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Accent on Design Winners Announced at NY NOW
August 23,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events 
The winners of the Accent on Design Awards, which recognizes product design excellence, innovation and creativity among exhibitors, were announced yesterday at NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift.
A juried collection of contemporary designers and their products will be on display through the end of the day today at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.
The summer 2017 Accent on Design award winners are:
• Best New Product Collection: Dovetail (Booth #3865)
Dovetail is a new kind of publishing company that pairs impactful books with original
products.
• Best Overall Collection: Yamazaki USA Inc. (Booth #3736)
Yamazaki brings thought and creativity to everyday items through
design inspired
by life in Japan with products that are both decorative and functional.
• Best Curation: Design Ireland (Booth #4162) - Furniture and
Lighting
Presented by the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland, Design Ireland showcases
and allows buyers to discover the best of design and craft from Ireland all in one
place.
• Best Booth Design: Fornasetti Profumi (Booth #3910)
Fornasetti Profumi encompasses various home scenting devices from candles to
incense and diffusers, each with a clearly defined purpose and that can be re-used
or given an alternative use.
“Congratulations to all of the winners for our Accent on Design Awards,” said Randi Mohr, group show director, NY NOW and vice president, Emerald Expositions.
“The exhibitors in this section are always on the cutting edge of trend-forward design and product innovation, and this Market’s award winners shine a spotlight on what we can expect from the section in Markets to come,” continued Mohr.
Accent on Design is an industry resource for design-led home and lifestyle merchandise. Presented as part of NY NOW’s HOME Collection, Accent on Design’s nearly 180 brands are culled through a set of juried acceptance criteria including: originality, creativity and authentic product design; new and innovative use of materials; products which address and solve problems; consistent and continuous new product creations; a focus on contemporary design; and functionality.