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Hacked By Imam
July 21st, 2015

Universal Bike at Innovar 2014
November 14th, 2014

Manuel speaks at TedX Tucuman
October 18th, 2014

Manuel Saez in La Gaceta
September 13th, 2014

Pagina 12 features Manuel Saez
September 6th, 2014

Manuel Saez in Arq
August 21st, 2014

Curadores
August 19th, 2014

AYC Revista
August 12th, 2014

Manuel Saez featured in La Gaceta
June 19th, 2014
Universal Bike
May 2nd, 2014
Charlie Cabinet
September 2nd, 2013
Torino Side Table
September 2nd, 2013
Dos Chair
August 2nd, 2013

Brooklyness on sale at Fab.com!!!
July 18th, 2013

Manuel Saez and family
July 18th, 2013

Brooklyness on sale at Touch of Modern
July 2nd, 2013

Spark Awards 2013
June 1st, 2013

MS&P Designs for Garden Life
May 31st, 2013

Idea/Brazil 2013
April 30th, 2013

Charlie collection now at CB2
April 9th, 2013
Check out the new Charlie Cabinet and Wardrobe at CB2 and read what people have to say!
“Very Stylish. Beautiful lacquered finish. Quality construction. Well labeled assembly instructions. Great amount of storage in a compact foot print. Love this wardrobe! Also purchased the Charlie cabinet for a super small bedroom!”
Seminario Internacional Idea/Brazil 2013
April 9th, 2013

Manuel Saez in Brazil
December 9th, 2012
Facetta Chair
September 2nd, 2012

Brooklyness + WantedDesign
May 9th, 2012
WantedDesign 2012 is open to the public Saturday, May 19th to Monday, May 21st 2012, from 10am to 7pm. A shuttle bus will be available from ICFF to WantedDesign everyday from 11am to 5pm.
Then on Sunday, May 20th from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, desigNYC will be hosting a special talk: “Recharging Communitiesâ€, followed by a drink. Special raffle gift: the CMYK 2.0 Folding Electric Bike by BROOKLYNESS Urban Cycles. Media sponsor: NY Magazine. Keynote speaker: Wendy Goodman, NY Magazine. Moderator: Laetitia Wolff, desigNYC

CMYK 1.0 Giveaway
May 9th, 2012

Hello Albert!
March 30th, 2012

Hello Giulio
March 1st, 2012

Brooklyness at Kickstarter
February 22nd, 2012
We just launched BROOKLYNESS, our project of practical and sustainable mobility solutions, on Kickstarter website. Kickstarter gives you access to awesome deals while you give us your support.
Our hottest offer: get your CMYK Kickstarter Limited Edition folding electric bike, personalized with your name for just $680 (a $980 retail value) or a set of two bikes for 1250$ ( a $1960 retail value).
Check it out, and if possible please give us a like on Facebook or share it with your community.
To visit our Kickstarter project click HERE.
Big Thanks!!!

Manuel Saez visits Pratt
February 22nd, 2012

Sofia at the studio
February 16th, 2012
Dual Conference Table
January 12th, 2012
Torino table
January 11th, 2012

Torino table
January 11th, 2012
To visit Torino at CB2, click here.
CMYK 2.0
January 9th, 2012
Work Lounge
January 8th, 2012

Hello Nicolas
January 2nd, 2012

DNI magazine
December 11th, 2011
To see the complete article, click here.

BARZÓN Magazine
November 11th, 2011
To see the complete article, click here.

Thanks UPS!!!
October 13th, 2011

Oregon Manifest
October 12th, 2011
Oscar
September 23rd, 2011

New Bike Design
September 12th, 2011
You can get your very own CMYK 2.0—and help Brooklyness launch at the same time —by donating to the CMYK 2.0 project on www.Idea.me.

