GERMANY – The competition, organized by Koelnmesse in cooperation with Red Dot received a total of 269 entries from 21 countries.

Three different categories were offered to enter innovative designs for the furniture industry and interior decorating: from “Materials and surfaces” to “Fittings, glass and lighting” to “Upholstery manufacture and bedding”.

This year, the jury of renowned experts granted the “High Product Quality” award for special design achievements in form and function to 50 entries. Only nine products were honored as “Best of the Best”. This title recognizes excellent design achievements whose form and function set new standards in their industry. This sought-after prize is reserved for the best products only.

The goal of the “interzum award: intelligent material & design” is to put a spotlight on features such as innovative design, intelligent details, aesthetics and functionality and to mark especially well-executed products with the industry label. To view the complete winners list click here.

On 4 May 2015, the proud laureates will be honored in the course of the interzum Party: manufacturers, designers and marketing decision makers will converge at the Koelnmesse site to celebrate the high point of this year’s competition and the start of interzum cologne 2015. All prize-winning designs will be presented to the public in a special exhibition as part of the leading global trade fair.