Title: steel frame dish rack. Light weight, durable, and den
1- Aesthetically unique design with
- cradling curve
- Atlas mounting posts are off-centered for
easy leveling - Product line includes different glass profiles
and a variety of simple and clean mounts
Dolle Shelving
N6920
Beep Shelf
2- Sponge with integrated scraper
- Superfabric Teflon-safe, but
- still abrasive for tough cleaning
- Alternative to dish wands
- Package may be resealed for storage
Butler Home Products, LLC
N7105
Dawn Scrub Scrape
3- Space-saving vertically stacking recycling bins
- Drawers equipped with gripper teeth along edges
to grasp plastic shopping bag liners - Effective use of materials gives a premium
appearance and feel - Lower drawer opens with pedal for easier access
Like-it Co., Ltd.
N6521
Recycle Dust Station
4- Existing packaging manufacturing method used as a
house wares product - Promotes the use of 100 recycled/recyclable
materials in a less temporary form - Gives the option to dispose of the bin after
usable life, into standard paper recycling bins
Organize-It-All, Inc.
N7341
Recycled Paper Waste Bin
5- Mats may be customized for drain basket by
cutting away section of pattern - Interesting patterns, textures, colors
- Translucent material brings new life to
traditional products
Interdesign, Inc.
N8300
Blumz Sink Mats
6- Hammer includes rubber mallet cap and storage
- Utility Knife simplified blade changing and
magnetic blade storage - Wall Scraper integrated paint can lid opener in
handle - Torpedo Level keyhole locators
Parker International Products, Inc.
N7932
Latitude Hand Tools
7- Biodegradable injection molded material made from
renewable resources - Biodegrades in 6-9 months of composting
- Non-GMO corn used in production
- Simple, clean forms across the product line
Design Ideas
N8510
EcoGen
8- Lightweight aluminum frame
- Center balanced to reduce fatigue
- Roll-n-Release system easily ejects roller
Zibra LLC
N8702
Air Glide
9- Built-in handgrip in rake head
- Head detaches to help pick up debris
- Soft, adjustable handgrip
Casabella Holdings LLC
N8505
Outdoor Garden Rake
10- Extra-wide mouth for easy filling
- Calibrated measuring strip on side
- Non-toxic cleaning formulas listed on back of
bottle
Casabella Holdings LLC
N8505
Contour Spray Bottle
11- Stacked, compressed, reprocessed paper
- Recyclable paper board frame
- Holds notes and cards by pin and/or inserted in
between sheets of paper
Umbra LLC
N7907
Pulp Bulletin Board
12- 3-tier pivoting storage tray
- Impact-resistant acrylic
- Positive connection, well balanced
- Strong design statement in series and/or as a
single module
Umbra LLC
Pivo
N7907
13- Removable natural bamboo knife block
- Extendable drip tray
- Hides wires and dishes behind clean steel frame
- Flip-out cup holders
simplehuman
N8309
steel frame dish rack
14- Light weight, durable, and dent -proof
- Slim form factor for narrow spaces
- Wheels integrated in rear
- Shox-Air suspension shuts lid slowly for smooth,
quiet close
simplehuman
N8309
trashcan
15- 100 biodegradable cellulose fiber
- 99.97 of all production waste is reused
- Packaging encourages hands-on recycling
- Uses vegetable-based dyes
Twist
N8738
Biodegradable Sponge Line
16- Discrete lunch bag
- Modern, sleek form
- Insulated for food protection and temperature
control - Unique material, color combinations
Milano Series
N8546
Lunch Bags
17- Uses recycled plastic
- Package has peel-and-stick strip that affixes to
bottom of trash can to become a dispenser - 2-year life cycle Go Green in
2-1-0 - Uses patented perforated design
Perf Go Green, Inc.
S4854
Perf Go Green
18- Holds up to 25 lbs.
- Uses lightweight, rip-stop polyester
- Stylish and designed for multiple uses
- Folds into a small ball, fits and goes anywhere
- Adds element of fun
- Machine washable
Flip Tumble
S4956
24-7 Bag
19- Air purifier/ionizer does not require a filter
- Easy-to-clean aluminum collector
- Operates on only 7 watts
- Enhances health by cleaning dirty air particles
- Unique, stylish design
- Quiet, runs silently
LightAir AB
S5260
IonFlow 50
20- Weighs only 5.75 lbs.
- Perfect for stemware glasses
- Collapsible, sets up in less than 2 minutes
- Holds up to 5 wine glasses and 5 bottles/cups
Iola Global Designs
S5161
Drink Daddy
21- Reusable plastic bags that replace disposable
zipper- type bags - Keeps food fresher longer
- Airtight and watertight seals
- Available in 5 sizes
- Durable, easy to use
- Fun colors
Daesung Hi-Tech Co., Ltd
N6124
AnyLock
22- Hybrid use - combination play surface and toy bin
- Zips into fun tire and car shapes
- Helps kids stay organized
- Colorful, engaging illustrations
Neat-Oh! International, LLC
N6548
Zip-Bin Wheelie
23- Durable, reusable nylon tote bag
- Collapsible, compact design
- Machine washable
- Easily personalized for company promotions
- Available in a wide array of colors
Gouda, Inc.
N6623
GreenShopper
24- Made of POE - a recyclable material
- Rated to last 4-5 years
- Replaces dryer sheets no chemicals involved in
the drying process - Reduces drying time
- Adds fragrance to laundry
Nellies All Natural
N6535
Nellies DRYERBALLS
25- Creates a drinking fountain in the sink
- Fits over standard faucet
- Fun for kids
- Encourages hygiene hand washing and brushing
teeth - Available in dolphin and whale characters
Jokari/U.S., Inc
N6109
Faucet Fountain
26Seated, from left Michael Andersen, Kelly Perry,
Bruce Tharp IDSA, Cora Kobischka. Standing, from
left Stephen Melamed IDSA, Michael Serafin,
Monica Willemin, Alexander Jones, Ryan Mather,
Stephanie Little, William Simos, Stephanie Munson
Tharp IDSA.
University of Illinois at Chicago
Design Defined Teams 2008
UIC