IIDA Showroom and Booth Design Competition

The IIDA Showroom and Booth Design Competition honors originality of design and visual impact of showrooms and booths at NeoCon in The Mart, and showrooms and pop-ups at Design Days in Fulton Market, emphasizing use of materials, space, color, texture, lighting, and graphics. Established in 2004, this competition recognizes the best of the best at the most important event of the year for the commercial interior design industry.

Who Should Submit
This competition is open to any permanent showrooms at The Mart or in Fulton Market and/or exhibition booths at NeoCon or pop-ups at the Design Days show.

Why Should I Submit?
Enter for the chance to have your work evaluated on-site by world-renowned interior and product designers like Midori Shim, IIDA; Cyd Shizuru, Ind. IIDA; and Bethany Williams, IIDA. Projects are judged on originality of design, visual impact, effective use of materials, use of space (creativity, product accessibility, etc.), use of color and textures, lighting, and graphics.

Winners will be honored at NeoCon and Design Days, featured on IIDA.org, and in an official press release distributed to leading industry outlets and media partners.

When
This competition is open annually, March through June—The 2025 competition is currently open.

To be notified directly when this competition opens, contact IIDA Design Competitions Manager Veronica Whitaker at competitions@iida.org.

2025 IIDA Best of Chicago Design Week Winner

A diverse group of ten people stands together in a modern interior space, holding awards, celebrating a successful event. — Best of Chicago Design Week - Turf

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A wooden wall features the phrases "Pick your path" and "Make a sound decision," accented by directional arrows on either side. — Best of Chicago Design Week - Turf

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A cozy corner features textured walls with abstract designs, a candle-lit table, and a soft chair, creating an inviting atmosphere. — Best of Chicago Design Week - Turf

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A vibrant hallway features multicolored lighting, textured walls, and a cozy seating area, creating an inviting atmosphere. — IIDA

A narrow corridor bathed in red light features textured walls and wooden beams, creating an atmospheric and modern design. — Best of Chicago Design Week - Turf

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A cozy corner features a curved chair, a circular side table with a glowing lamp, and vibrant, textured walls in warm orange tones. — Best of Chicago Design Week - Turf

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A modern exhibition space showcasing vibrant graphic designs and tactile objects on a lit display table, with framed artworks on the walls. — Best of Chicago Design Week - Turf

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2025 IIDA Showroom and Booth Best of Competition - Fulton Market

A modern workspace features a large wooden table with four white chairs, a mounted TV, and large windows showing greenery outside. — Best of Competition - Interface

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A modern lounge area features a curved orange sofa with decorative pillows, white tables, and stylish chairs amidst greenery and artwork. — Best of Competition - Interface

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A modern design studio display featuring color samples, fabric swatches, and the words "Made for Consultation, Customization, Ideation, Visualization, Installation." — Best of Competition - Interface

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A stylish lounge area featuring a patterned sofa, sleek coffee table, modern lamp, and a framed retro poster titled "Race to Space." — Best of Competition - Interface

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2025 Jurors - Fulton Market

A woman with shoulder-length, curly hair wears a striped white blazer, smiling confidently in an urban setting. — **Ronnie Belizaire, FIIDA**
Studio Practice Leader
HKS

A smiling man with a short beard wears a blue blazer over a black shirt, standing against a light-colored wall. — **Mike Johnson II, FIIDA, AIA**
Associate Principal and Director of Interiors
Hickok Cole

Abby Scott FIIDA, CDF
Director of Interiors and Professional Associate
HDR

2025 Jurors - The Mart

A person with glasses sits in a cozy, orange chair, looking thoughtfully to the side, surrounded by plants and books. — **James Bailey, IIDA**
Design Director
Gensler

Dia Baldwin, Assoc. IIDA
Designer
Birchfield Penuel Architects

Jenna G. Ketchen, IIDA
Client Relations Manager, Commercial
LEO A DALY

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