Two new products we created for Health Enterprises that have received great reviews are going into initial production. If all goes according to plan, the TheraPED and TheraTOES could be on the shelves of a major drugstore chain early next year. Other major retailers are also interested.

“There was enough interest that Health Enterprises decided to put in an order for pre-production quantities,” said Davison’s corporate creative coach. “It’s a good sign.”

His team is in the process of finalizing the packaging and instructions regarding the heating and cooling properties of the products. The president of Health Enterprises got to review the progress when he visited us this past week for a brainstorming session. So far, he is pleased with the results.

“He liked it very much; he’s pretty psyched about it,” said the design manager.

TheraPED is designed primarily for women who wear high heels and who get sore and cramped toes as a result. The product, which wraps around the foot like a gladiator boot, stretches and realigns cramped toes while soothing them with heat or cooling gel therapy. TheraTOES is like a mini slipper with a gel insert on the bottom that delivers soothing relief to cramped and achy feet and toes.

The products were born out of a question from the president of HE. While showing the team a product on the market that realigns cramped toes, he asked, “What can we do to make this better?” The answer was simple – add hot and cold therapy as we did for the line of braces we created for the company.

The products are truly unique with the added gel packs and the innovative design, as well as a “nifty zebra print that’s gone over really well,” said the design manager, who has seen nothing on the market quite like it. “It’s a good product because there’s not a lot of tooling involved, so it’s cheaper to manufacture and there’s less of a risk.”

The products also will be back in front of other major retailers, according to Davison’s VP of Licensing. And the team is working on an entire line of similar spa-type products oriented toward women, which are an innovative spin on what’s out there in brace market, he said.

Once again, great work, team!

Several new innovations that we developed for Hugs Pet Products have hit the market! They are the Chew Core, a plaque-removing chew toy made of durable molded rubber that improves canine dental health. Dogs love playing with and chewing on the brightly colored, apple-shaped toy as the rubber tines gently massage their gums, remove plaque from their teeth and strengthen their jaw muscles.

We created the Potty Paws for a client who wanted an easy and convenient way to dispose of pet waste. The disposable bags are made of anti-microbial polyethylene film and have a zip-seal closure that provides for a no-mess solution. Simply place the bag over your hand to pick up waste, then turn the bag inside out, seal it shut, and throw away!

We created the Air Puff Bed for a client that wanted to make their pet more comfortable. The inflatable bed offers cushiony comfort and relief for dogs and cats, particularly those suffering from arthritis and other afflictions. The lightweight, portable bed features an inflatable air pillow and a soft, fabric cover. Simply adjust the air pressure so it cushions the pet’s limbs.

Each of these new products is already selling in at least six online stores; and each one is sure to gain fans among pet owners, as the Hugs brand, powered by the Davison “D”, continues to become known for products that enhance the quality of life for pets, as well as for those who love them.

Congratulations to everyone who worked on these great new products! Check them out on our pages!

The clients have not realized a net profit on their products.

The Surprise Filled Dessert Pan made its marketplace debut this Sunday during “Cooking on Q Day,” QVC’s big event for hot new kitchen products! The product was featured in the popular “Cooking with David” segment from 12 -4 p.m. EST. Like many other new kitchen products created by Davison, the innovative bakeware got a lot of attention. The product sold more than 3,000 units in the first few minutes!

Check out the segment on QVC’s website

The new pan has posts in the bottom of each tin, so treats can be baked inside cupcakes and muffins, adding a burst of flavor. The idea originated during a brainstorming session with the corporation, which is now producing an entire line of pans based on the treat-filled concept. Among the possible spin-offs in the works are a jumbo cupcake pan and mini muffin pan. The product also will be shown at the 2011 International Housewares Show in March.

“It’s remarkable — here is another idea that will cause a lot of excitement in the cooking industry,” said George Davison, founder and CEO.

“Just when you thought a baking pan could never be innovated, our team reshapes an industry with innovation once again. I’m very proud of our entire team for bringing excitement to bakers everywhere.”

Surprisingly, the inspiration that led to the idea for the pan originated with the old flexible Gumby toys, which were manufactured by pouring the rubber around a post. “This is another example of twisting an old manufacturing technique into a totally different industry to breathe new innovation into it,” said the VP of Design. The design engineer tested the sample and made cup cakes with various fillings. As shown in the photos, he got delicious results.

Mr. Davison knew who the first customer would be — “I think my mom and her ‘grandma girlfriends’ were the first ones buying pans to make surprise filled cupcakes for their grandchildren! Moms and grandmas everywhere will be able to delight their loved ones with cupcakes with candy surprises inside.”

The #1 superstore domestics retailer has picked up three Hugs Pet Products for a test in 10 of its stores! The Pugz Shoes, Cool Cot and Auto Pet Dish are now selling in BB&B stores in Long Island, N.Y., Tampa, Fla., and several other cities. They are the first Hugs products to hit BB&B’s shelves, but hopefully not the last!

“It’s very exciting,” said Davison’s VP of Licensing. “Hopefully the products will test well and will sell out fast.”