Oregon Manifest
September 11th, 2011

MS&P Designs for Vaca
August 12th, 2011
Fishwall – A line of wall coverings and room dividers made out of fish-shaped recycled leather, held together by metal rivets.
Cubets – A line of desktop accessories made out of recycled leather, designed to help organize everyday life.
Fishwall
August 12th, 2011

Hello Sebastian
August 1st, 2011

Hello Carla
July 13th, 2011

Alta and Vanity for CB2
July 1st, 2011

Hello Pete
May 22nd, 2011
Hello Brooklyn!
May 11th, 2011
Come visit us at:
67 West St.
Suite 317
Brooklyn, NY 11222

New Office
May 11th, 2011
Ergo Lounge
March 16th, 2011
Dos Table
March 12th, 2011
Flecha Light
March 11th, 2011

Pizzaware Product Launch
March 10th, 2011
http://pizzaware.com/
Dual Table
February 15th, 2011
ALTA
February 12th, 2011
Adjustable Bicycle Frame
February 12th, 2011
B50
February 11th, 2011

Charging station for Dupont
February 11th, 2011
Corianesca
February 10th, 2011
Schwarz
February 9th, 2011

Debut Features Manuel Saez
February 9th, 2011
Debut. AntologÃa del diseño. Una guÃa que difunde el diseño, la arquitectura y otras formas de creación contemporáneas a través de internet. Un mapa que exhibe los nuevos paradigmas en el ámbito de la creatividad, desde una mirada subjetiva, con foco en la producción de Sudamérica.
http://www.esdebut.com/guia/?cat=5
Transient Clock
February 8th, 2011
King Munny
February 7th, 2011
Dispenser
February 6th, 2011
BAJA
February 5th, 2011
Pizzaware
February 4th, 2011
Vanity
February 3rd, 2011
Facil
February 1st, 2011
Self Camera
January 30th, 2011
Riis
January 29th, 2011
Children’s Academy
January 28th, 2011
CMYK
January 27th, 2011
Sarinesca
January 26th, 2011

Babies at Work
January 25th, 2011
Daybed
January 25th, 2011
Huni
January 24th, 2011
SuperBin
January 20th, 2011

World Kitchen Design Competition
January 20th, 2011
The 2011 World Kitchen International Design Competition jury included; Julie Christensen, Principal: Surfacework. Tucker Viemeister, Lab Chief: Rockwell Group. Scott Wilson, Founder: MINIMAL. Judy Riley, Vice President of Global Design: Moen and Daniel Streng, Co-founder and director: Streng Design LLC.
http://www.whatsbubbling.net/default.asp
M7 monitor arm
January 19th, 2011
Capsule
January 18th, 2011
Switch Mouse
January 17th, 2011
Studiobooks
January 16th, 2011

La Gaceta
January 16th, 2011
Slimdesk
January 15th, 2011
Cinto
January 14th, 2011
Foot Machine
January 13th, 2011
Adonis
January 12th, 2011
Cubets
January 12th, 2011
Generation NY
January 11th, 2011
Paramont
January 10th, 2011

World Kitchen Jury Session
January 9th, 2011
CPU 600
January 9th, 2011
Ciclu
January 8th, 2011
FM500
January 7th, 2011
Access Rail
January 6th, 2011
SafetyKit
January 5th, 2011
Public Workspace
January 4th, 2011
Humanair
January 3rd, 2011
Casco
January 2nd, 2011
T5
January 1st, 2011

Para ti Deco
December 15th, 2010
By Marina Denoy
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MS&P Work Featured
December 1st, 2010

Tango in Buenos Aires
November 25th, 2010

IF B50 Chair Event
November 20th, 2010

Interieur Forma Introduces the Belt 50 Chair
November 10th, 2010
http://elinformatorio.blogspot.com/2010/11/mobiliario-interieur-forma-knoll-cumple.html
http://www.interieurforma.com.ar/

CAKED UP
November 10th, 2010

Manuel Saez on Pagina 12:
November 6th, 2010
http://www.pagina12.com.ar/diario/suplementos/m2/10-1956-2010-11-06.html

