Electrolux crowns champions in 2006 Design Lab contest

Electrolux has been known to crank out some wicked appliances (and other household gear) over the years, but now its getting a taste (ahem) of just how snazzy its lineup will be once these students hire in upon graduating. Engineering minds from all over the world submitted entries into the firm's 2006 Design Lab contest, and while props were (understandably) given to a plethora of participants, only three could claim top honors. Above all was the Nevale Food Carrier (pictured above), which rocks four separated layers for toting "different hot / cold meals" at once, and the digital screen atop its lid provides a real-time readout of the storage conditions while the built-in vacuum system keeps food "fresh and free from bacteria." The first runner up, dubbed The Organic Cook, puts a nasty right hook on Mr. Foreman's offering, as it touts "oil-free frying, grilling, and boiling using infrared technology and vacuum cooking." Taking home the bronze is VESSTO, a "sleekly-designed, portable cooker" that utilizes renewable energy as power via an "advanced version of the Stirling Engine," and also features touch-sensitive controls and a screen for displaying recipes. So if you're interested to know just how stylish your kitchen will look in just a few more years, be sure to click on for a few more snapshots, and hit the read link for the full rundown of spectacular contrivances.

[Via Appliancist]

[Colin @ Dec 19th 2006 3:46PM]

I'm sure this will sell just as well as that Dirt Devil Kone Dunce Cap Vacuum that was designed by Karim Rashid.

http://www.dirtdevil.com/Products/productList.aspx?code=MORE_WAYS_TO_EXPLORE&id=9

[Dave @ Dec 19th 2006 4:13PM]

"I'm sure this will sell just as well as that Dirt Devil Kone Dunce Cap Vacuum that was designed by Karim Rashid."

I saw someone purchasing one of those the other day. I couldn't figure out what it was for a minute I had to read the box.

[Eric @ Dec 19th 2006 6:18PM]

"nothing sucks like an electrolux" -- actual slogan used for an electrolux marketing campaign

[Gordy @ Dec 20th 2006 9:19AM]

Which begat the phrase:

"she sucks like an electrolux"