All three products are client projects that we developed through our collaboration with Hugs for our clients: Kay – Pugz, Dennis – Auto Dish, and Deborah – Cool Cot. Pugz, the newest Hugs product to hit the market, resembles the popular Uggs boots, only for pampered canines – so adorable, it’s sure to be a hit! The inventors of the Pugz and Auto Pet Dish have not realized a net profit from their products.

The ideas were submitted and Davison’s design team began working on the projects years ago, in some cases. Once Hugs expressed an interest, the items were finalized by our corporate design team.

“It’s really cool that we can go back into our inventory and pull out something a corporation is looking for,” said the design manager. “It’s just a matter of the right company at the right time, and this is a perfect example of that.”

Congratulations to our clients and to everyone who worked on these great new products!

The Summer Licensing meeting and party was full of great news: In the last quarter, 10 new products are on the market or on their way, and 5 new packaging solutions also have hit the store shelves!

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The long-awaited Hydro Bone has hit the market, landing in Doctors Foster and Smith, the largest pet supply cataloger in the nation, which started out as a small group of dedicated veterinarians. The Hydro Bone originated several years ago on a Davison design team as they were brainstorming ideas for new pet toys for another company, which did not pursue it. The hydrating chew toy, which keeps dogs and puppies cool and content in hot weather, was brought back out recently by the corporate team in its work for Hugs Pet Products.

“We married the product up with them and they kind of ran with it,” said the corporate design manager.

The corporate team did the finishing touches and resolved issues related to materials and created the packaging. The product maintained its original design.

“It’s kind of cool that it’s actually a product we did years ago that we were able to bring back and revive,” said the original design manager on the project. “It’s pretty much the same concept we came up with a few years back.”

The VP of Licensing is hopeful we also will see the product in other stores in the near future. “It’s great to see it’s up on Dr. Foster’s and selling.”

If this innovative item follows in the path of other products we’ve developed for Hugs, it is sure to be a success. It certainly couldn’t have hit the market at a better time of year, when dog owners are searching for ways to keep their canine companions cool!

Congratulations to all who worked on this great new product!

The Bucket Bench, which we created for Faucet Queen, has had its first production run, and 1,000 units are on a boat and on their way to market! We recently received the production approval sample from the factory; aside from some minor issues that were easily corrected, the sample was perfect.

“It looked fantastic,” said the creative coach of special operations. “It looked exactly like our prototype.”

The product is an addition to the Helping Hand line, bringing the total to 10 car cleaning items. It is designed to hold and keep all the items handy, while giving the user a convenient and comfortable place to sit while cleaning and detailing a vehicle.

The designer of the project was especially pleased and excited to see it turn out so well. Several people worked on the project to produce the engineering, graphic design, packaging, POP display, photography, and a lot of sewing.

“When all was said and done, our seamstress built three or four versions while working with the designer to refine the design,” the coach said.

The product will be for sale on Faucet Queen’s website along with the rest of the line and will be available for orders once FQ receives the units next month. We can’t wait to see what great possibilities await this great new product. Congratulations to all who worked on it!

The Silicone Dessert Bar Pan that we created for our client, Joseph, is now on the market and our website! The innovative bakeware is featured in the latest issue of the popular catalog, Get Organized, as well as on Get Organized.com. It looks like the product is getting off to a great start – QVC has already ordered samples for an airing sometime in the coming months, and it soon will be on the store shelves of Kitchen Collections and Hobby Lobby (700 total stores).

Joseph struggled along the way never gave up, said his Director of New Products.  “He was so passionate about the product he found a way to make it happen.”

Congratulations to everyone who worked on this great product and made another dream come true!

The client has not realized a net profit on this product.

We have just added 13 new Davison-designed products that recently hit the store shelves to our product pages! Now selling at Faucet Queen is the Helping Hand line of automotive cleaning tools we created for the company: Wash Paddle, Wringer Wash, Interior Detail Tool, Detail Towel, Bristle Brush, Wheel Tuner, Extension Pole (more products soon to come in this line).

Two new sewing products that we designed for the Fons & Porter line are now selling in Jo-Ann Stores: The Ultimate Stiletto and Luma Threader.

And four pet items we created for Hugs Pet Products are selling at Debnroo.com: Viewport Birdhouse, A-frame Birdfeeder, Pet Palace, Auto Dish, the latter two of which are products we created for clients. More soon to come in this line, as well!

The additions also have added more stores to the number of those selling Davison products — the list just keeps on growing!

Congratulations to everyone who worked on these great new products!

The clients whose products are mentioned in this post have not received a net profit.

The Better Bobbin Winder  and the Petite Press that we developed for Prym’s Dritz line are now selling in Kmart! The products have really taken off since they were launched in JoAnn stores. We designed the Bobbin Winder for a client who wanted a quick and convenient way to fill bobbins directly from the sewing machine. (The client is receiving royalties but has not yet realized a net profit.) We designed packaging for the Petite Press to clearly communicate its great features. No doubt, the addition of this major retailer will result in more royalties for all!