Adrian Mankovecky, a student at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava, Slovakia, has been awarded first place in the Electrolux Design Lab finals at the Business Design Center in London. Handheld Spot Remover Idea Selected as Best of 1300 Applications from 50 Countries.
On September 7, 2011 at the exhibition complex Business Design Center the jury chose the winner out of 8 finalists. Student Adrian Mankowiecki wins with portable stain remover.
His invention freshens clothes and destroys stains with negative ions and steam. The device runs on a sugar battery.
The jury was impressed by Adrian’s perceptive thinking and creativity. They noted the main motive for choosing the winner: “The portable stain remover was developed with an understanding of consumer insights, it meets the needs of consumers.
This is an instant cleaner which has a beneficial effect on the environment by reducing emissions to the atmosphere. It is interactive and intuitive to use. We all wanted to buy it.”.
Henrik Otto, Vice President of Global Design at Electrolux, added that he personally liked the similarity of the invention with ErgoRapido, stressing that “it’s a new, unusual way to take care of clothes ‘on the go’, while taking into account the delicacy of materials”.
“We are looking forward to Adrian Mankowiecki starting his internship at Electrolux Design Center in Stockholm” says Henrik Otto. “But, of course, we were impressed by all the competitors.”.
A ribbon and a prize-winning blender ball
Second place went to the Ribbon for heating and cooling food designed by Enzo Kotsak from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. The judges reasoned: “The tape embodies an incredible simplicity in form and use, and it’s very intuitive to use.
Third place went to Rosanna de Bruin’s Smoobo blender-ball from Massey University New Zealand , with the jury commenting: “The Smoobo blender is a very unusual concept. Especially given the social aspect: it goes far beyond the usual use of household appliances.”.
The Internet People’s Choice Award went to the Onda Portable Microwave by Matthew Schwartz, who received 17,000 votes for his idea.
Intelligent mobility: do this, don’t know what
Theme 9 of the contest – Intelligent mobility. Students were asked to create ideas for appliances that allow people to cook, wash, clean their apartment, and wash dishes.
The appliances need to be not only mobile and compact, but also more flexible in terms of control, freeing people from having to be at home.
The assignment involves creating a technique that inspires and allows you to express the personality of its owner, while incorporating modern technology, implies a system of support and guidance.
In addition, all concepts must reflect the principles of Scandinavian design – care for the environment, simplicity and intuitiveness in use, aesthetic appearance.
Off the pedestal and back to work
One of the objectives of the competition is to create an innovative platform to introduce the market to young talented designers and the latest products.
The jury evaluates the contenders based on innovation, intuitive design and consumer insight.
Presentation skills are also very important, as the 8 finalists take part in a final event where they defend their designs in front of a jury of recognized designers.
This year the jury was made up of Danish designer Cecile Manz, architects Haer and James Slade and Henrik Otto, vice president of global design at Electrolux.
Grand prize – 5000 euro and 6 months paid internship at Electrolux Design Center.
Second prize: €3,000 and third prize: €2,000. After the finals, the concepts travel around the world and are exhibited at design shows.
Taking part in the Electrolux Design Lab has helped many contestants gain employment and business opportunities.
Several finalists are already working at the Electrolux Design Center and last year’s winner has a six-month apprenticeship.
About Electrolux Design Lab
Established in 2003, the Electrolux Design Lab is an annual competition for industrial design graduates and students, who present innovative ideas for household appliances of the future.
1st place – Portable Washing Machine
Country: Slovakia.
Designer: Adrian Mankovecky.
School: Academy of Fine Arts and Design Bratislava.
A novelty, useful for every traveler is a portable washing machine. It will appeal to the respectable business traveler and the casual tourist alike.
The machine is very easy to use – you just separate the two halves of the appliance, put them on both sides of the fabric in the area with dirt, stain or odour and select the appropriate washing mode. The machine does all the work through the use of negative ions and steam.
2nd place – Ribbon for heating and cooling
Country: Australia.
Designer: Enzo Kocak.
School: Monash University.
Ribbon is the ultimate portable food warmer/cooler. Its unique shape and flexibility allows you to wrap it around any container containing food or drink, twist it for storage, and even combine it to create a warming/cooling.
The black side is for heating and the white side is for cooling. The control panel is conveniently placed at the edge. Thermoelectric batteries can convert residual heat from heating back into energy for charging.
3rd place – Smoobo Blender – ball blender
Country: New Zealand.
Designer: Roseanne de Bruin.
School: Massey University.
The Smoobo ball blender is a fun and environmentally friendly way to make smoothies. Simply mix all your favorite ingredients inside the rubber ball, screw the lid on tightly, and start tossing and banging it on the floor.
This ball game activates kinetic batteries that drive rotary blades, thus making a perfectly chopped and whipped smoothie. The rubber surface of the Smoobo blender is irregular, with lots of bumps and cones of different sizes to make playing ball even more fun, because you never know which direction the ball will bounce in next.
Audience Award.
Onda – microwave in your pocket
Country: USA
Designer: Matthew Schwartz
School: California State University Long Beach
Miniature microwave oven Onda, like traditional microwave ovens, uses microwaves to heat cooked food and cook semi-finished products in special dishes.
Onda is put on a special container and creates a closed circuit with metallized elements of the package when it is opened and comes into contact with the aluminum parts of the device. They are powered by paper batteries, which are easy to use and environmentally friendly. Onda comes in a variety of colors to suit the most demanding tastes.
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