Electrolux names Aeroball as future appliance winner

Electrolux named the winner of its 10^th annual Design Lab 2012, a competition for household appliances of the future, as Aeroball by Jan Ankiersztajn from Poland.

Aeroball is a collection of luminescent, hovering balls that can filter and fragrance the air in the room and fall to the ground when they are ready to be changed.
This year's competition remit was to create concept household appliances that stimulate, engage and enlighten senses.
Design director at Electrolux, and head of the jury, Thomas Johansson explained: “We rely on our senses for almost everything, so considering the senses is an important factor when designing appliances.”

He continued: “This year’s winning concept, Aeroball is a truly innovative concept that uses space in a unique way and delights our surroundings. It also changes our perception of an air cleaner because it is delicate in aesthetics; it is emotional and also relevant, because it addresses the consumer’s needs.”

The second prize in the competition went to Ben de la Roche from New Zealand for his refrigerated wall, Impress, with bottles and containers placed directly in the wall. The third prize was presented to Christopher Holm-Hansen, from Denmark, for Tastee. It is a spoon has utilises receptors based on the human tastes buds to tell the chef what ingredients are needs to improve the dish.

These three prize winners were chosen from 10 global finalists. The UK had three entries in the Electrolux Design Lab competition, which qualified for this year’s semi-finals.

Jan Ankiersztajn from Poland follows last year’s winner, Adrian Mankovecky from Slovenia for his portable spot cleaner. Like, Mankovecky, he wins €5,000 Euros and a six-month paid internship at an Electrolux global design centre.

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UK designers reach Electrolux Design Lab semi-final



Harry Hale studying at Nottingham Trent
University has created The Cruet

 The global design competition for concept home appliances, Electrolux Design Lab, has named 30 semi-finalists, including three students from the UK.

Harry Hale from Nottingham Trent University has created The Cruet, musical salt and pepper shakes, where music can be selected using a smartphone. The salt and pepper can then be rolled to dinner guests.

Jongwoo Choi, studying at Central Saint Martins in London, has designed a cooking measure called Ingressure which uses sensors to take on the role of professional taste buds.

While Julian Caraulani from Coventry University has created the SmartPlate. It is a dish that measures food ingredients and transforms them into musical notes, harmonies and rhythms through a smartphone. 

Ten of the semi-finalists will be chosen to complete in the final in Milan on October 25, where they will present their concept in front of a design jury. The judges will consider the entries on intuitive design, innovation, aesthetic qualities and consumer insight.

Three prizes will be awarded with a third prize of €2,000, second prize of €3,000 and a first prize of a six-month paid internship at an Electrolux global design centre and €5,000.

Last year's Design Lab winner Adam Mankovecky from Solvenia scooped the top prize for his portable spot cleaner.

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