Just announced, the “Best of the Best” honorees for the 2011 Housewares Design Awards embody three of the strongest consumer trends, focusing on consumers’ desires for comfort and cleanliness in the home, health and wellness, and convenience and simplicity in the kitchen.
Bringing home the “Best of the Best – Gold” for 2011 is the Air Multiplier (AM01) from Dyson Inc. Featuring a first-of-its-kind bladeless design that revolutionizes the electric fan category, the Air Multiplier maximizes air capacity in a fan, while offering smooth and uninterrupted air every second.
Weighing in with the “Best of the Best – Silver” honor is Perfect Portions Food Scale + Nutrition Facts from Design Manufacture Distribution LLC. Offering personalized tracking and customization features, the Perfect Portions Scale is designed to help consumers make healthy choices when it comes to eating.
The “Best of the Best – Bronze” was presented to the 4-inch Ceramic Paring Knife from Mastrad Inc. With ergonomic design and a durable ceramic blade, the paring knife is the perfect choice for the kitchen, picnics, and camping.
“Best of the Best” winners were announced February 2, 2011 at a gala event held at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square. Thirteen “Best in Category” winners were also announced, and winners of the “Green House” Design Award were honored.
Referred to as the “Oscars of home design,” the Housewares Design Awards are presented by HomeWorld Business with educational support from the International Housewares Association and sponsorship by the New York International Gift Fair®. The awards program, in its 8th year, signals the importance of superior design as a driving force in the housewares industry.