GERMANY – From 21 to 24 May 2019, more than 1,800 exhibitors from all over the world will present their innovations at the largest international industry event. In doing so, they will be sources of inspiration for the design of tomorrow’s living spaces.

Whether a finished product or just part of one – to achieve long-term commercial success, it’s important for companies to stand out from the competition. The interzum award: intelligent material and design, offers a professional opportunity to do just that. This is the tenth year that the competition is being organized by Koelnmesse in cooperation with Red Dot.

The categories for which products can be registered are just as diverse as the furniture supplier industry and the interior construction sector themselves. They include “Materials and Surfaces”, “Fittings, Glass and Lighting” as well as “Upholstery Manufacture and Bedding”. Impressive designs are also sought from the field of “Mobile Spaces” and, for the first time, in the “Tiny Spaces” category too. With the introduction of this new category, Koelnmesse is following the current trend for living in small spaces.

A jury of specialists will evaluate all the competition entries on the basis of the quality of their design and their innovative potential. Only those products that impress the experts will receive awards. The group of six jurors will make joint decisions on the submissions after they have been tested and discussed live and in person. Criteria such as the degree of innovation, quality of materials, design, functionality and sustainability will be taking into account.

The awarded products are showcased to the public during the trade fair as part of a lavish special exhibition. They are also permanently presented online on the interzum award website. The proud winners will be honored on 20 May. The awards ceremony thereby marks the opening of interzum 2019.