The top 35 semi-finalists of the Electrolux Design Lab 2014 competition were chosen from over 1,700 submissions from around the world. The concepts represent the Creating Healthy Homes theme within the focus areas of Air Purification, Culinary Enjoyment and Fabric Care, all with smart and thought provoking design solutions.
Head of Group Design at Electrolux and Head of Jury, Lars Erikson, commented: “This year’s Electrolux Design Lab semi-finalists have created visionary concepts that are prime examples of what you might see in the home of the future. They focus on connectivity, bio-mimicry, robotics, wearable technology, recycling and reusing materials, all promoting healthy, sustainable lifestyles at home—virtually, in some cases. Overall, the concepts make our everyday busy lives more efficient and our choices more sustainable for a greener planet.”
The global design competition is arranged for the 12th consecutive year and is conducted in stages, allowing the contestants to develop their concept throughout the process. After the semi-finalists answer the last brief of the competition in August, there will also be a public voting, where the student whose concept receives the most public votes will be named the winner of the People’s Choice Award, and will receive a prize of 1,000 Euros.
The top six finalists will be chosen by Electrolux experts in October, and invited to a final event and awards gala in November. First prize will be awarded to the student that the judging panel highlight as creating a ground-breaking design solution of the future. This student will receive 5,000 Euros and a six-month paid internship at an Electrolux global design centre. The second prize is 3,000 Euros and the third prize is 2,000 Euros.
Electrolux Design Lab 2014 Top 35 Semi-Finalists
Air Purification concepts:
LIO – Bulgaria
UrbanCone – Poland
HERO – Peru
Air & Life – Venezuela
BISE – India / France
Lotus – Turkey
Sanitary Sleep Station – United States
Lotus Flow – Australia
AMO – Romania
ORBIS – Brazil
Air Globe – Taiwan
Petollar – Thailand
EPHEMERIS – France
Culinary Enjoyment concepts:
Little Helper – Portugal
Izotz – Spain
Surphase – New Zealand / The Netherlands
GARDEN POD – Romania
Set To Mimic – Romania
Yura – Ukraine
Feasy – Brazil
U-Bubble – China
Cooreater – China
Nanopack – Germany / Australia
Grow Your Own Proteins – UK / France
FUTURE HUNTER-GATHERER – UK / China
Fabric Care concepts:
Zero Waste – Estonia
Fabric Pen – Lithuania
Pecera – South Korea
Vibrate Jelly Laundry – South Korea
Luna – Colombia
PETE – Hungary
Instant Cleaning Glove – Romania
Pure Towel – Mexico
Dynamo – Mexico
Fabric Assistances – UK / Turkey
