IIDA Announces Winners of IIDA/HD Expo Product Design Awards
IIDA is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 IIDA/HD Expo Product Design Awards. The competition recognizes products that excel in seven different criteria, including aesthetics, cost and value, design innovation, environmental responsibility, need, technical advancements and usage. This year's entries were evaluated by a panel of distinguished design industry experts.
"Compelling and captivating products serve as tangible evidence of how innovative design can bring a positive transformation to our everyday lives," said IIDA Executive Vice President and CEO, Cheryl S. Durst. "Year after year, the design community and esteemed jurors are left awe-inspired by the remarkable advancements and strides from visionary designers who are continually enhancing the quality of life and workspaces in ways that were once unimaginable."
This year’s jury of design professionals included Lamar Johnson Collaborative Senior Principal, Patricia Rotondo; Opensquare Experience Manager, Matt Thompson; Echo Architecture + Interiors Partner and Interior Designer, Courtney Wilson.
"The entrants of this year's competition showcased the epitome of excellence in the product design industry, incorporating insights from past achievements and embracing the limitless potential of the future," said Wilson on behalf of the jury. “Their revolutionary approach to design has set a new benchmark for the industry and has given rise to a new wave of inspiration and innovation."
Winners of the 2023 IIDA/HD Expo Product Design Awards
Best of Competition
Company: Durkan/Mohawk Group Hospitality
Product: Mycotopia
Applied Finishes and Materials — Wallcoverings
Company: IKONNI
Product: Milled Panels
Textiles — Upholstery
Company: Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering
Product: Vivant Collection
Flooring — Carpets/Rugs
Company: Durkan/Mohawk Group Hospitality
Product: Mycotopia
Flooring — Hard Surfaces
Company: Schluter-Systems
Product: DitraHeatDuo
Flooring — Resilients
Company: Ecore International
Product: Ecore’s Heritage Motivate Performance Vinyl Tile (PVT)
Seating — Individual (Dining)
Company: Sandler Seating
Product: CALA
Seating — Individual (Lounge)
Company: Group M55 Design LLC
Product: Gilda
Seating — Individual (Outdoor)
Company: Walters
Product: Coast Lounge Chair
Seating — Group (Lounge)
Company: American Leather
Product: Matteo
Seating — Group (Outdoor)
Company: Sandler Seating
Product: BLOOM
Lighting — Individual
Company: Arteriors
Product: Weslan Lamp
Casegoods and Freestanding Furniture — Individual
Company: Azenco Outdoor
Product: k-bana
Casegoods and Freestanding Furniture — Series/Collections
Company: Sisyphus Industries
Product: Sisyphus High-traffic Metal Coffee Table
Accessories or Specialties — Artwork/Signage/Accent Pieces
Company: MAD Design
Product: Stitch
Accessories or Specialties — Hardware/Decorative Metals/Plastics
Company: Forest Drapery Hardware
Product: Pure Collection
Accessories or Specialties — Operating Supplies/Amenities
Company: Bryte
Product: Bryte Balance
The winners were announced and celebrated at a special reception during the 2023 HD Expo + Conference.