Jan 26, 2009
Accent on Design Awards Recognize Design Excellence

New York, NY — Five companies were recognized for superlative creativity and ingenuity in product design at the juried Accent on Design® division of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®). Accent on Design runs through Thursday, January 29, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

Accent on Design awards were presented to:

Best New Product Design:
Ameico (New Milford, CT) for its Wall-Mounted Changing Table, designed by Bo Design of Sweden, a contemporary, good looking and space-saving design for a category that up until now has not been addressed with good design.

Best New Product Design:
DFC Mexico City/Comercializadora DFCasa SA de CV (Mexico City, Mexico) for its Grasshopper Table, an imaginative, whimsical and optimistic twist on an every day object.

Best Collection:
Kiln Design Studio (Brooklyn, NY) for its collection of exquisitely crafted and thoughtfully designed jewelry, tabletop and sculptural objects.

Best Booth Presentation:
Alessi USA, Inc. (New York, NY) a perfect showcase for its collection of timeless design.

Overall Excellence:
Areaware (New York, NY) overall excellence for bringing young, unknown and established cutting-edge designers to the market.

“From form to function, these products and companies represent exemplary design,” said Priscila Onou, Accent on Design sales manager. “Their superior work has impressed a panel of veteran designers, retailers and manufacturers.”

Judging criteria included innovation, function, originality and design. The January 2009 Accent on Design Selection Committee includes: Ilene Shaw, Shaw + Co! Productions; Miguel Calvo, Design& Research; Judy Dunne, Butter and Eggs; David Reid and James Klein, KleinReid; and Jon Weatherman, Museum Consultant.

Accent on Design, the gift and home industry’s leading resource for design-led merchandise for 25 years, presents a dynamic juried collection of contemporary and innovative product lines from nearly 200 exhibitors across all categories.

NYIGF is the nation’s premier gift and home accessory marketplace, with 2,900 exhibiting companies featuring an extraordinary breadth and depth of design-driven home fashion products and complementary giftware. Some 36,000 attendees from all 50 states and around the world are expected. The summer 2009 edition will take place Sunday, August 16, through Thursday, August 20. For information and registration, visit www.nyigf.com




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