Honoring design excellence for the art of living, the Housewares Design Awards has announced the Finalists for its fifth annual competition. These products, chosen for design innovation, functionality and visual appeal, represent the best designed new product in 13 categories of housewares.

The premiere design award focused on the housewares industry, the Housewares Design Awards are presented by HomeWorld Business, with educational support from the International Housewares Association and sponsorship by George Little Management and DuPont(TM) Teflon(R).

Sixty-five finalists were chosen by an independent panel of judges who looked for superior design, appearance, function and originality in making their selection. Performance, ergonomic comfort, ease-of-use, safety, innovative materials and technology and market response were also considered. Products judged were introduced to the United States market between October 1, 2006 and September 30, 2007.

The “Best of Category” winners will be announced at a Housewares Design Awards presentation ceremony and luncheon on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at the New York Marriott Marquis overlooking New York City’s Times Square. Leading retailers, housewares industry executives and consumer media will attend this event.

For more information, visit www.homeworldbusiness.com.

Housewares Design Awards 2008 Finalists

Cook and Bakeware

Baker’s Edge — Edge Brownie Pan
Emile Henry — Emile Henry FLAME Roaster
Lodge Mfg. Co. —12-inch Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet with Stainless Steel Handles
Swiss Diamond/Global Marketing — Swiss Diamond Wok/Sauce Pan
WMF/USA — WMF Stepped Wok

Cooking Electrics

Breville — Gourmet Single Cup Brewer (BKC600XL)
Capresso, Inc. — Capresso Burr Grinder in Black
Capresso, Inc. — Jura-Capresso IMPRESSA J5
Cuisinart — Cuisinart Grind & Brew Thermal 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker (DGB-900)
Zojirushi America Corp. — RIZO(R) Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer

Cutlery

Douglas Quikut / Ginsu —12-piece Chikara Cutlery Set
Douglas Quikut / Ginsu — Chikara Santoku Knife with Bamboo Cutting Board
ICI USA, LLC – Tovolo — Dreamfarm Scizza
Solicut America, Inc. — FIRST CLASS LIMITED (Olivewood Handle)
Zibra LLC — Open It! Universal Package Opener

Floor Care Electrics

BISSELL Homecare, Inc. — PROheat 2X CleanShot
BISSELL Homecare, Inc. — Steam Mop
Electrolux — Eureka Capture +
Robert Thomas L.P. — ROTHO TWIN
TTI Floor Care North America — Dirt Devil KRUZ

Food Preparation Electrics

Breville — Die Cast Hemisphere Blender (800BLXL)
Jarden Consumer Solutions — Margaritaville Premium Frozen Concoction Maker
Oliso, Inc. — Frisper Freshkeeper
Salter Housewares — Aquatronic Wall Mount Electronic Kitchen Scale
Terraillon Corp. — Duo Scale

Furniture

Avenue Six — 68" Curves Sofa
Avenue Six — Curves Button Back Chair
Bell'O International — TV Wall Mounting Kits For Dummies
Interactive Health — Zero-Gravity Massage Chair (HT-7450)
Slam Brands, Inc. — Wii Tower Gaming Station

Home Organization, Non-Electric Cleaning, Laundry Care

Casabella Holdings LLC — Bamboo Broom
Casabella Holdings LLC — Clip-On Silicone Squeegee
HOMZ, Home Products International, Inc. — On-the-Go Laundry Accessory Bag
Simplehuman — sensor soap pump
Simplehuman — slim toilet brush

Household Environment Electrics

Lasko Products, Inc. — Ceramic Tower Heater with Logic Center Remote Control (Model 5572)
Simpro — Ultrasonic Humidifier
Swizz Style, Inc. — FRED humidifier
Swizz Style, Inc. — HENRY air purifier
Swizz Style, Inc. — MAX fan heater

Kitchen Hand Tools

Architec — Silicone Stretch Hot Cooking Bands
bambu, LLC — Spoontulas
Prepara —Trio Peeler
Rosle — Locking Tongs
Trudeau Corporation — Flipper 4 in 1 Measuring Spoon

Kitchenware and Barware

Metrokane Inc. — Flip-Top Cocktail Shaker
Metrokane Inc. — V-Gauge Wine Preserver
OXO - Helen of Troy — OXO Food Mill
PMI — Tazo Tea Infuser
Prepara — Chef's Center Cookbook Holder

Lighting, Home Décor and Outdoor Living

Anji Mountain Bamboo Rug Co. — Bamboo Shag Area Rug
Knoend LLC — Lite2go
Outset, Inc. — Magnetic Light for BBQ Tools
Polder, Inc. — Indoor / Outdoor Waste Can (WB-1717)
The Frank Group — The WaveBox Portable Microwave Oven

Personal Care/Health and Garment Care Electrics

Helen Of Troy, L.P. — Bed Head Light Me Up! 1875W Pulsating Dryer
Interactive Health — Advanced Back Massage Pad (HT-1470)
Revlon Inc. — Expert Effect All-Around Pumice Stone
Revlon Inc. — Platinum Tweezer
Revlon Inc. — Polish Prep Nail Smoother

Tabletop

bambu, LLC — bambu KIDS baby utensils
Bodum Inc. — BISTRO double wall glass line
Kuhn Rikon Corp. — Vase Oil & Vinegar Cruet
Lifetime Brands Inc. — Barren 20-piece flatware set
Prodyne Enterprises Inc. — Cold Bowl On Ice