Interior Design’s Best of Year 2022 Submissions Now Open

Summer is in full swing, but it’s never too early to start thinking about Interior Design‘s Best of Year Awards, especially since there’s an extra incentive to submit sooner than later this year (lower submission fees if you get yours in by August 12)! The 17th annual ceremony, which spotlights the most innovative and noteworthy design achievements—and creatives—around the globe will be hosted by editor in chief Cindy Allen and live-streamed as part of DesignTV by SANDOW later this year. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to submit now through September 7!

Check out our submission guidelines and eligibility below.

Products: All must have been introduced between September 2021 and September 2022. Products/collections may be entered into one or more categories. Products may be entered into one or more categories.

Projects: All must have been completed between September 2021 and September 2022 (with the exception of the “on the boards” category, reserved for in-progress projects). Projects may be entered into one or more categories.

Student products: Open to products launched or exhibited, either in conjunction with a class or a (virtual) show. Submitters must be graduate or undergraduate students enrolled in accredited design programs globally. Student submissions have a dedicated submission form here.

Eligible product designs include: accessories, architectural products, fabric, furniture, kitchen and bath, lighting, and wall covering. Products and projects that have been previously awarded or published are not excluded from entry.

We look forward to seeing your exciting submissions for standout products, projects, people, and students in the A&D community!

EARLY-BIRD SUBMISSION DEADLINE: AUGUST 12, 2022

Interior Design Hosts 9th Annual HiP Awards at theMART in Chicago

More than 250 design luminaries gathered at theMART in Chicago Sunday night for Interior Design’s ninth annual HiP Awards ceremony, marking the start of NeoCon. As the night got underway, the well-heeled group of designers, creatives, and manufacturers mingled with cocktails in hand—most after a two-year hiatus—before snagging a seat on the steps at Marshall’s Landing for the ceremony.  

As editor in chief Cindy Allen took to the stage, the crowd offered a communal cheer, setting a celebratory tone for the evening. “Are you happy?” Allen asked, speaking above the hum of applause. “Because I’m so happy to be here!” Then she unveiled one winner after the next.

This year’s Product winners reflect an extensive range of industry talent, from carpeting that draws on hypnotic desert hues to a sleek outdoor shower that fits in just about anywhere, highlighting the importance of sustainability and innovation. As for HiP People winners, Allen offered ceremony attendees a glimpse into the narratives that shaped their distinguished careers—noting that each story is nothing short of impressive. “I’m honored to be recognized for sustainability efforts,” says HiP Rising Star for Sustainability Jane Hallinan, interior design at Perkins Eastman. “Material health is so important and I hope to continue encouraging others to prioritize specifying for the environment.”

Spirits remained high throughout the evening as attendees embraced the opportunity to catch up with friends and colleagues, including a few in town from overseas. “It’s so great to be back at NeoCon, there’s a whole new energy,” says HiP Rising Star Madison George, interior designer at Huntsman Architectural Group. “It feels different and really fresh.”

“It’s surreal,” adds HiP Hospitality Leader Dan Mazzarini, principal and creative director of BHDM Design. “NeoCon and these awards feel like the celebration that is our industry—they’re so emblematic.” We couldn’t have said it better ourselves.

Take a look at the winner’s gallery and catch a glimpse of event highlights below.  

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The HiP Awards ceremony also was live-streamed on DesignTV by SANDOW. In case you missed it, be sure to check out the replay here.

A special thank you to our sponsors: Andreu World, Arcadia Contract, Encore, Davis Furniture, Formica, Haworth, Innovant, Interface, JANUS et Cie, Keilhauer, Mannington Commercial, Mohawk Group, Shaw Contract, Turf, VS America.

Live Coverage from NeoCon 2022

Interior Design editors are on the ground at theMART in Chicago for NeoCon 2022! Take a look at our evolving coverage of the event, from design luminaries to the products pushing commercial spaces into the future.

Designers and Manufacturers Share Insights on How the Built Environment Can Transform Health

A group of designers and manufacturers came together during NeoCon to discuss ways the built environment can address pressing challenges, including equity, accessibility, and inclusivity. Read more.

JANUS et Cie Announces the Winner of its Inaugural Student Design Competition at NeoCon

Heritage furniture brand JANUS et Cie announced the winner of its first ever Global Student Design Competition in collaboration with architectural design firm Populous in an intimate ceremony at NeoCon. Read more.

