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Design: Knut Hagberg and Marianne Hagberg, Inventors: Göran Sjöstedt och Anders Eriksson Product category

Wedge Dowel

A type of joint that is shaped as a small, ribbed protrusion that requires no tools or glue.

The Wedge Dowel is a small plastic or wooden fitting with milled grooves all around, which looks much like a threaded screw. It clicks into pre-drilled holes, making screws and tools unnecessary and lowering the assembly time for a piece of furniture by 50-80%.

Wedge Dowel by IKEA

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This broad category includes the latest solution from IKEA for replacing screws and a craft beer inspired by the experience of African immigrants living in Europe.

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Beazley Designs of the Year

This exhibition comprises 62 nominations across six categories: Architecture, Digital, Fashion, Graphics, Product and Transport. The exhibition and awards showcases some of the most original and exciting products, concepts and designers in the world today.

Background image | Wedge Dowel by IKEA