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: Henry Law of San Jose State University

Client: San Jose State University

Two bathroom annoyances are resolved in one elegant solution, a heated panel attached to the mirror to prevent condensation. Patterned after a butterfly that brings peaceful beauty, the panel would reduce clutter with toothbrush and razor holders and a large LCD clock to helps users keep track of the time.

Contact: Henry Law,
408.279.4214
henry168@hotmail.com

Designers: Martha Harvey of North Carolina State University

Client: North Carolina State University

Modularity makes this cooler the only one a family would need, with four separate units for specific needs. In addition to main and secondary compartments, the wheeled system includes a liquid dispenser and a dry storage container to be versatile enough for a family outing or a picnic lunch for two.

Contact: Martha Harvey,
828.236.1674
marsah@hotmail.com

Designers: Henry Law and Ariel Turgel of San Jose State University

Client: San Jose State University

This transportable emergency first-aid system offers not just the standard gauze and antibiotic cream but information on how to handle an emergency. A cellular link offers speed dial to emergency numbers, while a digital data assistant walks the user through appropriate treatment of low-grade injuries.

Contact: Henry Law,
408.279.4214
henry168@hotmail.com

Designers: Kevin Wee Joung Kim, Terry Ko, Bryan Ranzenberger, and Hee Jo Seok of Art Center College of Design

Client: Art Center College of Design

Like a subway newsstand, this proposed retail environment offers commuters, students or office workers basic items to pick up on the way to work or school. Minimally staffed and stocked, the movable kiosk could be a fitting room or pickup point for web orders.

Contact: Martin Smith, IDSA,
Art Center College of Design,
626.396.2350
msmith@artcenter.edu

Designers: Dong Min Lee of Cranbrook Academy of Art

Client: Cranbrook Academy of Art

As a human's first PDA, this pacifier-type device would stimulate the infant user at his or her preferred pace. The baby controls the image and sound coming from the main display by sucking on the pacifier. The system also includes a light monitor, video camera, speaker and sound recognizer.

Contact: Dong Min Lee,
Cranbrook Academy of Art,
248.980.1004
domin1@hotmail.com

Designers: Rick Hoobler, Hillary Carey, Ignacio Filippini, Jacey Stroback, and Lisa Glass of Carnegie Mellon University

Client: Presbyterian Senior Care

Designers: Michael Stefan Leoniak of Art Center College of Design

Client: Art Center College of Design