Snap is a reconfigurable, environmentally-friendly chair with only three components: metal frame, expanded polypropylene seat half and plastic stopper. The snap-assembly allows the user to change colors and configurations at any time. The entire lifecycle of Snap was considered during the design process; it is 99 percent recyclable and made of 100 percent recyclable material.

Contact: Jessica Pearson: office@karimrashid.com

Credit: Karim Rashid of Kairm Rashid Inc.

The AccuQuilt GO! Fabric Cutter is a fast, precise, affordable cutting system that allows quilters to cut fabric as much as 90 percent faster than with scissors and rotary cutters. To cut out shapes, users place the fabric on a die and use a hand crank to draw the die though two rollers. The GO cuts multiple layers of fabric quickly and easily, thus enabling quilters to create quilts faster and with no measurement errors.

Contact: Bryan Hunter: bryan@fahrenheit-design.com

Credit: Henric Jentz and Bryan Hunter of Fahrenheit Design and Peter Kaltenbach of Pump Studios

The Asymmetric Series range of integrated kitchen products allows consumers to express their love of modern decoration and furniture design. The range hood, cook top and sterilizer set offer a distinctive, consistent design language. This series accommodates Western and Chinese cooking requirements, such a providing extra volume under the range hood and Vatti twisting fire technology.

Contact: Perry Pan: panx@vatti.com.cn

Credit: Ola Lantz, Thibault Poyet, Shen Keshu, Jiang hao, Yu Chen and Anders Krigstrom of CBD Group Corp. (China)

Cliq can press up to six cloves of garlic at a time, even with the skins on. Using just a series of light one-handed squeezes, the paddle ratchets down, crushing multiple cloves without noticeably increasing the effort. The crushing screen is removable, and the whole unit is top-rack dishwasher-safe, a prerequisite for today's kitchen tools.

Contact: Dean Chapman: dean@pollendesign.com

Credit: Dean Chapman, Julie Laser, Ed Kilduff, Matt Chin, Paul Goetz and Gaz Brown of Pollen Design, Inc

The extendable shower caddy offers many features for customization to fit individual needs. The extendable rod keeps the top shelf within easy reach, and the adjustable shelves can shift horizontally and vertically to maximize space and make it easier to accommodate oversized shampoo bottles. Hooks and holders provide convenient storage for smaller items.

Contact: Sarah Beachler: sbeachler@simplehuman.com

Credit: Frank Yang and Randy Wei of simplehuman and Myk Lum, IDSA and Adam Wade of Lum Design Associates

The appearance of the Fadin Air-Conditioner is clear and natural, projecting simplicity and elegance. Its whirlpool technology circulates air, which can cool or warm a room quickly and evenly. The red control panel provides information about air quality, temperature and humidity, and the touch buttons and instant sound and light feedback ease the user experience. It can also be monitored remotely using a Wi-Fi connection.

Contact: Haiyun Zhang: seeacloud@gmail.com

Credit: Qinsen Sun of Sichuan Changhong Electric co.,ltd (China)

The GE Profile Single/Double Wall Oven accommodates two ovens in the space of a single wall oven, enabling consumers to simultaneously cook two or more dishes at two different temperatures within the space of a single standard 30-inch wall unit.

Contact: Kevin Laundroche: kevin.laundroche@ge.com

Credit: Kevin Laundroche of GE Consumer & Industrial

The Horizon range hood boasts a sculptural, minimalist design with sensitive, refined attention to such details as the striking remote control. It is offered in red, black or white glass on stainless steel. The glass surface may be etched in a variety of patterns, such as a leaf motif. The removable front glass also provides easy access to the blower without any heavy lifting.

Contact: Robert Brunner, IDSA: growney@ammunitiongroup.com

Credit: Robert Brunner, IDSA of Ammunition, LLC

The Ikan is an electronic shopping aid that allows people to order groceries from their kitchen. When a barcode from a desired product is scanned into the Ikan, the information is sent over a wireless network to an online grocery list, which can be printed or used to place an online order from partnering retailers. Groceries without barcodes can be added using the built-in voice recorder.

Contact: Anne Dickhoff: anne@kartendesign.com

Credit: Stuart Karten, IDSA, Eric Olson, IDSA, Jeff Bentzler, Simon Sollberger and Sumi Israchanpanich of Stuart Karten Design

The OXO Expandable Wall-Mounted Organizer securely holds cleaning tools, umbrellas, golf clubs and other long-handled products at the right height. It can be mounted to a wall inside a mudroom, laundry room, garage or closet, or even behind a door. Sliding cam-lock holders and removable hooks allow for easy customization and spacing of items.

Contact: Steven Bellofatto, IDSA: sbellofatto@iondesign.com

Credit: Mario Turchi, IDSA, Scott Salmon and Steven Bellofatto, IDSA of ION Design