Continuum
Founded in 1983 by Gianfranco Zaccai, Continuum is a global design and innovation consultancy that endeavors to improve people’s everyday lives. With its integrated team of researchers, strategists, designers, and technical specialists, the studio has created such innovative and successful products as the Pump™ line of athletic shoes for Reebok and the Swiffer™ line of floor cleaning products for Procter & Gamble. Its medical innovations include the Nala™ Patient Recovery chair and Compass™ Patient Room System for Herman Miller. Continuum has received extensive recognition throughout its history, including the 2011 Medical Device Excellence Award for its Avedro Keraflex Vision Correction Device.