Nov 27, 2012

Finalists Announced for 2013 Housewares Design Awards Inspiring Innovation for 10 Years

Finalists for the 10th annual Housewares Design Awards have been named. Inspiring innovation for 10 years, this prestigious award competition showcases the industry’s dedication to investing in meaningful product design, where form and function meet to enrich daily life with innovation, ease of use and visual appeal.

The 60 finalists represent the best of the hundreds of creatively designed products for the home that stand out for both aesthetics and functionality.

Twelve “Best in Category” winners will be chosen from the 60 finalists. Representing the pinnacle of design innovation, the “Best of the Best” Gold, Silver and Bronze award recipients will be chosen from the twelve category winners. All awards will be announced on January 29, 2013 at the gala ceremony and luncheon at the New York Marriott Marquis overlooking Times Square.

The event will also honor the winners of the “Green House” design award winners for eco-friendly products.

2013 Housewares Design Awards Finalists

Cookware & Bakeware

Calphalon — AcCuCore 10-Piece Set
Cristel — L “Removable Handle” Line
Kuhn Rikon — PushPan
Nambé LLC — Chirp Kettle
Swiss Diamond — Nonstick 10.25-Inch Crepe Pan

Countertop Cooking & Beverage Appliances

Jarden Consumer Solutions — Crock-Pot Lunch Crock Food Warmer
ura Capresso — Capresso teaC100
Jura Capresso — Jura ENA Micro 9 One Touch
Krups USA — EA82 Espressaria Full Automatic Espresso and Coffee Machine
Whirlpool Corporation — KitchenAid ProLine 2-Slice Toaster

Countertop Food Prep Appliances

Beaba — Babycook Pro
Beaba — Babycook Pro2x
Bodum — Bistro Stand Mixer
Calphalon — XL Blender
Edgeware Products — Angle Adjust Electric Knife Sharpener

Countertop Kitchenware

Escali Scales — Taso Mixing Bowl Scale
Joseph Joseph — Triscale
Pollen Design — Prepara Dry Dock
Silikomart — Coverflex
Simple Wave LLC — Calibowl Non-Spill, 5-Piece Iconic Mixing Bowl Set

Cutlery & Cutting Tools

Calphalon — Precision Series Cutlery
DKB Household USA — Fast Cut Herb Tool
Kyocera Advanced Ceramics — Limited LTD Cutlery Series
OXO — 3-in-1 Avocado Slicer
World Kitchen LLC — Chicago Cutlery Design Pro Knife Set

Floor Care & Cleaning Appliances

Dyson Inc. — DC44 Animal Dyson Digital Slim
Electrolux Small Appliances North America — Precision Brushroll Clean
Oreck — VersaVac
Oreck — Magnesium RS
Rowenta USA — Delta Force Stick Vac

Gadgets & Kitchen Tools

Edgeware Products — Better Zester Yellow
Lifetime Brands — Savora Garlic Press
OXO — Twisting Tea Ball
Roland Products Inc. — Drosselmeyer Caretta Shellfish Pliers
Swissmar Inc. — Swiss Curve Peeler

Home & Outdoor Décor

Handy Home Products Inc. — The GLOWr
Lava Lite LLC — 14.5-Inch Tornado Lava Lamp
PIC Corporation — Twist-It Mosquito Repeller
Simpla Inc. — Focus Daylight 24
Z-Line Designs — Triana Workstation

Home Environment Appliances

Blueair — Sense
Envion — Therapure 540
HoMedics — Brethe Air Cleaner
Swizz Style — Jasmine Aroma Diffuser
Winix Inc. — Signature Series Air Cleaner

Home Organization, Laundry Care & Non-Electric Cleaning

Casabella — Quick Scrub Double Sided Microfiber Spray Mop
F&M Tool and Plastics Inc. — Bella Storage Solution 70-Quart Underbed Locking Hinged Lid w/ 360° Degree Swivel Wheel
Leifheit International USA — Linomatic 400 Deluxe
OXO — Compact Dustpan and Brush Set
simplehuman — Semi-Round Sensor Can

Personal, Health & Garment Care

Leifheit International USA — Soehnle Steel Elegance
Panasonic — Arc3 Men’s Wet/Dry Shaver (Model # ES-SL41)
Rowenta USA — Eco-Intelligence Iron
Verilux Inc. — HappyLight Liberty Energy Lamp
Violight — Rockee

Tableware, Serveware & Beverageware

Cork Pops — VinOice
Fusionbrands — ServeItUp
PMI — Flip & Sip Vacuum Mug (aka The Perfect Vacuum Mug)
True Fabrications — The Twist Adjustable Aerator
Zak Designs — Non-Skid Gallery Trays

The Housewares Design Awards are presented by HomeWorld Business®, with sponsorship by The Gourmet Housewares Show at NYIGF®, Whitford Corporation and Gourmet Insider magazine. Independent product judging is managed exclusively by Housewares Design Awards LLC.

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