs Distributing, Inc. He continues, "We are thrilled to award this Scholarship to David Huynh of San Francisco State University. His achievements and vision for creating environments that promote community well-being are truly inspiring."

Gus Vouchilas, Professor and Chair of San Francisco State University 's Interior Design & Architecture program, states, "David 's passion for designing affordable, eco-friendly housing to ensure that everyone has access to a place they can call home, as well as his great academic achievements really impressed the SFSU Scholarship Committee. We 're so proud of him!"

Growing up in a Chinese-Vietnamese family, David Huynh was surrounded with rich cultural influences that instilled in him an appreciation for diversity and resilience. However, he was also aware that not everyone around him can live in a comfortable, safe home. This realization inspired him to pursue studies in architecture and interior design. "I 'm motivated to create spaces that bring comfort, safety and dignity to all, regardless of their background; everyone deserves a home where they can thrive," David states. "My approach to design is based on the Formgiving philosophy - shaping the future we want to live in by creating spaces that express our values and aspirations in creating a more inclusive and sustainable world." After graduation, David wants to work with an international architecture or design firm that champions sustainable and socially responsible practices.

The Riggs Design Scholarship continues next year. For more information, please contact Marissa Durazzo, Director of Marketing and Communications for Riggs Distributing, at marissad@riggsdistributing.com.

About Riggs Distributing, Inc.

Riggs Distributing, Inc. is the exclusive distributor of Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove appliances in Northern California, Western Nevada, and Hawaii. For over 40 years, Riggs Distributing is proud to provide homeowners, designers, architects and builders with a higher standard. For more information, visit the Riggs Showroom in the San Francisco Design Center or go to: http://www.riggsdistributing.com.

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