Source International is proud to announce that two of our newest seating collections—Paisans and Zenith—have been honored as 2025 HiP Awards Honorees at this year’s NeoCon, the commercial design industry’s premier event held at The Mart in Chicago.
Presented by Interior Design magazine, the HiP (Honoring Industry People & Product) Awards celebrate the most innovative products and the creative professionals behind them. With a focus on forward-thinking design, functionality, and relevance, being named a HiP Honoree is a powerful testament to excellence in design and innovation.
We are thrilled to share that Paisans was recognized in the Workplace Seating category, and Zenith was honored in the Education/Government/Institutional Seating category.
“We’re still thrilled to be recognized with this incredible honor,” said Eric Mueller, CEO and Owner at Source International. “To be named a HiP Honoree for not just one, but two of our newest introductions is an incredible validation of the design direction we’re pursuing—products that are purposeful, beautiful, and meet the evolving needs of commercial interiors across sectors.”
About the Winning Products
Designed by Berg & Hindenes, Paisans is a fresh take on collaborative seating for the modern workplace. With refined detailing, Paisan embodies Scandinavian elegance with its minimalist design and versatile functionality,sculpted comfort, and versatile configurability, it speaks to a sense of hospitality and ease that supports today’s more casual, flexible office environments.
Zenith was designed by SF+M Studio and Emanuele Bertolini with the intent to serve the next generation of learning, civic, and institutional spaces. With its clean lines, durability, and ergonomic consideration, Zenith brings simplicity and modernity to high-use environments—without sacrificing visual appeal.
Recognition at the HiP Awards highlights not only the products themselves but also Source International’s continued commitment to supporting designers with thoughtful, well-crafted solutions that balance aestheticvalue and real-world functionality.
We’re honored to stand alongside some of the industry’s most innovative brands and designers and grateful to Interior Design and the NeoCon community for the spotlight.
