HP MediaSmart Home Server 2008 iF Product Design Award HP Team: Fred Thomas, Peter Lee, Kathy Miner & Dan Thero

iF DESIGN AWARD 2008 The iF DESIGN AWARD is the world-renowned design competition in: Product ✔ Packaging ✔ Communication ✔ Interior Architecture ✔ Service Design ✔ Professional Concept ✔ Architecture ✔ - By winning an award you can use our seal of design quality to publicize your success! First awarded in 1953, the iF DESIGN AWARD is the oldest independent design seal in the world. It is a symbol of outstanding design achievements that focuses on the innovative power of design. Every year, companies, designers, agencies and architects put themselves to the test by entering the iF DESIGN AWARD and appreciate its high value – not least as an established marketing instrument for excellent work and performance. The latest trends, innovation and uniqueness are reflected in the awarded submissions in the following disciplines: Product, Packaging, Communication, Interior Architecture, Professional Concept, Service Design and Architecture.

About Fred C Thomas III

Fred Charles Thomas III - Engineer and Inventor

Fred Thomas received a BS in Mechanical Engineering with a Minor in Physics from Bucknell University in 1982. In 1990 he received a MS in Mechanical Engineering specializing in Control Systems and Non-linear Dynamics.

His awards include the International Design Excellence Award in 2009, Industrial Forum Product Design Award in 2008, "Nano50 Award" for "Subwavelength Optical Data Storage" in 2005, Lemelson-MIT "Inventor of the Week" Award in 2004, Iomega "Exceptional Invention Award" in 1999, and Laser Focus World "Electro-Optic Application of the Year Award" in 1994. 

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