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What do an electric wine decanter, a cardboard foosball table, and a waffle maker have in common? They are among the winners at this year's Red Dot Product Design Award, one of the most renowned design competitions in the world. By Tay Suan Chiang

Published Fri, Aug 22, 2014 · 10:00 PM
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Kartoni Table Football

Here's a foosball table with a difference. Don't sniff at the Kartoni just because it's made out of cardboard. It is as big as its professional equivalent, except that it's made from 100 per cent renewable raw materials. The Kartoni comes flat-packed, with some self-assembly required. It also comes with special features, such as a loudspeaker for fan chants, which can be played through an app. The players can also be individually designed through the app.

Vinaera Wine Decanter

This electric wine decanter works best for those who can't wait for their glass of red to reach optimum drinking condition. Decanting wine in a glass decanter usually takes an hour to two. But with the Vinaera, aeration takes only 30 to 40 minutes. Insert Vinaera into the bottleneck, and activate the aeration process with the touch of a button. Aeration takes place at a speed of 28ml every two seconds and ultimately results i…

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