IIDA Announces Winners of 28th Annual IIDA/HD Expo Product Design Awards

CHICAGO — IIDA is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 IIDA/HD Expo Product Design Awards. This esteemed competition recognizes products that excel in seven different criteria, including aesthetics, cost and value, design innovation, environmental responsibility, need, technical advancements, and usage. This year's entries were evaluated by a panel of distinguished design industry experts.

“Exceptional hospitality environments are built on product design that doesn't just meet expectations, but instead redefines them,” said IIDA Executive Vice President and CEO, Cheryl S. Durst, Hon. FIIDA. “This year’s winners exemplify this, pushing the boundaries through innovation and remarkable craftsmanship that is boldly leading the industry into an era of elevated experiential environments.”

This year’s jury of design professionals included Project Manager at LPA, Derek Chen, IIDA; President of the IIDA Oregon Chapter, Peter Harrison, Assoc. IIDA; and Senior Interior Designer and Project Manager at Architects West, Michelle Widner, IIDA.

“The products showcased in this competition show a promising and exciting future for the industry that centers on a commitment to the guest experience,” said Widner on behalf of the jury. “It is a privilege to celebrate the winners for their thoughtful execution that will enrich the hospitality environment and enhance the future of product design.”

The winners of the 2025 IIDA/HD Expo Product Design Awards are:

Eric Engstrom Best of Competition Award
Company: Tuuci
Product: Ocean Master MAX Bolero: Ombré Blossom

Applied Finishes/Materials — Laminates, Stone/Marble, Tile, Specialty
Company: Arizona Tile
Product: Fluida

Bath/Spa — Equipment, Whirlpool/Saunas, Fitness, Wellness
Company: Bradley
Product: Elvari Washroom Accessories Collection

Electronics and Technology — Audio/Visual, Charging Stations, Apps
Company: Astek
Product: Kinetic

Fabrics/Textiles — Upholstery
Company: Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering
Product: Glint + Glimmer Collection

Fixtures and Hardware — Decorative Metals, Plastics, Hardware
Company: Schluter Systems
Product: Trendline Kerdi-Line and Kerdi-Line-Vario

Flooring — Carpets and Rugs
Company: Jaipur Living
Product: Tufted Manchaha

Freestanding Furniture/Casegoods — Group/Series
Company: Tuuci
Product: Ocean Master MAX Bolero: Ombré Blossom

Freestanding Furniture/Casegoods — Individual
Company: Vertical Ledge
Product: Carrello

Lighting — Group/Series, and Systems
Company: Kalco Lighting
Product: Cape Wall Sconce

Lighting — Individual Fixtures, Ceiling Fans, and Individual Lighting Devices
Company: Arteriors Contract
Product: Melt Chandelier

Seating — Outdoor Group/Series
Company: Brown Jordan
Product: Luca Sofa

Seating — Lounge Individual
Company: KFI Studios
Product: Avalon

Seating — Outdoor Individual
Company: Arteriors Contract
Product: Iggy Outdoor Chair

Sustainability — Recycled Materials and Green Products
Company: Zieta Prozessdesign
Product: Ultraleggera

Wallcoverings — Wallpapers
Company: Phillip Jeffries
Product: Modern Muse

The winners were announced and celebrated at a special reception during the 2025 HD Expo + Conference, as well as the manufacturers and designers behind them, will be showcased on the Hospitality Design
website, IIDA.org, and across IIDA's and Hospitality Design's social media platforms. For questions in regard to this or other IIDA design competitions, please contact competitions@IIDA.org.