by Brianna Crandall — May 27, 2015—The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) recently announced the winners of the 19th Annual IIDA/HD Product Design Competition, presented in partnership with Hospitality Design magazine.
Of interest to health-care facilities managers who are looking to source top-quality furniture, lighting and more, this competition—open to exhibitors at HD Expo 2015—honors innovation, functionality and aesthetic advancements in the hospitality industry. Awards in 14 categories were presented, in addition to the Eric Engstrom Best of Competition Award.
“This year’s winning products of the IIDA/HD Product Design Competition at HD Expo 2015 showcased the very best of the best in not only design but in innovation and utility, as well,” IIDA President-Elect Scott Hierlinger, IIDA, LEED AP, said. “The hospitality industry is ever-changing and evolving, and these products were cutting-edge, environmentally responsible, and had enormous benefits to both the user and the client.”
The panel was particularly impressed by this year’s Eric Engstrom Best of Competition Award winner, Stone Source’s Fossil. “We loved the crowdsourced roots and handcrafted quality of the design,” said Hierlinger. “The inherent simplicity and affordability made this product compelling.”
The winners of the 19th Annual IIDA/HD Product Design Competition are as follows:
Eric Engstrom Best of Competition Award
- Stone Source, for Fossil
Applied Finishes and Materials
- Wall Coverings and Treatments: Imola Ceramica, for Pop
Textiles
- Upholstery: Brentano, for Equinox
Flooring
- Carpeting and Carpet Systems, Rugs: Durkan, for Modesto
- Hard Surface Flooring Including Wood, Stone Tile, and Poured Floors: Stone Source, for Fossil
- Resilient Flooring Including Vinyl, Cork, and Linoleum: Mannington Commercial, for Connected LVT
Seating Individual
- Dining Seating Including Multipurpose, Ganging, and/or Stacking Chairs: JANUS et Cie, for Strauss Armchair
- Lounge Seating: Davis Furniture, for Rox
- Outdoor Seating: JANUS et Cie, for Ushuaia Chaise Lounge
Seating Group or Series
- Outdoor Seating: JANUS et Cie, for Duo Cabana
Casegoods and Freestanding Furniture
- Individual Furnishing Items: Danver Stainless Outdoor Kitchens, for Mobile Outdoor Kitchen
Lighting
- Individual Lamps Or Lighting Devices: Tech Lighting, for Alva Pendant
- Groups, Series, Systems, or Collections of Lighting Devices or Lamps: Littman Brands — Corbett Lighting, for Element
Accessories or Specialties
- Artwork, Signage, Accent Pieces: Raydoor, for BarnDoor by Raydoor
- Hardware or Decorative Metals or Plastics: Renson Inc., for Carmargue
Winning products, manufacturers and designers will be featured on the IIDA Web site and published in the July 2015 issue of Hospitality Design magazine. All winners will also be featured in HD Show Daily.
