The challenge behind this strategy was to promote Globo News as a live, dynamic TV channel and build long-term relationships with people. The new visual identity is modern and agile, engaged in constant dialog with the news, and reflects the channel’s evolution over time. It brings together content and form in line with the reality it reproduces.

Credits: Helena Guedes, Marcela Leite, Raquel Muritiba,  Ricardo Leite e Theiza Conte Paiva from Crama Design for Globo News (Brasil)

Contact: Ricardo Leite: crama@crama.com.br

The Ratcheting Adjustable Wrench adds a new feature to a traditional adjustable wrench: a ratcheting mechanism built into the lower jaw of the tool. This feature allows the user to keep the tool on the fastener without lifting it off and repositioning it during tightening or loosening.

Credits: Steve Gerstein, IDSA of Stanley Black & Decker

Contact: Steve Gerstein: sgerstein@hotmail.com

The Symbio & Teutonia T-Linx stroller offers an affordable and flexible solution that promotes closeness. This is achieved through increased parent/child proximity to foster sharing and visual connection. Additionally, the stroller features a lightweight aluminum frame, smooth wheels and a custom attachment hub that allows different modular components to click into place.

Credits: Tom Perrin, IDSA, Sharon Griffiths, Todd Sorzano, Dan Newhart and Patrick Laffan of Graco Children's Products Inc., Newell Rubbermaid Inc. and Designaffairs GmbH

Looxcie is a social video-sharing device that continually records in real-time and captures what you see and hear when you see and hear it. Designed for today’s over-sharer, the Looxcie is compatible with both the iPhone and Android. Worn like a Bluetooth headset, it allows you to instantly upload your video to Facebook, YouTube or Twitter.

Credits: Kyle Swen, IDSA, Bill Webb, and Chris Harsacky of Astro Studios; Greg Cerny and Philippe Lavanchy of Cerny Prodcut Development; and Gordon Simmons and Bob Kron of LOOXCIE

Contact: Brett Lovelady: info@astrostudios.com

With its premium finishes, the HP ENVY 100 printer is the perfect complement to any modern living space. It provides all the functionality expected of an all-in-one printer in an attractive, compact form. With a one-touch wireless set up, self-contained paper tray and an automated output tray, the ENVY creates complete versatility at home in a more thoughtful package.

Credits: Joshua Maruska, Tad Toulis, IDSA, Benoit Collette and Roger Jackson of TEAGUE and Ryan Wilday, Brad Short and Todd Haseyama of Hewlett-Packard

Contact: Sarah Matheny: smatheny@teague.com

The 20/20 Promotional Kit is a limited edition box containing a printed booklet, USB key with multimedia content and a mechanism prototype to explain the 20/20 headset concept. Distributed to a selective audience, the promotional kit created an engaging way to experience the central concept behind the design: the dynamic range of motion that is tensegrity.

Credits: Dana Krieger, Roger Jackson and Tad Toulis, IDSA of TEAGUE

Contact: Sarah Matheny: smatheny@teague.com

The Hamilton XRP automates sample processing in diverse commercial laboratory environments. It features many options for modularity, component customization and scalability. The system permits ultra high-volume plate storage with instant accessibility in a compact footprint while protecting scientific validity and promoting clinician efficiency with an enclosed but highly visible housing.

Credits: RKS Design Team

Contacts: John Kiehle: johnk@rksdesign.com

Using internal embossing, unique decoration can be applied to the inside of glass bottles from neck to heel while keeping the exterior smooth for easy labeling. The eye-catching design of the bottle features intertwining spirals that create a helix-like 3D effect on the neck for instant shelf appeal.

Credits: O-I Glass Innovation Team

Contact: Kristie Martin: kristie.martin@o-i.com

The goal for hospitals is obvious: help people get better. However, hospitals employ many stakeholders, and the goals of these stakeholders are not always aligned. This research focused on the patients and how to heal them, but also on understanding the needs of physicians, nurses, custodial staff, families, hospital administrators and architects in order to design a system that would help them all achieve their shared goal: better patient care.

Credits: Continuum Design Team with Herman Miller Inc.

Contact: Ed Milano: emilano@continuuminnovation.com

Medical Shower not only functions as a regular showerhead, it also helps take care of the skin. Designed with a compartment to hold traditional Chinese medicine, this showerhead enables water to be infused with nourishing herbal remedies as it flows out. The medicinal parcel is inserted into the plastic cover on the front of the showerhead, making a medicinal shower as easy as making a cup of tea.