2025 HiP CATEGORIES
PRODUCTS
A range of functional and decorative objects that enhance an interior space.
ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS
Components of a built environment that include lighting controls, hardware, finishes, surfaces, and other structural elements.
EDUCATION/GOVERNMENT/INSTITUTIONAL: FLOORING
Flooring solutions designed for educational, governmental, or institutional spaces, including rugs, carpets, and hard flooring.
EDUCATION/GOVERNMENT/INSTITUTIONAL: FURNITURE
Furniture solutions designed for educational, governmental, or institutional spaces.
EDUCATION/GOVERNMENT/INSTITUTIONAL: SEATING
Seating solutions designed for educational, governmental, or institutional spaces, including benches, stools, sofas, guest, and conference seating.
HEALTH & WELLNESS: FLOORING
Flooring solutions designed for health & wellness spaces, including rugs, carpets, and hard flooring.
HEALTH & WELLNESS: FABRIC + WALL COVERING
Textiles and wall coverings solutions tailored for health + wellness-focused spaces.
HEALTH & WELLNESS: FURNITURE
Furniture solutions designed for health and wellness-focused environments.
HEALTH & WELLNESS: SEATING
Seating solutions designed for health + wellness environments including, but not limited to, benches, stools, sofas, and guest seating.
HOSPITALITY: FABRIC + TEXTILES
Textiles designed for hospitality spaces.
HOSPITALITY: FLOORING
Flooring solutions designed for hospitality spaces, including rugs, carpets, and hard flooring.
HOSPITALITY: FURNITURE
Furniture solutions designed for hospitality environments.
HOSPITALITY: LOUNGE
Lounge-focused seating solutions designed for hospitality environments.
HOSPITALITY: SEATING
Seating solutions designed for hospitality environments, including benches, stools, and dining.
HOSPITALITY: WALL COVERING
Wall covering solutions designed for hospitality use, made from tile, stone, textiles, paper, etc.
WORKPLACE: ACOUSTICAL APPLICATION
Wall and ceiling applications addressing acoustical needs in workplace environments.
WORKPLACE: FABRIC + WALL COVERING
Textiles and wall coverings solutions tailored for office environments.
WORKPLACE: FLOORING - CARPET
Flooring solutions designed for office environments, including rugs and modular and broadloom carpets.
WORKPLACE: FLOORING - HARD SURFACE
Hard surface flooring options suitable for high-traffic workplace areas including, but not limited to, tile, stone, wood, and LVF.
WORKPLACE: FURNITURE
Furniture solutions designed for office environments.
WORKPLACE: FURNITURE - SYSTEMS
Modular furniture systems offering flexibility and efficiency in office layouts.
WORKPLACE: FURNITURE - TABLE
Tables designed for the workplace including, but not limited to, conference, side, work tables and desks.
WORKPLACE: PARTITIONS + WALL SYSTEMS
Flexible partitions and wall systems facilitating versatile workplace configurations, also including pods and phone booths.
WORKPLACE: SEATING
Seating solutions designed for workplace environments, including benches, stools, and guest seating.
WORKPLACE: SEATING - LOUNGE
Lounge-specific seating solutions designed for relaxation and collaboration in office environments.
WORKPLACE: SEATING - TASK
Task and conference chairs optimizing ergonomics and functionality for workplace environments.
LIGHTING
Lighting solutions including, but not limited to, floor, table, pendant, chandelier, sconce, and architectural.
OUTDOOR
Products specially crafted for outdoor spaces including, but not limited to, furniture, lighting, seating, and accessories.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Products that address our environmental impact and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
MATERIALS
Diverse materials contributing to the construction and design of interior environments.
ICONIC PRODUCT
Products exhibited at NeoCon or Fulton Market Design Days prior to June 2023 or sold, manufactured or shown prior to June 2023.
REISSUE
Products pulled from a manufacturer's archive with timeless design and contemporary relevance.
PEOPLE
DESIGNER: HiP LEADER
Recognizing an individual designer who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and has made a signifcant impact within the industry.
DESIGNER: HiP FOR GREATER GOOD
Celebrating a designer whose work has made a positive contribution to the societal and environmental well-being.
DESIGNER: LIFETIME OF HiPNESS
Honoring a designer with a sustained and enduring commitment to excellence, leaving a lasting mark on the design profession.
DESIGNER: HiP RISING STAR
Acknowledging an emerging designer with notable potential and a promising future in the architecture and interior design field.
HiP PRODUCT DESIGNER
Highlighting a product designer whose creations embody innovation and excellence in form, function, and aesthetics.
MANUFACTURER: HiP LEADER
Recognizing an individual for outstanding leadership and influence in the architecture and interior design manufacturing sector.
MANUFACTURER: LIFETIME OF HiPNESS
Honoring a manufacturer with a sustained commitment to excellence, leaving a lasting impact on the design and manufacturing landscape, including creative director, marketers, and sales.
MANUFACTURER: HiP RISING STAR
Recognizing a rising star in manufacturing, showcasing promising contributions and potential within the design industry.
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