Manuel Saez Invited to speak at DArA ID
October 21st, 2010
http://bamboosemanal.blogspot.com/2010/10/dos-disertantes-que-inspiran-el.html
http://www.daraid.com/

Clarin features Manuel Saez
October 10th, 2010
Por Vivian Urfeig.
http://www.clarin.com/arquitectura/diseno-puente_0_360563962.html

Hello Dominika
October 5th, 2010

Hello Bernd
September 26th, 2010

Hello Romain
September 25th, 2010

“Create†Features Manuel
September 24th, 2010

ID Magazine recognizes
July 21st, 2010

CB2 Introduces “Facil Dining Tableâ€
July 21st, 2010

MS&P Creates Corianesca
July 8th, 2010

IDNY Meetup with Manuel Saez @ Dupont Corian’s
July 1st, 2010

Hello Raphael
June 25th, 2010

CMYK wins IDEA Award
June 16th, 2010

Managing Creative People to Achieve a Common Goal
May 28th, 2010
“… Humility: The state of being humble and unpretentious. Being humble is the best predisposition to learn and teach. This allows the taking and receiving of feedback in an open manner, always thinking positively and in the best interest of the group and considering the individual’s personal growth.â€
By: Manuel Saez, Creative Director at MS&P[Article first published on October 13, 2009 on Fast Company Expert Design Blog]
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Design/Art
May 28th, 2010
“… design/art is a valuable and absolutely necessary source of inspiration and a force needed to move the design profession forward… a refreshing view of the ordinary, a source of insight and a window into the future that gives us the freedom to take the everyday design work to new levels.â€
By: Manuel Saez, Creative Director at MS&P[Article first published on September 21, 2009 on Fast Company Expert Design Blog]
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Is China becoming a global design superpower?
May 28th, 2010
“… Great Designs are the result of an intimate understanding of the context. Without a clear understanding of the market, the user and the social drivers, a designer relies on guesswork and luck in order to produce a meaningful and lasting design.â€
By: Manuel Saez, Creative Director at MS&P[Article first published on June 22, 2009 on Fast Company Expert Design Blog]
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Design: Europe vs. US
May 28th, 2010
“… The American population is hard wired with a quick fix, “bigger-is-better†mentality. We are supporters of mega retailers that sell products that are cheap in terms of both price and aesthetic quality. This lack of design awareness has left American consumers with a different set of values and buying criteria.â€
By: Manuel Saez, Creative Director at MS&P[Article first published on April 10, 2009 on Fast Company Expert Design Blog]
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Reasons
May 28th, 2010
“… We must engage in the design and creation of new products with a clear understanding of why we do it. What is the underlying reason for creating something new? … if what we create does not have true value—meaningful products that bring advancement to the user and society—time, money and resources would have been wasted.â€
By: Manuel Saez, Creative Director at MS&P[Article first published on January 29, 2008 on Fast Company Expert Design Blog]
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Measuring and Compensating Design
May 28th, 2010
“… A successfully designed product or service meets and surpasses customer expectations, connecting with them at both the rational and emotional levels. The design is only as good as the design brief that originated it, and a design brief is only as good as the insight that helped create it.â€
By: Manuel Saez, Creative Director at MS&P[Article first published on November 10, 2008 on Fast Company Expert Design Blog]
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Great Design – Defined
May 28th, 2010
“… Great designs are those that successfully balance beauty and function in the context they are going to be used.â€
By: Manuel Saez, Creative Director at MS&P[Article first published on September 23, 2008 on Fast Company Expert Design Blog]
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The Home Depot Experience
May 28th, 2010
“… I see the opportunity to bridge the gap between what retailers want and what customers need.â€
By: Manuel Saez, Creative Director at MS&P[Article first published on August 6, 2008 on Fast Company Expert Design Blog]
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Service Driven Product Design
May 28th, 2010
“… the line between product and service has become blurry… what matters more is the total experience. â€
By: Manuel Saez, Creative Director at MS&P[Article first published on June 19, 2008 on Fast Company Expert Design Blog]
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Design Brief vs. Business Brief
May 28th, 2010
“… I find it more useful to create a Business Brief rather than a Design Brief. The Business Brief in contrast looks at the overall business strategy of the product with a particular focus on business markets, sales strategies, distribution channels, etc.â€
By: Manuel Saez, Creative Director at MS&P[Article first published on June 4, 2008 on Fast Company Expert Design Blog]
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Is a “Sustainable Industrial Designer” an Oxymoron?
May 28th, 2010
“… the role of the industrial designer is a privileged one in this new “green economy.†Designers are in a very important position to make a difference and create positive change in the way products are designed, manufactured, distributed, and disposed of.â€
By: Manuel Saez, Creative Director at MS&P[Article first published on May 9, 2008 on Fast Company Expert Design Blog]
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King MunNY’s royal preparations
May 26th, 2010