Cindy Allen Hosts Roundtable Discussion on the Future of the Workplace at NeoCon

More than 20 designers and manufactures joined Interior Design editor in chief Cindy Allen in a scintillating roundtable discussion about what’s next for the workplace at NeoCon. Read more.

Interior Design Hosts 9th Annual HiP Awards at theMART in Chicago

More than 250 design luminaries gathered at theMART in Chicago last night for Interior Design’s ninth annual HiP Awards ceremony, marking the start of NeoCon. Read more.

Interior Design’s HiP Award Winners

See the winners and honorees of Interior Design‘s 2022 HiP Awards! Read more.

Stop by SANDOW Design Group’s NeoCon Lounge and DIFFA Pride Auction

SANDOW Design Group presents DesignScene by Sandow, a must-see gathering space on floor 3 of theMART. Read more.

ThinkLab Trendspotters at NeoCon

If you’re curious to hear what’s changed in the industry from the start of the pandemic until now, explore what the A&D community and their clients are looking for, and get a fly-on-the-wall view, ThinkLab has you covered—with content from a powerful lineup of Trendspotters this year at NeoCon. Read more.

Art on theMART

Art on theMart presents Ba Boom Boom Pa Pop Pop, a new video work by Nick Cave on display during NeoCon. Read more.

Check Out These Products at theMart

Spino by Stefan Borselius, a modular sofa system, welcomes NeoCon-goers at the entry of the Scandinavian Spaces showroom on the 11th floor. Read more.

Check out these 8 products, featured at NeoCon 2022, that add both fashion and function to the workplace. Read more.

This lounge chair by Patricia Urquiola for Haworth is perfect for summer. Read more.

Belgian furniture, acoustic, and lighting company BuzziSpace gets down by introducing its first-ever flooring collection, BuzziRugs. Read more.

Bradley L Bowers launches his latest wall covering, Chromalis: a heady exploration of visual depth and movement for Wolf Gordon. Read more.

Applied materials manufacturer Designtex launches a trio of dimensional and graphically charged goodies, on view at NeoCon. Read more.

John Edelman’s innate business sense continuously shapes his career, his recent acquisition of furniture brand Heller being no exception. Read more.

From wall coverings to outdoor seating, the warm tones in these 6 products can spice up any residential or commercial space. Read more.

IIDA Reveals 2022 Awardees

This year’s submissions were judged for their suitability and originality—with special attention paid to how finishes and furnishings are integrated. Read more.

IIDA Awardee: One Plus Partnership

When a repeat client approached cinema-design honchos One Plus Partnership to design a new movie theater for local and international films, the goal was a high-concept space with a strong visual identity. Read more.

IIDA Awardee: Suh Architects and HLW

If car-buying were ever elevated to a multicultural experience, it’s at Genesis House, the three-level, 9,600-square-foot endeavor that’s part showroom (for Genesis vehicles, the luxury division of South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group), part hospitality venue. Read more.

IIDA Awardee: Stüdyo AB

When tasked with an indoor playground and learning center situated on the second floor of a bustling shopping mall, architect Asli Baysan Birgen drew inspiration from the motto of her client, Cocoon Istanbul: “playful learning.” Read more.

IIDA Awardee: Prefix Design

Once a store on the ground floor of an office building, the now bright and sophisticated Prefix Design studio shows off the prowess of the firm, founded by Liao Shuheng in 2020 to tackle commercial, residential, and branding commissions. Read more.

IIDA Awardee: Aidlin Darling Design

For Aidlin Darling Design and “passionate clients with exquisite taste and humble values,” according to co-partner Joshua Aidlin, this house, perched atop 10 acres overlooking California’s Napa Valley, is a phoenix rising from the ashes. Literally. The firm’s original design was destroyed by a wildfire midway through construction. Read more.

IIDA Awardee: OMA and Gruen Associates

For the Los Angeles’s Wilshire Boulevard Temple, the architects basically created a five-story, 54,600-square-foot object-building that, from some angles, looks like a truncated pyramid warped in a distortional field. Read more.

IIDA Reveals 2022 Awardees and Will Announce Best in Competition Winner at the Start of NeoCon

Interior Design Announces HiP Award Finalists

NeoCon is around the corner, which means the Interior Design HiP Awards are fast approaching! Raise a glass to our standout finalists ahead of the ceremony, which will take place live at theMART and air on DesignTV by SANDOW Sunday, June 12 at 5pm CT/6pm ET. Hope to see you there!

