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Excellence in Product Design

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2020 Finalists Have Been Selected!

The Product Design finalists for 2020 have been chosen by a panel of experts that includes designers, retailers and news media. Winners will be announced the Friday before the Show, and at the gia Awards Gala!

Bath + Personal Care

CLIPPERPRO Omega Select Toenail Clipper
Azurro / CLIPPERPRO

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Bath + Personal Care

Flat Soap Dispenser
Brinox Metalurgica S.A.

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Bath + Personal Care

Glamour Grids – Cosmetic Storage Line
Polder Products, LLC

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Bath + Personal Care

Germ Shelf UV Sanitizer for Toothbrushes
TAO Clean

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Bath + Personal Care

ICandy Pocket Reading Glasses
Widgeteer, Inc.

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Cleaning

inShield Wiper
inShield Wiper, LLC

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Cleaning

SinkShroom Ultra Drain Protector
Juka Innovations Corporation

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Cleaning

Concrobium Duo Blast Mold & Mildew Deep Stain Remover
Widgeteer, Inc.

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Cleaning

Strucket – Strainer Meet Bucket
Strucket – Strainer Meet Bucket

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Cleaning

UnShrinkIt®
UnShrinkIt

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Cook + Bakeware

UNSTICK Reusable Cake & Loaf Liners
Daughkun Inc.

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Cook + Bakeware

Stainless Steel Microwave Safe Mixing Bowls with Airtight Lids
Elkay Home

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Cook + Bakeware

Clyde Stovetop Tea Kettle
Fellow

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Cook + Bakeware

Elevated Stackable Crisper Tray
ICB Inc.

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Cook + Bakeware

Silpat™ Cook N’ Cook Perfect Baking Tray
Sasa Demarle Inc.

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Home Decor + Gifts

Putty King – All in One Drywall Repair Kit
52Launch

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Home Decor + Gifts

Go Hang It!
AAcraft, Inc. dba Insp!red Product Dev. Group

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Home Decor + Gifts

Ergo Comfort Rug
GelPro

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Home Decor + Gifts

No Stud Floating Shelf™
Hangman Products, Inc.

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Home Decor + Gifts

NeverMeasure
NeverMeasure

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Home Organization + Storage

2-in-1 Folding & Stand Alone Bleacher Chair
Creative Outdoor Distribution

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Home Organization + Storage

GadgetKlip
GCK Products, LLC.

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Home Organization + Storage

GoRecycle Collector and Caddies
Joseph Joseph Inc.

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Home Organization + Storage

Breeze – Stackable Mesh Dryer
Polder Products, LLC.

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Home Organization + Storage

Roll-Out™ Under Sink Caddy
YouCopia

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Household + Home Electronics

MistAire Cloud Humidifier
Bear Down Brands

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Household + Home Electronics

Blue Pure Fan
BlueAir North America

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Household + Home Electronics

F230 Air Shower Fan with Adjustable Height
BONECO North America Corp.

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Household + Home Electronics

CHI Handheld Steamer
Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.

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Household + Home Electronics

Soleus Air Patented and Exclusive Saddle Air Conditioner
Soleus Air West

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Kitchen Electrics

Ode Brew Grinder
Fellow

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Kitchen Electrics

Power Blender & Power Blender Plus
Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.

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Kitchen Electrics

Pakt Coffee Kit
Pakt, Inc.

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Kitchen Electrics

AARKE – Carbonator III
THE FOUNDATION

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Kitchen Electrics

Fresh & Save
ZWILLING

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Kitchen Hand Tools + Cutlery

Betty Bossi Veggie Sheet Slicer
Betty Bossie AG

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Kitchen Hand Tools + Cutlery

Lid Pocket – Lid Holder for Slow Cookers
Lid Pocket

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Kitchen Hand Tools + Cutlery

Louis Kitchen Knife Series
Tarrejas Bonjean

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Kitchen Hand Tools + Cutlery

Baltique™ Marrakesh Collection Utensil Set
Totally Bamboo

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Kitchen Hand Tools + Cutlery

GRIPmitt
WOW GEAR

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Kitchenware

AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press
AeroPress Inc.

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Kitchenware

Botto™ The Adjustable Container
Botto Design, LLC.

