Designed to withstand the heat of direct contact with a red-hot grill, this sleek and beautiful basting brush is perfect for brushing oil or marinade on food when cooking on a grill. The challenge of finding a material that wouldn’t be destroyed by extreme heat was met by using metal springs which “absorb” and then spread oil. Each spring has been constructed so that a force is constantly contracting it, ensuring that each one remains straight. When brushing, the springs bend and “open” to release the oil inside.

The Eva Trio Kite chopping boards come in three sizes, designed with a unique slope to collect meat juices. The pointed end ensures that the user aims straight into the bowl or pot when tipping ingredients off the board. Each one also has raised edges on both sides, so chopped food doesn’t slip off the sides.

Credits: Julie Storm of Storm Design
Client: Eva Denmark A/S
Contact: Majken Holmsteen: mho@evadenmark.com

The Splash Bottle Dryer is a countertop drying rack for baby bottles and accessories that is space-efficient, easy to use and clean, and convenient. This high-performance product has a sophisticated design that appeals to parents who want an attractive addition to their kitchen, not another blocky, colorful item that would look more at home in the playroom.

Credits: Scott Henderson, IDSA  of Scott Henderson Inc.
Client: Skip Hop Inc.
Contact: Scott Henderson, IDSA: scott@scotthendersoninc.com

Chrysalis was part of the inaugural line from Council which debuted at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York in 2007. At once delicate and robust, this stool is wonderfully simple. A sleek and comfortable leather seat (available in white, black, and gray) is perched atop a slender stainless steel base; the cross bar reinforcement loop doubles as a foot rest.

Credits: Claude Zellweger, IDSA of One & Co
Client: Council
Contact: Scott Croyle, IDSA: hello@oneandco.com

This unique door stands out thanks to its bold, innovative and interactive design. The MaxDoor combines various functionalities that invite user interaction. The doorknob, for instance, was replaced by a sensor. It takes a mere touch to open the door and no keys are necessary. Instead, a remote control device makes locking and unlocking a breeze. A built-in mail-drop renders mail delivery more secure. A rubbery finish gives the door surface a light and soft feel.

This unique outdoor sill faucet features technology similar to that in a shower valve, allowing both hot and cold water to flow freely outdoors. The faucet provides consumers with an added level of comfort and convenience for jobs like filling the baby pool, washing the car, bathing the dog and watering the lawn. The device features a generous 12 gallon-per-minute water flow and has an innovative cartridge design to reduce the risks often associated with hot water. Its anti-siphon and frost-free protection design make it ideal for colder climates.

This line of stainless steel lamps for high-yield LEDs can be mounted on brickwork, wooden and gypsum walls or on floors. The lamps have glare control and can be twisted to direct the beam in any direction.

Credits: Fernando Prado of Lumini
Contact: Fernando Prado: fernando@lumini.com.br

The OXO Good Grips POP Containers are airtight, stackable and space-efficient, making it easy to keep dry foods fresh and kitchens organized. The containers have a unique push-button mechanism that creates an airtight seal with just one touch. The button also serves as a handle to lift off the lid. The containers are designed for modular stacking for efficient organization of countertops and pantries. Their square and rectangular shapes (available in 11 sizes) allow the containers to make the most of any storage space and their corners allow easy pouring.

Kinetik, the first truly frameless sliding shower enclosure, refines the showering experience, while solving multiple practical problems associated with typical shower enclosures. The designers have included effortless access to the showering area, optimal water retention, a 132 lb. glass door that opens silently with the push of a finger, and an enormously versatile set of configurations (required for the many bathroom layouts and shower base designs with which architects and builders must work.)

O-Grill 3000 is a truly portable grill, weighing less than 25 lbs with features that rival larger, heavier, more costly models. It has a 225 square-inch grill area with a 9450 BTU stainless steel burner,  eye-catchingly colorful design and retractable legs. Equipped with a detachable storage compartment for user convenience, this grill sets a new standard for tailgating, camping and apartment deck cooking.

Credits: James Chen and Tammy Yen of Elite Design Company
Contact: Arlo Lin: arlo@pro-iroda.com.tw