photo collage by Alberto Mena

IDEA 2009 Office & Productivity Winners

There was only one gold award winner in the category of Office & Productivity Products: Herman Miller's Teneo modular storage system. Judge Michael Kitz, vice-president of brands and product development at OfficeMax, is a huge fan. "Outstanding," he says. "It starts with deep user understanding and design thinking, incorporates strong environmental benefits, and is finished off with a simple, inviting aesthetic. Add a smart modular design where 20 parts can create over 80 products, and this is a winner." Two bronze winners in Packaging & Graphics provided some new ideas for old problems.

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