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Discovering Design: Meet Thumbs Up

IHA speaks with Sergio Anna, head of product, at UK-based Thumbs Up, which will present its novelty home and gift items at the 2017 International Home + Housewares Show in Discover Design. Thumbs Up brings fun, quality and value to the technology, home and lifestyle marketplace. An award-winning product development company with innovation running through its DNA – Thumbs…

Discovering Design: Meet KMN Home

IHA speaks with Keith M. Nielson, co-founder of KMN Home, based in Traverse City, Michigan to hear about the genesis of the company and their latest innovations. KMN will present their latest kitchen accessories alongside other design-driven companies at the 2017 International Home + Housewares Show in Discover Design. A passion for creativity, design, innovation and…

Discovering Design: Meet Monkey Business

IHA speaks with Oded Friedland, founder of Monkey Business, based in Tel Aviv, Israel, known for clever kitchen and home accessories. Monkey Business and their stylish companies will appear at the 2017 International Home + Housewares Show in Discover Design. Monkey Business has been “adding the extra to the ordinary” since 1994, providing fresh perspectives on the little…

Discovering Design: Meet Brooklyn Brew Shop

IHA chats with Brooklyn Brew Shop co-founders Erica Shea and Stephen Valand, to hear about how they conceive their business and their DIY food kits for experimenting at home with brewing, baking and personalizing your food creations. Brooklyn Brew Shop and their stylish products will take part in the 2017 International Home + Housewares Show in Discover Design. We’ll be…

Discovering Design: Meet GEFU Kuchenboss

Get acquainted with the people behind GEFU Kuchenboss and their stylish products that will appear at the 2017 International Home + Housewares Show in Discover Design. With nearly 70 years of experience, GEFU specializes in high-quality kitchen tools. The line of products is characterized by a harmony of functionality, quality and design. GEFU tools make everybody a culinary…

Discovering Design: Meet Epare

IHA spoke with Eugene Khayman, president of New York-based Epare, a young specialty manufacturer of kitchen accessories and lifestyle goods with a focus on functional design. Epare will exhibit alongside other design-focused companies at the 2017 International Home + Housewares Show in Discover Design. Attracted to entrepreneurship at a young age, Eugene Khayman began…

New Digital Media Trends for Driving Outcomes at Retail

IHA gets acquainted with Connie Johnson, EVP, Business Development, Manufacturer Vertical at OwnerIQ, for a preview of her upcoming presentation about digital media marketing trends at the 2017 International Home + Housewares Show in the Innovation Theater. Connie Johnson, a founding team member of Boston-based ownerIQ, oversees the manufacturer business development…

Discovering Design: Meet Sophistiplate

IHA chatted with Daniel Seehoff, CEO and Gary Seehoff, Chairman and co-founders of Sophistiplate, a fresh new company that offers sophisticated disposable paper tableware products for home entertaining. Sophistiplate will exhibit at the 2017 International Home + Housewares Show in Discover Design alongside other designs and trend leaders. In 2016, Sophistiplate was founded…