nanimarquina is proud to announce the Tres collection, designed by Nani Marquina, received a 2017 GOOD DESIGN Award, one of the most prestigious, recognized and oldest design awards in the world.
Founded in 1950 and organized annually by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture, the GOOD DESIGN Award is recognized for rewarding the most innovative and cutting-edge products in more than 25 categories.
Tres has become, in record time, the most successful collection of the nanimarquina brand. “After several years editing products created by prestigious designers, this collection has been developed in-house. I am so proud to have launched a product that highlights good design. Attractive and good quality at a reasonable price, responding to the most demanding needs of the market.” – Nani Marquina.
About GOOD DESIGN Awards
Now in its 67th year, the GOOD DESIGN Awards remain the oldest and most recognized program for design excellence worldwide, conferred annually by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design together with The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. Judges meet and select over 700 product designs and graphics from over 36 nations based on innovation, form, materials and construction, concept, function, utility, and aesthetic appeal. The nanimarquina products will be featured with other award recipients on the Chicago Athenaeum website at www.chi-athenaeum.org
About nanimarquina:
nanimarquina turns 30! Nani’s singular desire: “I wanted to design rugs that were visually surprising for people to enjoy” is still valid nowadays. With constant innovation of techniques and materials, nanimarquina is a pioneering family company within the scene of contemporary rugs. Based in Barcelona and NYC, artisanal manufacturing takes place in India and Pakistan, discovering the unlimited possibilities of skilled artisans. Regarding design, the brand collaborates with renowned national and international designers, to ensure diversity of styles and experimentation with textures, materials, and shapes. The result is a unique nanimarquina rug for each person, for each space, for each emotion.