Huni Rocking Chair getting ready for the show
May 26th, 2010

Samuel Black Toe Jackson
May 25th, 2010

Huni Rocking Chair
May 20th, 2010

King Munny Introduced
May 20th, 2010

Transient Clock Presented
May 20th, 2010

Join Us During NY Design Week 2010
May 12th, 2010

In Collaboration with Goldman Sachs
May 12th, 2010

Hello Alex
April 25th, 2010

Hello Ana
February 25th, 2010

Benefit for Haiti
February 3rd, 2010
Members of manuelsaez ltd, Jordi and Brent, collaborated in the Benefit for Haiti at ‘The Creek’ in Long Island City, performing as DJs.
The money raised in the event will be given to Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières).
Comedians (Amy Schumer, Rob Cantrell, Neil Stasny, and Peggy O’Leary, hosted by Rojo Perez) and musicians (Lic Jazz Band, Michael Powers, Dharma Bums, Six Arm Tiger, Megan Kerper, and more) performed in the event.
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Senator Gillibrand at NYDesigns
February 3rd, 2010
Senator Gillibrand (Hillary Clinton replacement for NYS) held a press conference at LaGuardia’s NY Designs about a tax credit that will encourage business to hire staff in 2010 and 2011.
Manuel Saez, as a Design Business Entrepreneur, was invited to speak on his experience running a business in tough economic times.
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Manuel Saez on American Latino TV
January 26th, 2010
Congresswoman Maloney (NY) ride the CMYK bike!
January 18th, 2010

Jordi DJs at New Year’s Eve Party
January 5th, 2010

Big Foosball Challenge
December 17th, 2009
Robert Kennedy’s Waterkeeper Alliance
December 6th, 2009
The CMYK Elektric Bike was auctioned at the charity event organized by Waterkeeper Alliance in the Deer Valley Celebrity Skifest. The auction purpose is to support the programs to protect clean waters, made by the foundation lead by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Chairman and Founder.
Distinguished celebrities attended to the event to support the cause, such as Paul Mitchell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Larry David, Brad Hall, Susie Essman, Ed Wilson and Gwen Stefani.
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Parsons New School
November 10th, 2009
Manuel Saez and Shunyi Wu from Rockwell Group were invited to speak at Parsons The New School for Design. The intention of the dialogue with the Industrial Design students was to give them insight of the real world in the Design profession. The presentation also covered an overview of the award-winning CMYK Elektric bike. The students also had the opportunity of test-ride the CMYK bike and enjoy the fun of the product.
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Why Research?
November 6th, 2009
by Andy
Why is design research important?Instead of answering why research is important, let’s find out what research brings to the table in the design process. The importance of research is not a question. The moment we give thought to a design challenge is the moment design research begins. By thinking, we are “going about seeking” interesting materials in the head, which is a form of research by definition.
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Job Interview
November 5th, 2009
by Tracy
Hello my name is Tracy, I would like to to get your opinion on what should I bring to an interview and what should I leave behind? I am senior Industrial Design student at SCAD.
Hi Tracy!
I think is always good to be creative in order to make a difference between yourself and the rest of applicants. Ideally, you look for a reason to be remembered by the person who interviewed you, but generically, certain documents end up being more of a ‘problem’ in the studio space that being helpful.
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Top Prize at the 2009 Spark Awards
November 2nd, 2009
The team at manuelsaez ltd was recognized with three Spark Awards in 2009. The CMYK Elektric Bike was the most voted design taking the top prize while the Huni Chair and the Alta Chair received a Gold and a Bronze Award respectively.
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Stanford D School
October 31st, 2009

