Our 12 Favorite Kitchen Products from the 2017 iF Design Awards

The future of product design includes a Bluetooth-enabled rice cooker and low-tech dinnerware.

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A product’s utility is only as good as its design. If it’s not intuitive, or simply doesn’t look good, it’s not going to catch on. Since 1953, the iF International Forum Design, based in Hanover, Germany, has celebrated the best in product design with the annual iF Design Awards. More than recognizing accomplishments to date, the awards signal the future of product aesthetics and functionality — on scales as grand as architecture and interiors, and as small as countertop appliances or watches. Below, find a selection of our favorite cooking tools and tableware honored with iF Design Awards this year, and catch a glimpse of the kitchen of the future.

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Leo Herb Cutter Set by BergHOFF Learn More

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Countertop Induction Oven by Panasonic Learn More

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Catalyst Fermentation System by Craft a Brew Learn More

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Expert by Nespresso Learn More

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Viva Collection Pasta and Noodle Maker by Phillips Learn More

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Studio Table BBQ by BergHOFF Learn More

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Chopstick Cage by Rapaq Learn More

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The Prep, Rolling Mortar by JIA Inc. Learn More

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Sus Casting Pot by L’Hirondelle Learn More

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Viva Collection Toaster by Phillips Learn More

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MiJia Bluetooth-Enabled Induction Rice Cooker by Xiaomi Learn More

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Ono Tableware by Thomas Learn More