Client: Herman Miller

The Capelli Stool is an elegant variation on a theme with Japanese styling. The stool is an occasional, stable sitting piece within the home and limited commercial applications. Easily stored and shipped, the stool provides an element of beauty, sculpture and art.

Contact: Kelli Gierz,
Herman Miller,
(616)654-3860;
kelli_gierz@hermanmiller.com

Credit: Catalano Design

Re-thinking the home spa soaking bath, Kohler uses a clean architectural language, instead of a plumbing language, to describe its sok Overflowing Bath. This great soaker tub uses an effervescence water recirculation system, rather than pummeling water jets, to soothe the body.

"The architectural simplicity of this soaking tub belies its advanced technological concept. Human comfort and convenience is paramount without looking like a therapeutic device." -Niels Diffrient, FIDSA

Client: KI

An exciting design for the traditionally unexciting educational furniture market, the KI Einstein line improves student performance by providing comfort, proper support and functionality. Chairs and desks are made in four sizes for use from preschoolers to adults. The modular units can be easily moved to enhance learning and are made of super tough materials to last at least 15 years.

Client: Steelcase Inc.

The construction process is advanced and the overall design shows a very clever construction technique, while the design language displays rugged comfort, ease-of-use and flexibility. The four-legged, stackable side chair from the Cachet line features a balanced action rocker mechanism, allowing individuals to gently recline as the seat flexes. The chair's reclining ability relieves pressure on back discs and sitting bones. Comfort without adjusting a mechanism makes for easy use, stacking and storage.

A unique example where function triumphed over form, the AkroClean Janitor cart is well thought out and its thoughtful features are extremely well organized. It offers building/mall cleaners and janitors a cart with more stability and comfort by putting the trash well in the middle and separating wet and dry areas. The cart's configuration is flexible and the storage area greater, maximizing cleaning output while minimizing cleaning time.

Designers: Steelcase Inc. and DesignMax Lighting Optic Design

Client: Steelcase Inc.

The new technology of the T5 lamp is at the heart of this on- or off-module task light, but a smaller, brighter light is just the beginning of its appeal. The first dimmable T5 lamp, its louvered shade fits a variety of environments.

Contact: Bruce Smith, IDSA,
Steelcase Inc.,
616.698.4759
bsmith2@steelcase.com

Designers: Delta Faucet Co.

To avoid the knob-on-a-broomstick look of pull-out kitchen products, the Delta uses 28 individual processes and 19 materials to create an elegant fixture with unmatched quality. ADA-compliant actuation opens its use to older people.

Contact: Judd Lord, IDSA,
Delta Faucet Co.,
317.574.5299
al1@deltafaucet.com

Designers: Moen, Inc. and Design Continuum

Client: Moen, Inc.

Developed in just eight weeks, this filtering faucet quickly became the top-selling faucet in its price range. The elegant yet user-friendly design removes more impurities than any other faucet and offers instant feedback on the filter.

Contact: Ed Milano,
Design Continuum,
617.928.9501
emilano@dcontinuum.com

Designers: Phoenix Product Design, Germany

Client: Hansgröhe AG, Germany

The pillar design of this innovative shower goes beyond maximum convenience and minimal space requirements to create a timeless, purist design that borders on artwork. The extruded aluminum profile allows any shape or placement.

Contact: Christiane Geuhberg,
Hansgröhe AG, +49 78 36511226
christiane.geuhberg@hansgrohe.com

Designers: Stumpf, Weber+ Associates

Client: Herman Miller Inc.

Universal design principles make this one flexible chair, in its ability to accommodate both the diversity of people and work styles and the environment where it fits. A variety of color and finish options further expand its range.

Contact: Sheila Thornton Warfield,
Herman Miller Inc.,
616.654.7015
sheila_warfield@hermanmiller.com