See the HiP Awards finalists below and don’t forget to grab your ticket for the in-person event!

Interior Design’s 7th Annual NYCxDESIGN Awards Kicked Off the City’s Biggest Celebration of Design

Nearly 500 designers, architects, and manufacturers gathered at Penn 1 in Manhattan last night to celebrate the winners and honorees of the 7th annual NYCxDESIGN Awards hosted by Interior Design editor in chief Cindy Allen. The ceremony, which marked the start of the 10th annual NYCxDESIGN Festival, kicked off with celebratory remarks by Elissa Black, executive director of NYCxDESIGN, who noted that “the festival truly unites New York City’s diverse and expansive design community.”

Black also recognized the magazine’s 90th anniversary and Allen’s 20-year tenure as editor in chief before turning over the stage. “It’s amazing that you’re here with us,” Allen said as the crowd erupted in a round of applause. “Can you believe that we’re back after two years!”

Before the ceremony got underway, Allen gave a big shout out to event partners: Cosentino, Williams-Sonoma Business to Business, Material Bank and NYC Media and Entertainment, pointing out the return of the iconic Lladró NYCxDESIGN Award trophy. Then the crowd sat perched on their seats, awaiting news of the winners for products, students and the city’s many amazing projects. Take a look at event snaps below.

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Following the awards, guests settled into for an evening of cocktails and games—old and new. From Pac Man to the latest video games, attendees had no shortage of opportunities to mix and mingle throughout the festive evening.

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HiP Awards Submissions Now Open

NeoCon is around the corner, returning to its usual June run, which means Interior Design‘s HiP Awards are fast approaching, too. The HiP Awards, which honor top designers in the industry as well as groundbreaking products, will be hosted by editor in chief Cindy Allen and live-streamed as part of DesignTV® by SANDOW on June 10. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to submit now!

DEADLINE EXTENDED: ENTER BY APRIL 27, 2022

This Year’s Winners of Le French Design 100 Reflect the Evolving Landscape of Design

In and beyond the city of lights, France continues to shine a spotlight on design with the second edition of Le French Design 100. The digital festival, which honors the global reach of French designers, kicked off January 20 with an opening ceremony held at the Elysée Palace and runs through February 21.  

Similar to the first edition of the event, held in 2019 at the Musée des Arts Decoratifs Paris, jury members selected 100 product and project winners, that showcase the breadth and diversity of the country’s design traditions and values, such as the art of living, creativity, and sustainable innovation.

“French spirit is based on rigor and critical thinking. We value quality, truth, and creativity, a both intoxicating and positive combination. How can French design be exported to the world?” Philippe Starck, guest of honor at the festival, notes in a statement. “Two parameters should be respected: that designers, authors and creators remember their social, humanist and ecological role and that they forget the ultra-fast cycle of fashion. Today, we must return to the true values of a profession, provide a real service. We are in an extremely good position because of what we are, but also because of what we can become if we make a little effort,” he continues.  

The jury, led by president Hervé Lemoine, director of Mobilier National, includes international experts such as Deyan Sudjic, director emeritus of the Design Museum in London, Jennifer Flay, creative director of FIAC, Paris, Leila Anna Wahba, director and head curator of the Architecture + Design Museum, Los Angeles, Dakota Jackson, designer and founder of House of Dakota Jackson, New York, and Miryon Ko, arts and culture director of Cartier, Japan. This year’s digital edition, supported by president Emmanuel Macron, features exclusive videos and an interactive Le French Design World Map enabling viewers to measure the place and impact of French design on a global scale. For a full list of winners go here.

Interior Design Announces Best of Year Awards Finalists

Interior Design is pleased to announce project and product finalists for the 16th annual Best of Year Awards, hosted by editor in chief Cindy Allen. With so many outstanding designers to honor this year, a full week of festivities is in order! Be sure to tune in at 1pm ET December 6-10 for the Best of Year Awards virtual ceremonies, which will air on Interior Design’s homepage through DesignTV by SANDOW as well as Facebook.

Student winners will be announced on Monday, followed by People on Tuesday, Products on Wednesday, and Projects on Thursday with a full recap on Friday. But the party already is underway! Interior Design‘s 2021 Best of Design programming is in full swing, including the Hall of Fame film festival, which honors the work of industry luminaries, so be sure to join in to honor friends and colleagues pushing the industry forward. For the complete lineup, go here.