2022 categories
Products
planters, screens, dividers, desk accessories, decorative |
tabletop
dishes, glassware, silverware, etc.
acoustical applications
acoustical treatments, products, or systems to reduce noise. |
architectural products
doors, windows, paint, etc.
hardware
door handles, pulls, knobs, |
bath fittings + fixtures
faucets, sinks, tubs, etc.
kitchen + bath cabinetry
kitchen or bar cabinetry, vanities, laundry rooms, etc. |
kitchen appliances
cooking units, refrigeration, washing units |
kitchen fittings + fixtures
faucets, taps, sinks, etc.
commercial flooring: broadloom
contract grade that is not tiles or rugs. |
commercial flooring: modular + rugs
including carpet tiles and rugs
residential flooring: rugs + carpets
broadloom, carpet tile, wood |
flooring: hard
VCT, rubber, wood, laminate, or man-made materials. |
flooring: tile + stone
porcelain or ceramic tiles, manufactured stone or natural stone |
contract furniture: case goods
laminate or wood bookcase, files, storage units |
contract furniture: desking
laminate or wood desks and desk systems |
contract furniture: partitions + wall systems
architectural or demountable wall systems, large partitions that are not free-standing |
contract furniture: systems
furniture systems include panel-based, beam-based, or freestanding to create office spaces |
contract furniture: tables
laminate or wood tables for conference, board or collaborative spaces |
education furniture
furniture designed for K-12 or Higher ed spaces |
health + wellness furniture
furniture for healthcare, spas or clinical use |
environmental impact
a product that addresses our environmental impact
outdoor furniture
outdoor chaises, sofas, tables, swings |
residential furniture: dining tables
residential furniture: occasional tables
end tables, coffee tables, sofa tables, etc. |
residential furniture: storage
hutches, credenzas, armoires, files, etc. |
residential furniture: beds
residential furniture: desks
lighting: architectural
lighting: chandelier (multiple bulb)
multiple-bulb chandeliers |
lighting: floor
floor lamps |
lighting: pendant (single bulb)
single-bulb pendant |
lighting: sconce
wall sconces |
lighting: table
table lamps, desk lamps, etc. |
contract seating: conference
chairs designed for conference or board room areas |
contract seating: guest
chairs designed for guest areas in lobbies, offices, or collaborative areas. |
contract seating: lounge
lounge chairs or other seating to be used in lounge areas. |
contract seating: sofa
sofas or sofa systems for contract use |
contract seating: task
task chairs designed for desk work, light to heavy use. |
contract seating
residential seating: accent
a functional seat that adds a splash of color or texture and is meant to supplement the rest of the room’s design. |
residential seating: lounge
chaise, lounge chairs |
residential seating: side
guest seating and dining chairs |
residential seating: sofa
sofas, sectionals, etc. |
residential seating
outdoor seating
outdoor chairs, lounges, stools, etc. |
textiles: contract
textiles: healthcare
textiles: hospitality
textiles: outdoor
textiles: residential
wall covering: contract
wall covering: fabric
wall covering: paper
wall covering: tile and stone
materials, treatments + surfaces (including paneling)
for walls or ceilings, outside cladding, etc. |
reissue
Products from a manufacturer’s archive that have made a return to market this year.
technology
student product design
deadline: October 15, 2022
Projects
exhibition/installation
beauty/spa
environmental branding + graphics
a graphics and branding program designed specifically for interiors
marketing + branding collateral
branding or marketing collateral design (i.e. restaurant menus)
budget
the creation of a high design concept at a low cost (residential + commercial)
education: higher learning
education: primary + high schools
entertainment
casinos, theatres, auditoriums, large venues, etc. |
health + wellness
fitness centers, health clinics, retreats, etc.
healthcare
senior living
nursing homes, residential care, memory care, senior living |
government/institutional
transportation
a system for moving people, i.e. airport terminal or lounge, train or bus station, etc.
library
museum/art gallery
greater good: social impact
projects for non-profit organizations, companies, or initiatives that give back to the community and advance social equity and inclusion
greater world: sustainability
projects that address our environmental impact
outdoor space
commercial or residential, parks, playgrounds, garden areas, etc. |
hospitality: chain hotel
hospitality: boutique hotel
hospitality: resort hotel
hospitality: hotel restoration/renovation
the rehabilitation and/or redesign of a pre-existing building into a hotel project
hospitality: bar/lounge/social club
hospitality: coffee/tea
hospitality: casual dining + counter service
hospitality: fine dining
hospitality: hotel dining
office: corporate
office: creative
ad agencies, fashion corporations, media companies |
office: tech
office: firm's own
office: co working
office: restoration/renovation
the rehabilitation and/or redesign of a pre-existing commercial project
commercial cafe/cafeteria/bar
commercial lobby + amenity space
building facade
including commercial + residential
residential lobby + amenity space
the lobby and amenity spaces within a large residential development. |
multi-unit housing
residence: apartment
residence: city house/townhouse
residence: beach house
residence: country house
residence: restoration/renovation
the rehabilitation and/or redesign of a pre-existing residential project
kitchen + bath
residential landscape
residential sales center/model apartment
retail
stores, pop-ups, retail vans, etc. |
showroom
manufacturers' showrooms for the design industry or other industries |
on the boards: commercial
a commercial project that is still in the works/incomplete
on the boards: residential
a residential project that is still in the works/incomplete
staircase
grand staircase, or stairwells |
iconic project
shining moment
an exciting or daring design feature of a project (i.e. unique grand stairs)
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