The Ultron Doc Award Competition: Product Winners
| 2008 Doc Product Winners |
by Mannington Commercial
Designer's Choice Award Winner
One of three products in Mannington Commercial’s Adorn
Collection, Bead is a large scale carpet tile design reminiscent of
fabrics adorned with lustrous beading. Bead was designed to look
both iconic and fashion-forward. Its pattern creates a rich contrast
between positive and negative space– each tile unique and random,
dependent on the amount of the design element in the individual tile.
by Karastan Contract
One of six products in Karastan Contract’s Covet collection,
Completely Charmed is a lush commercial 32oz carpet tile
inspired by runway fashion and its influence on interior
fashion. Combining long space dyed and bright skein yarn,
Completely Charmed is made entirely from Ultron Nylon 6,6
fiber.
by Constantine Commercial
One of four products in Constantine Commercial’s collection by the
same name, Riviera has a luxurious look and feel, creating an
ambience of beauty and excitement. Riviera, made from Ultron Nylon
6,6, features a classic dot pattern that gives it both scale and color
definition. The coordinating colors in the collection are related
compositions of color and geometry on backgrounds of subtle stripes
by J & J/ Invision
Weathered Steel is one of three products in J&J/ Invision’s Altered
Elements collection for which inspiration was found in nature. Each product in
the collection captures the interplay between the elements and the wonder and
drama that Mother Nature creates on a daily basis. Weathered Steel was designed
to emulate the natural patina of rain on steel. on a daily basis. Weathered Steel was designed to
emulate the natural patina of rain on steel.
| 2007 Doc Product Winners |
by Constantine Commercial
Designer's Choice Award Winner
With an elaborate multicolor effect, and a complexity in
the range of luster levels, this product has a distinct dimensional
look using a fade and shadow line characteristic.
Using Ultron® nylon 6,6 the patterned cut and loop
33 oz. product is both bold when strongly contrasting
colors are used, and elegantly subtle when less contrasting
neutrals are used.
by Fortune Contract
This 36 oz. product evokes a modern, edgy
feel with a subtle striated effect. Made with
Ultron® nylon 6,6 the linear pattern in this
product is a stylish choice for a variety of applications
and is available in both broadloom
and tile, and in thirteen standard color ways.
by Mannington Commercial
Inspired by classic 60’s icons such as Nigel Weymouth this
stylized pattern combines both circular and organic linear
shapes to create a sophisticated modern interpretation of
psychedelic pop art. In 14 colors this 26 oz. product will be
useful in any number of applications.
by Karastan Contract
The source of inspiration for this collection was the constant
stream of energy found on today’s fashion runways,
articulated with fluid but dynamic colors. There is lively
motion through the constant flow of one color moving into
the next. This product is both broadloom and tile with a
tight surface and high yarn definition.
| 2006 Doc Product Winners |
by Bentley Prince Street
Inspired by rustic Americana, where simplicity of folk art and depth of personal conviction is reflected in all forms of design, the product uses horizontal bars to break the vertical rows creating a rhythm of warmth and comfort in their movement. This 26 oz. product in 12 colorways reflects the organic, rich hues seen in nature by the first American artisans. Even Keel's comfortable texture and classic colors will be appreciated in the professional, hospitality, and public space environment," noted the judges.
by Constantine Commercial
This product creates the tailored effect of a large scale woven surface through both three dimensional surface changes and a graphic approach to color combinations. Ribbons is created by combining Ultron nylon 6,6 fiber with Constantine's patented Precision Loc technology for tight, woven-like tufts. The color line consists of elegant neutrals, with playful second color compliments. The judges were most impressed by the dimensional effect of woven ribbons on the surface of this 32 oz. product.
by J&J/Invision
With a hint of glitz and glamour, these products bring two traditional patterns to life. Using Ascend's Prismatic fiber, these tonal cut and loop classics have an added flair on the floors. Both products set the standard for timeless commercial interiors with tailored sophistication. Available in 32 quintessential colors, the judges said, "These products represent simplicity at its best."
by Karastan Contract
Part of the Poetry in Motion Collection, this woven product was inspired by movement, with a capital "M!" The product has the illusion of gentle motion through the use of a long-space dye, which provides a constant flow of changing color. The color line is subtle but rich, with each yarn coloration created specifically for this project. "The texture created by the cut and loop, the structural quality of the pattern and the movement of the color make this product very innovative," said the judges.
Cadence by Clayton Miller
Bentley Prince Street
J&J/Invision
Constantine Commercial
