A fusion of industrial elegance and hospitality functionality The Meetia armchairs and sofas, designed by renowned architect and designer Ramón Esteve, have won an international iF Design Award 2025. The collection seamlessly blends the elegance of industrial style with the practicality of hospitality furniture. Created by Actiu—a specialist in the design and manufacture of furniture for corporate, contract, educational, and healthcare environments—Meetia combines a perimeter steel tube structure with a wraparound seat that offers optimal comfort. The soft upholstery features environmentally friendly fabrics that reinforce the brand’s sustainable ethos. Meetia, design Ramón Esteve for Actiu, photo ®Odosdesign The iF Design Award, presented by the iF International Forum Design, is one of the most prestigious seals of design excellence in the world, with over 70 years of history recognizing innovation and creativity in design. Meetia, design Ramón Esteve for Actiu, photo ®Odosdesign “Meetia is the result of an exemplary collaboration between design and industry. It reflects a perfect balance of quality, aesthetics, and creativity. At Actiu, we’ve translated this concept into industrial reality, using thoughtful materials and expert manufacturing,” said Soledat Berbegal, Actiu Board Member and Brand Reputation Director. “It brings together design, sustainability, elegance, comfort, and beauty. As a modular system with interchangeable parts and premium materials, it enhances both form and function. Receiving the iF Design Award validates our dedication to working with exceptional designers to evolve our catalogue.” Meetia, design Ramón Esteve for Actiu, photo ®Odosdesign Meetia received the award in the Product Design – Home Furniture category, standing out among nearly 11,000 submissions from 66 countries. According to Ramón Esteve, Meetia represents a continuous quest: “How to transform geometry into emotion through matter and light. Each line is designed to interact harmoniously with its environment.” The international jury of 131 independent design experts praised Meetia for redefining the boundaries between creativity and industrial craftsmanship. Its structural solidity, versatile configurations, rich textures, and elegant finishes promote well-being and comfort in a wide range of spaces—from corporate and public areas to private interiors. Each Meetia piece is a testament to Actiu’s and Ramón Esteve’s shared vision: a refined, durable, and sustainable product that marries timeless design with modern architectural sensibilities. Distinguished by its verticality, striking structural joints, versatility, and long-term durability, Meetia also prioritises ease of maintenance and repair to extend product life. About ActiuActiu is Spain’s leading company in the design and production of furniture for corporate, contract, healthcare, and educational environments. With over 50 years of experience, the family-owned business creates efficient, comfortable solutions and operates a LEED and WELL Platinum-certified Technology Park in Castalla (Alicante)—the first industrial building in the world to earn both certifications. Actiu’s products have won prestigious awards, including Red Dot, Design Preis, FX, Premios Delta, iF Design, and Best of NeoCon. In 2017, Actiu received Spain’s National Design Award, and founder Vicente Berbegal was named European Entrepreneur of the Year. About the iF DESIGN AWARDEstablished in 1954, the iF DESIGN AWARD is one of the world’s most respected design competitions. It honors excellence across all fields, including product, packaging, communication, and service design, architecture and interior architecture, as well as UX/UI and professional concepts. All winning entries are showcased at ifdesign.com.
