The IHA (International Housewares Assocation) has announced the 70 finalists in for its Global Innovations Awards (gia) for product design. The impressive line-up includes Joseph Joseph, Microplane, simplehuman and Zwilling (see below). The 14 product categories include a new award for Sustainability, whose finalists include UK company ashortwalk (maker of rCUP, the world’s first reusable coffee cup and travel mug made from recycled paper coffee cups).
The winners of Global Honorees for product design will be revealed during an online gia gala (details to be confirmed). The online gala will also reveal the gia retail Global Honorees from among the 32 national retail gia winners (which include UK gia winner Jarrold of Norwich). All of the national gia retail winners for 2019-2020 have been invited to The Inspired Home Show 2021 (March 13-16), where their achievements will also be celebrated.
Derek Miller, IHA president commented on the announcement of gia’s product finalists: “Congratulations to all of the finalists for an IHA Global Innovation Award for product design. Our world-renowned gia programme is the ultimate awards event in the industry, honouuring excellence in housewares retail, product design, student design and booth presentation.”
The IHA Global Innovation Award for product design finalists are:
Cook & Bakeware
Daughkun – Unstick Reusable Cake & Loaf Liners
Elkay Home – Stainless Steel Microwave Safe Mixing Bowls with Airtight Lids
Fellow – Clyde Stovetop Tea Kettle
ICB – Elevated Stackable Crisper Tray
Sasa Demarle- Silpat Cook N’ Cool Perfect Baking Tray
Kitchen Electrics
Fellow – Ode Brew Grinder
Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. – Power Blender & Power Blender Plus
Pakt – Pakt Coffee Kit
The Foundation – AARKE – Carbonator III
Zwilling – Fresh & Save
Kitchen Hand Tools & Cutlery
Betty Bossi – Betty Bossi Veggie Sheet Slicer
Lid Pocket – Lid Pocket — Lid Holder for Slow Cookers
Tarrerias Bonjean – Louis Kitchen Knife Series
Totally Bamboo – Baltique Marrakesh Collection Utensil Set
WOW GEAR – GRIPmitt
Kitchenware
AeroPress – AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press
Botto Design – Botto The Adjustable Container
GrowlerWerks – uKeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker
Joseph Joseph – Multi-Prep 4-piece Salad Preparation Set
Microplane – Adjustable V-Slicer with Julienne Blade
Sustainable Products
ashortwalk – Circular Cup
BreathableBaby – Breathable Mesh Mini Crib
ChicoBag & To-Go Ware- ChicoBag Reusable Produce Bags
Igloo Products – Igloo Recool 16-Quart Cooler
Zip Top – Zip Top Baby 100% Platinum Silicone Breast Milk Storage Bags + Freezer Tray Set
Tabletop
Lenox Corporation – Luna Nesting Dinnerware Set
Gourmet Kitchen Works – Saturn by Bredemeijer
LifeStraw – LifeStraw Home – Water Filter Pitcher, 7-Cup
That Inventions – Sugi – Trios
Toadfish Outfitters – Toadfish Non-Tipping Can Cooler
Home Organization & Storage
Creative Outdoor Distributor – 2-In-1 Folding & Stand Alone Bleacher Chair
GCK Products – GadgetKlip
Joseph Joseph – GoRecycle Collector and Caddies
Polder Products – Breeze – Stackable Mesh Dryer
YouCopia – Roll-Out Under Sink Caddy
Household & Home Electrics
Bear Down Brands – MistAire Cloud Humidifier
Blueair – North America Blue Pure Fan
BONECO North America – F230 Air Shower Fan with Adjustable Height
Hamilton Beach Brands – CHI Handheld Steamer
Soleus Air West – Soleus Air Patented and Exclusive Saddle Air Conditioner
Cleaning
inShield Wiper – inShield Wiper
Juka Innovations Corporation – SinkShroom Ultra Drain Protector
Rust-Oleum Corporation – Concrobium Duo Blast Mold & Mildew Deep Stain Remover
Strucket – Strainer Meet Bucket – Strucket – Strainer Meet Bucket
Unshrinkit – UnShrinkIt
Smart Home Products
Cube Tracker – Cube GPS
Etekcity Corporation – Levoit Air – Air Control Product Suite
Knectek Labs – Townew
Plum – Plum
rocean – Rocean One
Home Décor & Gifts
52Launch – Putty King – All In One Drywall Repair Kit
Aacraft – Go Hang It!
GelPro – Ergo Comfort Rug
Hangman Products – No Stud Floating Shelf
NeverMeasure – NeverMeasure
Personal Care Electrics
Bear Down Brands – Weighted Warmth – Weighted Throw Blanket with Heat
Human Touch – Reflex SWING Pro Foot, Calf and Thigh Massager
Lumina NRG – Fat Iron by Cel O Tone
simplehuman – sensor mirror trio max
Zadro Products – Luxury Towel Warmer
Pet Products
Ad N Art – Stainless Steel Asobu Dog Bowl Bottle
Dexas International – Dexas MudBuster with Travel Lid
IRIS USA – IRIS Pet Pen (CI-908e)
Kurilon Chemicals – BOS, amazing odour-sealing bags
WALKWHIZ – Two Dog Light Leash
Bath & Personal Care
Azurro /Clipperpro – Clipperpro Omega Select Toenail Clipper
Brinox Metalurgica – Flat Soap Dispenser
Polder Products – Glamour Grids – Cosmetic Storage Line
TAO Clean – Germ Shield UV Sanitizer for Toothbrushes
Widgeteer – ICandy Pocket Reading Glasses
The judging panel for the annual IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) included retail buyers including Ace Hardware, Artichoke, Bed Bath & Beyond, The Container Store, The Cook’s Warehouse, Detroit Institute of Art, Dollar Tree Stores, GC Buying Group, Leon & Lulu, National Building Museum, Pampered Chef, Rolling Pin, Sears, Sign of the Bear, Spoon and Whisk and Toque Blanche. Other judges included consumer editors, bloggers and many distinguished industry designers.
Top: Joseph Joseph’s GoRecycle Collector and Caddies, and ashortwalk’s Circular Cup are among the gia product design finalists.
