BDNY CELEBRATES INVENTIVE MANUFACTURERS WITH 2016 BEST OF BDNY PRODUCT DESIGN AWARDS, BEST EXHIBIT HONORS
Miami, Florida-based exhibitor Via Motif receives Best in Show Award for its hand-cast resin tiles, one of 24 new product designs honored at the seventh annual Boutique Design New York trade fair and conference, Nov. 13-14 at the Javits Center
Two dozen manufacturers/marketers of inventive design elements for hospitality interiors received Best of BDNY Product Design Awards at Boutique Design New York (BDNY), held November 13-14, 2016, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Twelve of BDNY’s 615 exhibitors received Best Exhibit honors.
The Best of BDNY Product Design Awards recognize designers and manufacturers of products introduced to the hospitality design market in the past year that demonstrate functional and aesthetic progress and, above all, innovation in their respective category. Winners in 10 product categories are selected by a jury of design professionals; trade fair attendees vote on-site to determine the Best in Show Award winner.
The 2016 Best of BDNY Product Design Award winners are:
Best in Show – Via Motif for Hand-Cast Resin Tiles
Architectural Materials
Winner – Ultraglas, Inc. for PurpleRainGlas
Finalist – MOZ Designs, Inc. for Laser Cut Metals
Art & Accessories
Winner – Kalisher for “The Chief”
Finalist – Atares Mosaics for Angled Natural Marble Mosaic
Bath/Spa
Winner – Brasstech for Ginger – Lineal Valet Hook
Finalist – MTI Baths for Continuum
Finalist – Native Trails for Nipomo
Fabric
Winner – Justin David Textiles for Nimbus
Finalist – Brentano for Solstice
Flooring
Winner – Fameed Khalique for Alumalux
Finalist – Durkan for Arielle Collection
Furniture
Winner – D’style Hospitality Furnishings for Eli Lounge Chair
Finalist – Marquis Seating for Colette Side Chair
Finalist – Artone for Viaggio
Lighting
Winner – SONNEMAN—A Way of Light for Suspenders
Finalist – Littman Brands Contract for Archetto
Finalist – Hennepin Made for Vela Pendant
Other
Winner – Metro Light & Power for Cloc Bloc
Finalist – HearthCabinet Ventless Fireplaces for Horizon
Outdoor
Winner – Sandler Seating for Riverside
Finalist – IN2GREEN for Indoor/Outdoor Collection
Wallcovering
Winner – Fameed Khalique for Embroidered Raffia Wallcovering
Finalist – Garrett Leather for Alpine Tiles, Cast Panels, and Pitched Panels
The Best of BDNY Product Design competition was judged by Kelly Gaddes, director, interior design, CR architecture + design; Monica Meade, interior design manager, Marriott International; and Angela M. Denney, vice president – interior design, FRCH Design Worldwide.
“This was by far our largest competition yet for excellence in hospitality product design, and our judges were impressed with this year’s entrants demonstrating innovativeness in design, adaptability to changing market demands and design execution,” said Michelle Finn, president of Hospitality Media Group (HMG), which produces BDNY and sister trade fair BDwest, held each spring in Los Angeles. “We congratulate the winners and finalists who’ve been recognized as the “best new products” for hospitality, at BDNY.”
BEST EXHIBIT WINNERS
Twelve BDNY exhibitors received Best Exhibit honors at this year’s trade fair. Displays were judged on creativity in design, visual impact, effective and efficient use of materials and the outstanding use of space, color, texture, lighting and graphics.
The 2016 Best Exhibit at BDNY Award winners are: In2Green, Jaclo, LDF Silk and Moore + Giles.
Finalists include Cut Maps, Decolav, Mexa, Philip Jefferies, Ren Wil, Sapphire Chandelier, Tri-kes and Uhuru.
Exhibit judges included Meagan Hurst, senior designer, STUDIO McCORMACK; Steve Rugo, principal, RUGO / RAFF LTD. ARCHITECTS; and David Shove-Brown, partner, //3877.
Both awards programs will resume during the fifth annual BDwest, April 5-6, 2017, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Information about exhibitors, social events, conference sessions, speakers and attendee registration will be available at boutiquedesignwest.com as details are confirmed.