On September 27, 1994, Philips and Alessi launched a collaborative project consisting of high-end electrical kitchen appliances consisting of a toaster, a citrus press, a coffee maker, and kettle.
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The products solidified Philips' profile as design-driven organisation, and developed Philips' 'humanware' way of thinking.
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