ELEKTRIC Addiction
October 30th, 2009
The CMYK ELEKTRIC Addiction has taken over! Jason rides along inside Autodesk gallery.
In the picture Jason Medal-Katz Marketing Director at Autodesk

Stanford D School
October 29th, 2009
Manuel Saez was invited to speak at the Stanford D School. Framed as a dialogue with the students and faculty, the presentation covered an overview of the award-winning CMYK Elektric bike and revealed some insights on how to start and run a design studio.
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The Spark Awards Celebration
October 29th, 2009

CMYK Elektric Bike
October 23rd, 2009
The CMYK Bike received an overwhelming support from the public at the People’s Design Award, where in only two days it reached the second most voted design. It was clear that the environment was a top priority for the voters.
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Gala Night
October 23rd, 2009
Great times at the Cooper Hewitt Gala event.
In the picture Manuel Saez & Diego Saez

Burning Down the House
October 20th, 2009
First Aired – 10/15/2009 08:00PM
The Good, the Bad, the Ugly, the Butt Ugly and the Criminal; Discussions with Curtis B. Wayne, Manuel Saez, and Richard Thrush on “Ugly” design.
To listen to the show link here: Burning Down The House – Good, Bad & Ugly Product Design
In the pictures: Curtis Wayne from Heritage Radio & Rich Thrush from KAZ

Lunch At Balthazar’s
October 18th, 2009
Professor Huiming Tong from The GAFA (Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts) visited NYC and stopped by our studio.
In the picture: Manuel Saez, Prof. Tong & Diego Saez

American Latino TV
October 10th, 2009
American Latino TV will feature Manuel Saez on a personal interview that discusses the creative process and the business of design.
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Magic people
October 2nd, 2009
In occasion we run into incredibly talented people, and in our last rip to Buenos Aires we met Manuel Figueroa, an old-school metal smith that is working on a chair project with us. It s a pleasure to observe and enjoy someone that controls his craft like he does, there is romance everywhere, the order in the shop, his antic tools the way he speaks and how the metal takes shape in front of our eyes as he works his magic.
In the picture: Victor Arancibar from Interieur Forma- KNOLL and Manuel Figueroa

Anthropologie’s Window
October 1st, 2009

Need for Materials and Manufacturing
September 8th, 2009
“…It would be like a composer writing a symphony totally unaware of the color and full range and capability of some instruments.â€
By: Jim Lesko, author of “Industrial Design: Materials and Manufacturing Guideâ€read more »

Angry Monkey
September 1st, 2009

Our duty as designers
August 31st, 2009
“… Our duty as designers is to ensure that our work has a positive impact on society and brings an honest benefit to the user.â€
By: Manuel Saez, Creative Director at MS&Pread more »

Treasure Hunting
August 29th, 2009

Daybed Chillll
August 27th, 2009

Burning Down the House
August 27th, 2009
First Aired – 08/27/2009 08:00PM
This week on Burning Down The House, Curtis B. Wayne talks about internet journalism & design trends with a panel of guests including Michael Cannell, Manuel Saez & Jamie Waugh.
To listen to the show link here: Burning Down The House – Design For Everyman
In the pictures: The Boar’s head; Manuel Saez; Michael Cannell from the Design Vote.

