Designers: Jessica Coseo of University of Notre Dame

Client: University of Notre Dame

Rethinking the dustpan and the broom, this cleaning system tries to take the back-breaking labor out of housework. Interchangeable broom and mop heads snap on, and the dustpan slides into the bucket to double as a mop wringer.

Contact: Jessica Coseo,
518.583.3362
coseo.1@nd.edu

Designers: Manuel O. Saez of University of Bridgeport

Client: University of Bridgeport

"As fresh as a daisy" is how clean this redesigned air purifier can make the living environment. The freshness also comes out of the clever flower-shaped design that gives a traditionally boring product a unique and fun appeal.

Contact: Manuel O. Saez,
203.387.2648
manuelszez@aol.com

Designers: Yun-wen Hsu of University of Illinois-Chicago

Client: University of Illinois-Chicago

The wise and ancient practice of recycling the water from washing rice is revived in a water-efficient appliance for East Asian households. The programmable cooker can prepare and store rice and collect the water for reuse.

Contact: Yun-wen Hsu,
773.278.4580
hsuconnie@aol.com

Designers: Intuitive Surgical and Lunar Design

Client: Intuitive Surgical

Tiny mechanical wrists and a proprietary 3D viewing system put the surgeon in the best possible position for cardiac surgery in a system that offers the control of open surgery with the reduced trauma of minimally invasive procedures.

Contact: John Edson,
Lunar Design Inc.,
650.326.7788
jedson@lunar.com

Designers: Carter Design, Inc.

Client: Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc.

As a leader in spectroradiometry for remote sensing, ASD sought to leverage its expertise in the more lucrative field of analytical chemistry. A design of conservative, minimalist lines conveys the ASD pedigree to smooth the way.

Contact: Jim Carter,
Carter Design, Inc.,
303.832.1537
jim@carterdesign.com

Designers: designDESIGN inc. and Laser Diagnostic Technologies

Client: Laser Diagnostic Technologies

The simple idea of making the machine conform to the patient sets apart this compact device for the detection of glaucoma. A soft face rest guides the proper face placement while the laser head moves to align with the eye.

Contact: Kevin Simmons, IDSA,
designDESIGN,
760.438.0243
kevin@ddstudio.com

Designers: The Stanley Works

Careful attention to detail and the move from styrene to ABS gives this saw and miter box a unique advantage. Integrating saw storage into the box, along with multiple miter slots and a pencil holder, keeps needed items in one place.

Contact: Gary E. Van Deursen, IDSA,
The Stanley Works,
860.827.5240
gvandeursen@stanleyworks.com

Designers: frogdesign

Client: Motorola, Inc.

Clear visuals and creative white space distinguish the new global packaging for Motorola's consumer electronics. Significant cost and time savings result from not having to create a distinct package for each product in each of five regions.

Contact: Rob Veksler,
frogdesign,
212.954.9700
robertv@frogdesign.com

Designers: Steelcase Inc. and DesignMax Lighting Optic Design

Client: Steelcase Inc.

The new technology of the T5 lamp is at the heart of this on- or off-module task light, but a smaller, brighter light is just the beginning of its appeal. The first dimmable T5 lamp, its louvered shade fits a variety of environments.

Contact: Bruce Smith, IDSA,
Steelcase Inc.,
616.698.4759
bsmith2@steelcase.com

Designers: Delta Faucet Co.

To avoid the knob-on-a-broomstick look of pull-out kitchen products, the Delta uses 28 individual processes and 19 materials to create an elegant fixture with unmatched quality. ADA-compliant actuation opens its use to older people.

Contact: Judd Lord, IDSA,
Delta Faucet Co.,
317.574.5299
al1@deltafaucet.com