Finalists for Domotex 2018 Carpet Design Awards Announced

Hannover, DE, December 7, 2017-The finalists in the 2018 Carpet Design Awards have been selected: 24 designer carpets have made it to the final round of the international competition for outstanding carpet design.

A jury made up of experts from the design professions and the carpet industry has selected three exclusive carpets in each of eight categories, out of a total of 265 entries from 16 countries. The winners in each category will be announced at Domotex on 13 January 2018; the prize award ceremony takes place in Hall 9. The Carpet Design Awards are highly regarded within the international carpet industry and form the centerpiece of the presentation of modern, hand-made carpets and rugs at Domotex.

The keynote theme for Domotex 2018 is Unique Youniverse, which was chosen in response to the growing need to offer the customer personalized products and services. The Carpet Design Awards have also been refreshed this year to reflect this trend, with two new categories added: “Best Interior” (furnishing project or carpet installation that prioritizes personalization) and “Best Communication” (successful marketing or branding campaign). The eight categories in the competition reflect various manufacturing methods, price levels and design concepts, so that they also represent different retail concepts and market segments targeted by the carpet industry.

All 24 carpets going into the final round will be on display throughout Domotex, at the new “Framing Trends” showcase in Hall 9, where innovative design and interior furnishing trends will be featured with creative flair under the tagline Unique Youniverse. Visitors to the trade show are also invited to choose their personal favorites. A special trophy for the most popular carpet will be awarded at the end of Domotex.

Category 1: Best Studio Artist Design

Original small-scale production design from an artist or designer

· Poudre, Atelier Février (FR)

· Animal Mask, Edition Of 3 Pieces, Christoph Hefti Rugs (CH)

· Rug_01 Golden Fade, Salem van der Swaagh (DE)

Category 2: Best Modern Design Superior

Original contemporary designs showing optimum use of materials

· Pattern Mix 10, Galleria Battilossi (IT)

· Chaos, Naziri Ohg (DE)

· Snakeskin 1, Gabbehs Flora & Fauna, Zollanvari (CH)

Category 3: Best Modern Design Deluxe

Original contemporary designs showing optimum use of materials

· Gatsby Gold, Hossein Rezvani Design Ohg (DE)

· Blocks No. 03, Silvergrey, Rug Star Gmbh (DE)

· Galmus Atlas Mountain, Soufiane Zarib (MA)

Category 4: Best Transitional Design

A new rug that interprets traditional designs for a contemporary audience

· Ottoman Collection Design 3378AB, Art Resources Ltd. (US)

· Negin Turquoise, Hossein Rezvani Design OHG, (DE)

· New Classic Reverse, Tabriz, Midnightblue, Rug Star GmbH, (DE)

Category 5: Best Flatweave Design

Original rug design demonstrating the flatweave technique

· Moroccan Killim, Bazar Du Sud (MA)

· Vague Harmony, Naziri Ohg (DE)

· Fluidity, Baneh Kelim, Flatweaves Minimalist, Zollanvari (CH)

Category 6: Best Collection

Contemporary traditional or transitional design collections demonstrating a common theme

· Chand Lc Collection, Choudhary Exports (IN)

· Alasht – Collection, Edelgrund Gmbh (DE)

· Moving Landscapes, Mariantonia Urru SRL (IT)

Category 7: New: Best Interior

A high-end customisation project or rug installation demonstrated with high quality images

· Mediterranean Capo Boi, Mariantonia Urru Srl (IT)

· Sunflower House, Mariantonia Urru Srl (IT)

· Residential Apartment From 1880. Rug Star (DE)

Category 8: Best Communication

A successful marketing or branding campaign demonstrated with high quality images

Amini Project, Abc Italia S.U.R.L. (IT)

Magazine Advertising, Edelgrund Gmbh (DE)

Inspired (Artisan Originals Launch), Jaipur Rugs Company, (IN)