Moto Day
August 22nd, 2009

Summer in LIC
August 22nd, 2009
Nothing can beat a Saturday afternoon at PS1. This picture captures the moment and the feeling.
In the picture: Andrea & Chino

Moto in NYC
August 20th, 2009

Good Doggie!
August 1st, 2009

Hello Elias
July 25th, 2009

Making Friends in China
July 25th, 2009

Mies Timeless Touch
July 21st, 2009

Bicing
July 19th, 2009

Too late to be serious…
July 19th, 2009

Barcelona on Wheels!!!
July 18th, 2009

Hong Kong Market
June 27th, 2009

China Heat
June 27th, 2009

Nolej
June 18th, 2009

Welcome to the Fun Factory!!!!
June 9th, 2009

Designer’s Head!!!
May 27th, 2009

Inspiring Sunset
May 18th, 2009

Thanks UBA!!!
April 5th, 2009
The presentation at the UBA (Universidad de Buenos Aires) went great thanks to the team that helped organize it!!!
In the picture: professor Eduardo Simonetti; Manuel Saez; Karina Nussbaum; Angela Martin and Jesica Salzman

Control Panel
April 4th, 2009

Geiger International
October 26th, 2008
ManuelSaez ltd, award-winning design and development company, announces a new strategic partnership with Geiger International a manufacturer of architectural furniture and subsidiary of Herman Miller, Inc. Manuel Saez, founder and creative director of ManuelSaez ltd, has been appointed as Geiger’s first-ever Head of Design.
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New York Times
October 26th, 2008
Manuel Saez’s ergo latest innovation for Humanscale has claimed the attention of the New York Times. The award-winning Switch Mouse is lauded for its unique, health-conscious design.
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2008 Spark Awards
October 26th, 2008
Manuel Saez was invited to be part of the jury of prestigious designers for the 2008 Spark Design Awards, the top global design competition.
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Two seminars in China
October 26th, 2008
Manuel Saez was hired by Wing Lung, a design and manufacturing company in China, to conduct two high profile seminars focused on training Chinese designers in western thinking in terms of design process.
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2008 Annual Design Review
October 26th, 2008
ID magazine invited Manuel Saez to be a juror in the 2008 Annual Design Review, a showcase of design excellence that this year reviewed more than 2,000 designs from around the world.
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MoMA Features Humanair
February 26th, 2008
Humanair, an air purifier designed by Manuel Saez for Humanscale is currently featured at The Museum of Modern Art exhibition, “Design and the Elastic Mind,†from February 24 to May 12, 2008 in New York City. Humanair accompanies more than 200 designs on display that unite scientific research with the limitations, habits, and aspirations of the human being.
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2008 iF Awards
December 23rd, 2007
The International Forum Design recognized The Switch Mouse with a 2008 iF Product Design Award. The goal of the iF competition has been to raise public awareness and celebrate excellent designs for more than 50 years.
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2007 Good Design Awards
December 19th, 2007
The Paramount, a Multi-Monitor Display System and the Switch Mouse, a revolutionary new mousing solution that brings unprecedented ergonomics to computer users designed by Manuel Saez have been awarded the prestigious 2007 GOOD DESIGN® Awards from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design.
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Innovations 2008 Design and Engineering Award
December 9th, 2007
Designed by Manuel Saez, The Switch Mouse, a revolutionary new mousing solution that brings unprecedented ergonomics to computer users was recognized by The Consumer Electronics Association with an Innovations 2008 Design and Engineering Award.
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Designer of the year
November 28th, 2007
The International Design Awards (iDA) have announced their winners. Nearly 1,000 professional and student entries from 42 countries were received. The competitions were in the categories of Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Product Design, and Fashion Design.
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Metropolis Magazine features Switch Mouse and Manuel Saez
November 8th, 2007

Metropolis Magazine
October 30th, 2007
Metropolis Magazine’s “In Production†section of the November issue features the Switch Mouse, designed by Manuel Saez. read more »

Manuel Saez among the newcomer “driving design forwardâ€
October 2nd, 2007
In its fourth annual report on the intersection of business and design. The “Masters of Design†feature in the October 2007 issue of Fast Company highlights the innovators and creators who are shaping design in business today read more »

Manuel at the Design and Sustainability Conference
June 18th, 2007
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