Five products I took from first sketch to retail. Each case study walks through the development path, the recognition and the results at retail, on one page.
A pantry canister line with the pouring handle tucked inside the form, so canisters sit side by side and stack with no protruding handles. Taken from first sketch to the retail shelf in nine months.
Good Design Award 2022 · IHA Gia finalist 2023 · U.S. patented · 4.6★ on Amazon
View case study (PDF): Handle-It™ Storage Canisters, opens in a new tab
Holds a hot styling tool safely while in use, then folds closed to cool down and store it. Built for home or travel.
IHA Gia Global Honoree 2017 · Good Design Award 2017 · U.S. utility and design patents · 4.4★ on Amazon
View case study (PDF): 2-in-1 Hot Sleeve™, opens in a new tab
Two products in one: a sink strainer that converts to a stopper with a press of the hand. From first drawing to retail shelves in 11 months, and a mainstay of the sinkware category.
IHA Gia Global Honoree 2016 · U.S. utility and design patents · 4.3★ on Amazon
View case study (PDF): Pop-Up Sink Strainer & Stopper, opens in a new tab
An ice bucket and bottle chiller merged into one piece, with a sealed stainless-steel cooling sleeve and a wiping ring that dries the bottle as it comes out. 11 months from first sketch to first shipment.
Good Design Award 2017 · U.S. design patent · 4.5★ on Amazon
View case study (PDF): Chill Station, opens in a new tab
Viper Tongs with fang-inspired gripping teeth and a shovel base, paired with a basting brush whose heads twist off to prevent cross-contamination. Launched 14 months after the first sketch.
Good Design Award 2019 (Viper Tongs) · U.S. design patent · 4.1★ on Amazon
View case study (PDF): Grill Guru BBQ Tool Set, opens in a new tabHave a project in mind?
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