In partnership with Hospitality Design magazine, the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) announced the winners of the 20th Annual IIDA/HD Product Design Competition at HD Expo 2016 on May 4. Belle by Fire Farm Lighting received the Eric Engstrom Best of Competition Award, and also took home an additional award in the Lighting: Individual Lamps/ Lighting Devices category.
“The craftsmanship, beauty, and sheer presence of this lighting product elegantly marries vintage form with modern function,” said Susana Covarrubias, IIDA, Studio Director and Design Principal at Gensler, one of this year’s jury members. “The products showcased in the IIDA/HD Product Design Competition have once again illustrated how the hospitality industry is pushing the boundaries of innovation.”
This year’s jury panel also included Patricia Rotondo, IIDA, of Chipman Design Architecture; and Adam Stover, IIDA, of Populous. The winners of the 20th annual competition are:
Applied Finishes and Materials: Wallcoverings and Treatments
Kaza by Walker Zanger
Textiles: Upholstery
Solstice by Brentano
Textiles: Bedspreads, Drapery, or Casement Fabrics
Metallic Sheers by P/Kaufmann Contract
Flooring: Carpeting, Carpet Systems, or Rugs
Traces Collection by Durkan
Flooring: Hard Surface Flooring
Satori by Laminam by Crossville Inc.
Flooring: Resilient Flooring
Eero by Milliken
Seating: Individual, Dining Seating
Pacific Stool by Thos. Moser Contract
Seating: Individual, Lounge Seating
Kyoto Petite Lounge Chair by JANUS Et Cie
Seating: Individual, Outdoor Seating
La Grande Dame Swing by Neoteric Luxury
Seating: Group or Series, Lounge Seating
The Hank Series by Neoteric Luxury
Seating: Group or Series, Outdoor Seating
ELLA Lounge Chair by Koverton
Casegoods and Freestanding Furniture: Individual Furnishing Items
Kawa Table by Sticks and Stones Furniture
Casegoods and Freestanding Furniture: Groups, Series, Systems, or Collections
Form Collection by Koverton
Lighting: Individual Lamps/Lighting Devices
Belle by Fire Farm Lighting
Lighting: Groups, Series, Systems, or Collections of Lamps/Lighting Devices
Suspenders by SONNEMAN
Accessories or Specialties: Artwork, Signage, or Accent Pieces
MDC Digital Studio by MDC
Accessories or Specialties: Hardware or Decorative Metals or Plastics
Axor Citterio E by Axor
“This year’s winners exemplify the evolution of products for this ever-changing industry and demonstrate the highest level of creativity, sophistication, and utility,” says IIDA Executive Vice President and CEO Cheryl S. Durst, Hon. FIIDA. “We are so pleased to recognize the winners as well as the 20 years of design excellence this competition represents.”