The best designed products of 2015, according to designers

It's that time of the year again - when perfectly fine household goods suddenly seem inadequate because a shiny newcomer has broken onto the scene.

The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) has announced the gold and silver candidates for its 2015 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), which are given to designers and concepts that have achieved excellence in product design - everything from computer equipment to kitchen appliances to two-wheeled transportation.

There are 81 products that will win gold and silver IDEA awards in total, out of a total pool of over 1,700 entrants. A jury of design experts winnowed down the candidates.

IDSA won't reveal which finalists are in the gold tier and which are silver tier winners until August 22. Bronze award winners have already been announced.

Check out some of our favorite gold and silver candidates below.