Pasadena-based multi-disciplinary studio Bluelounge, known for such creative solutions as The SpaceStation, Cool Feet and the CableBox, has won the Bronze International Design Excellence Award (IDEA) from the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) and Businessweek, for The Sanctuary.  The IDEA competition is a celebration of the most innovative and exciting product and product concept designs of the year and one of the world’s most prestigious international design competitions.


With The Sanctuary, gadget-buffs can now charge their cell phone, iPod®, PDA and headset simultaneously in one compact location. Containing or cutting out clutter is the ultimate challenge of urban lifestyle and The Sanctuary makes it easier and more stylish at the same time. It contains a universal cell-phone charger compatible with over 1500 electronic devices from over 35 brands and hundreds more via an industry standard USB port.