The International Interior Design Association (IIDA), in partnership with Hospitality Design magazine, announced the winners of the 21st Annual IIDA/HD Product Design Competition today at HD Expo. Zintra Acoustic Solutions by MDC took home the Best of Competition award and also won in the applied finishes and materials (wallcoverings and treatments) category.

The 2017 winners, representing the best of hospitality design through aesthetic and innovation, are:

Best of Competition

Zintra Acoustic Solutions by MDC

Accessories or Specialties

Artwork, Signage, or Accent Pieces
FusionFire Steam Fireplace by Modern Flames

Hardware or Decorative Metal/Plastics

Haiku by Big Ass Solutions

Storage Systems

Guestroom Wall Unit/The Laylow Autograph Collection by Bryan Ashley

Applied Finishes and Materials

Wallcoverings and Treatments
Zintra Acoustic Solutions by MDC

Case Goods and Freestanding Furniture

Individual Furnishing Items
Eldon by Victoria + Albert

Groups, Series, Systems, or Collections

Kitchen Module by Sachi

Flooring

Carpeting/Carpet Systems and Rugs
Off the Grid by Shaw Hospitality

Hard Surface

Tratto by Stone Source

Resilient

Lineate by Durkan

Lighting

Individual Lamps or Lighting Devices
Tall Poppy Cordless Table Lamp by Neoz Lighting

Seating: Group or Series

Dining Seating
Kaffe Bistro Group Stacking Chair by Jensen Leisure Furniture

Lounge

Marshmallow by Sandler Seating

Outdoor

Hanging Lounger by Kodama Zomes

Seating: Individual

Dining Seating
Vic Armchair by Pedrali

Lounge

Katachi High Back Lounge Chair by JANUS et Cie

Outdoor

Mood Club Chair by JANUS et Cie

Textiles

Upholstery
The Olive Green Collection by Moore & Giles, Inc.

The 2017 judging panel included Chris Evans, senior associate with Rottet Studio; Mayfield and Ragni Studio principal Kelie Mayfield; and Antunovich Associates senior principal and director of interior design Patricia Rotondo.

Judges selected winners based on innovation, technical advancements, cost efficiency, environmental consciousness, aesthetics, client-user benefits, and need and usage in the hospitality industry. Awards for each category are not mandatory.

The original article can be found here.