steel frame dish rack. Light weight, durable, and den

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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• Lightweight aluminum frame
• Center balanced to reduce fatigue
• Roll-n-Release system easily ejects roller

Zibra LLC
N8702
Air Glide
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• Built-in handgrip in rake head
• Head detaches to help pick up debris
• Soft, adjustable handgrip

Casabella Holdings LLC
N8505
Outdoor Garden Rake
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• Discrete lunch bag
• Modern, sleek form
• Insulated for food protection and temperature
  control
• Unique material, color combinations

Milano Series
N8546
Lunch Bags
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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Seated, 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