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The International Housewares Association’s Global Innovation Awards (gia) for Product Design honor exhibitors’ latest creations and cutting-edge innovations with award recognition, distinguishing five finalists in 14 categories. This gallery showcases the finalists in Household + Home Electrics, Kitchen Electrics and Smart Home.

With the varied color finishes that painted so much of the new product seen at The Inspired Home Show 2024, it might have been easy to overlook advances in the use of black, white and metallic silver — yes, they are colors, too — to bring an updated look and feel to timeless styling.

Cuckoo Electronics is focused on helping consumers enjoy a conveniently healthy home, with products ranging from small kitchen appliances to bidets, the company stated. When developing products, Cuckoo focuses on three factors: healthy food, fresh air, and clean water. It does so with an eye toward value.