The International Interior Design Association (IIDA), in partnership with Hospitality Design magazine, announced the opening of the 21st annual IIDA/HD Product Design Competition.
The competition recognizes innovation, functionality, and aesthetic advancements in product design for the hospitality industry. Categories include: Applied finishes and materials (wallcoverings, treatments, paints/coatings); Textiles (upholstery and bedspread/drapery/casement); Flooring (carpet/rugs, hard surfaces, resilients); Seating, Individual (dining, lounge, outdoor); Seating, Group (dining, lounge, outdoor); Lighting (individual and series/collections); Casegoods and freestanding furniture (individual and series/collections); and Accessories or specialties (hardware/decorative metals, storage systems and artwork/signage).
Winning products will be announced during HD Expo, May 3rd – 5th at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas and will be featured in Hospitality Design’s July issue, on the IIDA website, and receive coverage in the HD Expo Show Daily.
The deadline to enter is Monday, May 2nd. Only projects showcased at HD Expo 2017 and offered for sale or use after June 1st, 2016 will be eligible for submission.