The Bau chair from InSpec, the seating winner and Best in Show in this year’s Best of BDNY Product Design Competition
Chosen by two panels of industry experts, product winners and finalists were chosen for their aesthetic progress, functionality, and innovation; while best exhibit honorees earned nods for creativity in design, visual impact, effective and efficient use of materials, and outstanding use of space, color, texture, lighting, and graphics in their display.
Congratulations to all the deserving companies!
Best of BDNY Product Design Honorees
Judged by:
Courtney Brannan, principal, Champalimaud Design
Marc Fugnitto, vice president of project management, Interior Image Group (IIG)
Brent Lynch, president, Level 3 Design Group
Henri Munyengango, regional director, design strategies, luxury, lifestyle & premium brands, IHG Hotels & Resorts
Becca Roderick, design director of interiors, MA | Morris Adjmi Architects
ARCHITECTURAL MATERIALS
Winner / Best in Show: ICON, WOW Design
Finalist: Brick & Brush, Audrey Lane
Finalist: Vetrite Laminated Glass Slabs, SICIS
ART & ACCESSORIES
Winner: The Park, Light Annex
BATH/SPA
Winner: NU, Roca Bathroom Products
Finalist: Touchless WC Cubicles with Occupancy Indicator, Stern Engineering
FABRIC
Winner: Bellina, Cortina Leathers
Finalist: Perennials by Rose Tarlow, Perennials
FLOORING
Winner: Outlander Collection, Daltile
Finalist: Novita Terrene, Design and Direct Source
FURNITURE
Winner: Hug Armchair, Parla
Finalist: Talo, EXPORMIM
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Winner: Touchless Hand Sanitizer, Vaask
Finalist: Cold Plunge, Hydro Systems
LIGHTING
Winner/Best in Show: PushUp Pro Cordless Lamp, Zafferano America
Finalist: Locket, Studio M Lighting
Finalist: Murano Bulb, Multiforme
OTHER
Winner/Best in Show: Elegante Veneers, Havwoods
Finalist: Maestro, MODIO Guestroom Acoustic Control
OUTDOOR
Winner: Obi, EXPORMIM
Finalist: Deck, Gloster Furniture
Finalist: Sticks 2-seater Sofa, Cane-line
SEATING
Winner / Best in Show: Bau, InSpec
Finalist: Cala, Sandler Seating
SUSTAINABLE
Winner / Best in Show: Double, Elli S.R.L.
Finalist: Choice Chair, Cane-line
WALLCOVERING
Winner: Between Rivers, Arte
Finalist: Digital Creations, Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering
Finalist: Uplifted, Astek
WINDOW TREATMENTS
Winner: Universe Drapery Sheers, Fabric Innovations
Best of BDNY Exhibit Honorees
Judged by:
Kona Gray, principal, EDSA – Landscape Architecture
Rachel McCaslin, senior manager, projects, JLL
Ashley Michaels, senior manager product experience + prototypes, global design, Hilton
Kathianna Rousseau, director | senior associate, Rockwell Group
SMALL
Winner: Samuel & Sons Passementerie
Finalist: Pandemic Design Studio
Finalist: Aimee Wilder Designs
MEDIUM
Winner: JACLO Industries
Finalist: Renwil Hospitality
LARGE
Winner / Best in Show: Mittman Hospitality
Finalist: Marquis Seating
Finalist: DEDON
The Mittman Hospitality booth; photo by PWP Studio
