Based in Denmark, INDEX: is a non-profit organization promoting design “that improves important aspects of human life - worldwide.” They do so through a bi-annual design competition (boasting “the biggest design award in the world”) and exhibition, conference, and publication. 337 industrial and software designs were nominated for the 2007 INDEX: AWARD shows of which 110 were shortlisted. See the top nominees in the categories:
Body,
Home,
Work,
Play, and
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Some of my favorites:
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