IIDA has announced the winners of the 2022 IIDA/HD Expo Product Design Awards, which honor products that excel across seven criteria: aesthetics, cost and value, design innovation, environmental responsibility, need, technical advancements, and usage. This year, entries were judged in person by a panel of design industry professionals.
“The focus on comfort and connection with the user are key to the hospitality industry’s success,” said Cheryl S. Durst, Hon. FIID, and AIIDA executive vice president and chief executive officer. “This year’s winning selections offer all of these elements and more as designers, manufacturers and the industry continue to anticipate and exceed guest expectations.”
This year’s jury of design professionals included Mari Ansera, IIDA, NOMA, HGA senior interior designer and associate vice president; Mike Johnson II, IIDA, Perkins & Will senior associate and senior interior designer; and Jason Valentin, IIDA, One Line Design Studio LLC project designer.
“We were highly impressed by the winners’ unique and compelling concepts in a competitive marketplace,” said Ansera on behalf of the jury. “The winning products demonstrate a human-centered approach to innovation by integrating people’s needs, technological possibilities and business acumen.”
The winners of the 2022 IIDA/HD Expo Product Design Awards are:
Eric Engstrom Best of Competition
Manufacturer: Ethnicraft
Product: Oak Eye dining chair
Designer: Alain Van Havre
Applied Finishes and Materials — Wall coverings
Manufacturer: Astek
Product: Astratta Miami
Designer: Elisa Passino
Manufacturer: Phillip Jeffries
Product: Adorn
Textiles — Upholstery
Manufacturer: Fabricut Contract
Product: Supreen performance fabrics
Flooring — Carpets or Rugs
Manufacturer: Nanimarquina
Product: Tones
Designer: Clàudia Valsells
Seating — Individual, Outdoor Seating
Manufacturer: JANUS et Cie
Product: Kyoto rattan
Seating — Individual, Dining Seating
Manufacturer: Ethnicraft
Product: Oak Eye dining chair
Designer: Alain Van Havre
Case goods and Freestanding Furniture — Individual Furnishing Items
Manufacturer: Room and Board
Product: Amherst
Accessories or Specialties — Artwork, Signage, Accent Pieces
Manufacturer: Vestaboard
Product: Vestaboard
Designers: Faiza Moore, Fred Bould, Anson Cheung
Accessories or Specialties — Operations Supplies/Amenities
Manufacturer: Duravit
Product: Sensowash Shower Toilet
All winning products, manufacturers and designers will be highlighted on the Hospitality Design magazine website, on IIDA.org and to the 400,000-plus followers on IIDA and Hospitality Design social media.
