The D51 EX/PX-22's "super-slant nose" engine hood design represents the first time in the history of dozers that the entire top of the dozer blade is visible from the cabin at all times. This unique feature allows the operator to see objects that are very close to the blade, dramatically increasing safety and efficiency on the jobsite. This new design assures an improvement in fundamental dozer work parameters.

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The Bloomberg Terminal concept is a redesign of the existing computer system used internationally by financial professionals. Through redesign of both the hardware and software, this concept alleviates the mazelike navigation and dated aesthetic of the existing Bloomberg Terminal, which has provided a painful rite of passage for fledgling financiers. The concept design improves the learning curve with a simple, efficient interface defined by intuitive organization and display of information (micro to macro, left screen to right screen).

Consumer Inkjet Design Language (CIDL) is an ecologically considered design language for a series of inkjet printers. CIDL printers are designed without the use of metallic paint to enable recycling at scale, a significant detail in an industry that relies on metallic painted parts to differentiate brands and products. CIDL printers are for personal use and feature an interface and operation much like typical inkjet printers.

Contact: Eric Stangarone: estangarone@ideo.com Credit: IDEO and Hewlett-Packard Client: Hewlett-Packard

Sombrero is a patented cable manager that can be used in an office or a residential setting. Designed to be mounted to the underside of any work surface, this sombrero-shaped spool reins in unruly or excess cable by winding it around its core and firmly anchoring the exiting cable into any of the three V-shaped notches. This unique design feature prevents the cables from accidentally dislodging or unwinding. Sombrero is molded in semi-flexible rubber and accommodates most cord diameters.

Le Cube is an integrated set-top box, remote and user-interface ecosystem that offers a new way to interact with your television. Le Cube is about more than entertainment; before you even turn on the TV, the backlit black LED area displays the weather, the time or an alarm alerting you to your favorite shows.

Contact: Melissa Guthrie: melissa@fuseproject.com

Credit: Yves Behar, Josh Morenstein, Pichaya Puttorngul and Seth Murray of fuseproject

This task lamp puts the right light right where you need it. A concentrated array of 15 high-power LEDs provides a brighter light output than most other lamps in this category. Its 180-degree movement allows precise adjustability without taking up valuable work space. And its ultra-slim profile, its smooth bright details and colorful soft finishes reflect today’s electronic age.

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The i2i chair—named for the eye-to-eye engagement it encourages—is at the intersection of task and lounge chairs. It provides long-term comfort through automatic and intuitive adjustments, and supports a variety of postures with simple mechanisms and pliant structures. Visually striking and elegant, the chair is instantly appropriate a wide demographic.

Contact: Katie Clark: kclark@ideo.com Credit: IDEO Client: Steelcase

Like a thumb-drive for fitness powered by sophisticated 3-D motion sensor technology, the FitBit Tracker counts steps taken, calories burned and quality of sleep, conveying this data in the blue glow of an OLED display. FitBit is a miniature wireless tracker that clips easily to clothing, complementing any outfit. With its own web account, this wellness device paints a vivid digital picture of overall activity as well as automatically uploading data of its wearer's movements for easy tracking of progress over time.

The Herman Miller Ardea is a new task light inspired by nature with minimal impact on the environment.