The Moisturizing Shaving System is an electric shaver with an integrated NIVEA for Men conditioner dispensing system. During shaving, the shaving conditioner is dually dispensed through the heads directly onto the skin for a moisturizing and soothing shave. The formula is enriched with vitamins and chamomile to condition the skin and support a healthy look. The individually moving shaving heads automatically track the curves of the face and help to protect against skin irritation. The shaving heads have unique glide rings to help the shaver move smoothly over the face.

The ClearVue 550 is a low-cost yet capable ultrasound system that has a wide range of applications. The simplified modular design provides unsurpassed serviceability and provides better reliability. Its compact size enables users to optimize scanning positions closer to patients, which fosters better posture while scanning and helps prevent repetitive strain injury.

Credits: Philips Design and Philips Design Healthcare team
Corporate Sponsor: Royal Philips Electronics
Contact: Vanessa Meredith: Vanessa.Meredith@philips.com

Trunky and Monkey are mid-upper-arm circumference-measuring straps for detecting malnutrition in children below the age 5 in under-served areas. The straps are designed to look like animal heads. By sticking the trunk/tongue of the animal through its mouth, you create a circle in which the child’s arm can be measured.

Credits: Philips Design and Philips Design Innovation team
Contacts: Vanessa Meredith: Vanessa.Meredith@philips.com

Using dental floss to clean between teeth can be cumbersome and time consuming, causing a lot of people to skip the process. AirFloss is an effective and easier-to-use alternative to dental floss. It uses a quick burst of compressed air and micro-water droplets to remove harmful plaque bacteria in between teeth. It is fast, painless and efficient.

Credits: Philips Design and Philips Design Consumer Lifestyle team
Corporate Sponsor: Royal Philips Electronics
Contact: Vanessa Meredith: Vanessa.Meredith@philips.com

After 20 years of successesfully developing Philips Design into a global design thought leader, Stefano Marzano, IDSA will retire on November 1, 2011.

Prasad Boradkar, IDSA | Arizona State University and Unmesh Kulkarni | Philips Electronics

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Stefano Marzano, IDSA | Chief Design Officer | Electrolux

Stefano Marzano is now the Chief Design Officer, Electrolux and has recently taken on this post as of January, 2012. To read more about his new appointment read the news article.

Rick Lewis, IDSA | Seven02

is a user experience designer who specializes in information architecture, design research, interaction design, and product development. Her clients include Philips Medical Systems, Polaroid, IBM, Eastman Kodak, First Union, QVC, and Staples. She was a member of Philips’ PageWriter Cardiograph product design team that recently recieved a 2010 iF award. Isabel previously received a Communications Arts Interactive award for her work with IBM.

is the co-founder of the progressive industrial design studio Mike and Maaike. Formed as a design laboratory, the San Francisco studio focuses on experimentation, authenticity, substance and good. In the past five years, Mike and Maaike have amassed a diverse roster of clients/collaborators including Google, Belkin, Xbox, Steelcase, Council, and the City of San Francisco. These collaborations have resulted in successful and award-winning projects marked by strong conceptual narratives, critical thinking, and optimism.