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Kitchenware

uKeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker
GrowlerWerks

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Kitchenware

Multi-Prep 4-piece Salad Preparation Set
Joseph Joseph Inc.

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Kitchenware

Adjustable V-Slicer with Julienne Blade
Microplane

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Personal Electrics

Weighted Warmth – Weighted Throw Blanket with Heat
Bear Down Brands

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Personal Electrics

Reflex SWING Pro Foot, Calf and Thigh Massager
Human Touch, LLC

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Personal Electrics

Fat Iron by Cel O Tone
Lumina NRG

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Personal Electrics

Sensor Mirror Trio Max
simplehuman

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Personal Electrics

Luxury Towel Warmer
Zadro Products, Inc.

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Pet Products

Stainless Steel Asobu Dog Bowl Bottle
Ad N Art

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Pet Products

Dexas MudBuster with Travel Lid
Dexas International, Ltd.

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Pet Products

IRIS Pet Pen (CI-908e)
IRIS USA, Inc.

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Pet Products

BOS, Amazing Odor-Sealing Bags
Kurilon Chemicals Co., Ltd.

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Pet Products

Two Dog Light Leash
WALKWHIZ LLC

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Smart Home Products

Cube GPS
Cube Tracker

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Smart Home Products

Levoit Air – Air Control Product Suite
Etekcity Corporation

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Smart Home Products

TOWNEW
Knectek Labs Inc.

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Smart Home Products

PLUM
Plum

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Smart Home Products

Rocean One
Rocean

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Sustainable Products

Circular Cup
ashortwalk ltd

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Sustainable Products

Breathable™ Mesh Mini Crib
BreathableBaby

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Sustainable Products

ChicoBag Reusable Produce Bags
ChicoBag & To-Go Ware

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Sustainable Products

Igloo Recool 16-Quart Cooler
Igloo Products Corp.

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Sustainable Products

Zip Top Baby 100% Platinum Silicone Breast Milk Storage Bags + Freezer Tray Set
Zip Top

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Tabletop

Gourmet Kitchen Works LLC Saturn
Bredemeijer

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Luna Nesting Dinnerware Set
Lenox Companies

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LifeStraw Home — Water Filter Pitcher, 7-Cup BPA-Free
LifeStraw

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Sugi – Trios
That Inventions

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Toadfish Non-Tipping Can Cooler
Toadfish Outfitters

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Global Innovation Awards (gia)

Excellence in Product Design

The IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) for Product Design honors exhibitors’ latest creations and cutting-edge innovations with award recognition, recognizing five finalists in 14 categories. To be considered for a gia Award, products must be entered into the New Product Showcase. Winners are announced prior to the show, with one winner in each category announced during the gia Awards Gala on Saturday, March 14.
Located in the Grand Concourse Lobby

Overview | Criteria | Categories | Winners

View Detailed Instructions
Enter New Product Showcase
View detailed instructions & information before you enter.
For more information you can email Connie Chantos Senior Manager, Trade Development, +1-847-692-0135.
Note: IHA reserves the right to assess and approve entries based on criteria and space.

The Benefits of Showcasing Your Product

New Product Showcases are located inside the limited-access Buyers Clubs—your new product is seen by a captive audience of buyers and media only, and not your competitors. 99% of key U.S. housewares buyers attend the Show, with 80% stating plans to visit the showcases. You also can enjoy additional media exposure as 45% of  participating companies have been featured in print and TV coverage of the show.

Evaluation Criteria

Innovation
Product presents an original concept, employs new technology or materials or offers unique functionality or benefits compared to existing products.

Appearance
Product appearance differentiates an appealing alternative to existing products in form, color, texture or material.

User Benefits
Product demonstrates enhanced functionality and additional user comfort, safety or convenience over existing products.

Ecological Responsibility
Product is distinguished because of the materials or processes used in production, distribution or packaging, because of its impact on user behavior for conserving natural resources, or because of its contribution to improving social conditions.

Market Impact and Positioning
Product offers unique price/value alternative in its market positioning.

Product Categories

Bath + Personal Care

Cleaning

Cook + Bakeware

Home Decor + Gifts

Home Organization + Storage

Household + Home Electronics

Kitchen Electronics

Kitchen Hand Tools + Cutlery

Kitchenware

Personal Electronics

Pet Products

Smart Home

Sustainability

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