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: The company continues to work with experts, such as Chef Marcus Samuelsson , who shares recipes and techniques that utilize these intuitive tools.

The story of OXO began not with a business plan, but with a simple act of love. Sam Farber, a retired housewares executive, noticed his wife, Betsy, struggling to use a standard metal vegetable peeler because of her arthritis. This sparked a quest to create a tool that would "fit every hand, beautifully". The Evolution of an Icon

: As a member of 1% for the Planet, OXO commits a portion of its annual sales to environmental nonprofits. oxo.com/

From that first peeler in 1990, OXO has expanded into over 1,000 products across the home.

: The "Universal Design" philosophy now applies to everything from bathroom cleaning wands to baby products. : The company continues to work with experts,

: While originally designed for people with arthritis, the tools' superior comfort and functionality made them a hit with professional chefs and home cooks alike.

: Farber worked with the design firm Smart Design to rethink the most basic kitchen tools through the lens of inclusive design . This sparked a quest to create a tool

: They focused on ergonomics, creating the signature oversized, non-slip rubber handle with "fins" that compressed under pressure to provide a comfortable grip for anyone, regardless of hand strength or dexterity.