X

Electrolux Design Lab 2013 announces semifinalists (pictures)

Here's a peek at some of the semifinalists in the 2013 Electrolux Design Lab competition. Who is going to win?

Brian Krepshaw
Brian is the author of two culinary based books published via his imprint Storkburger Press. A lifelong Californian, he has been consistently exposed to some of the best food in the world. With a deep appreciation for the kitchen, he is always on the lookout for that perfect appliance that combines style and grace with the ever-popular ability to save time.
Brian Krepshaw
globalchef.jpg
1 of 7 Dawid Dawod/Electrolux

Global Chef

Each year Electrolux holds a worldwide design competition. This year's theme is "Inspired Urban Living focusing on Social Cooking, Natural Air, and Effortless Cleaning." Here, I'll take a look at some fanciful designs that may one day be found in our kitchens and living rooms. But probably not anytime soon.

Above is the Global Chef, a semifinalist design by Dawid Dawod in Sweden. The kitchen appliance will conjure up holographic chefs to bring cooks together from around the world.

khubbig.jpg
2 of 7 Francisco Barboza Grasa/Electrolux

KHUB

The KHUB (short for Kitchen Hub) designed by Italy's Francisco Barboza Grasa would help families eat healthier and wiser. Four main applications would guide users through food stock status, diet, recipes, and shopping. Above, the food stock app shows a visualization of food that's nearing its expiration date.
nutrima.jpg
3 of 7 Janne Palovuori/Electrolux

Nutrima

Janne Palovuori from Finland envisions a deceptively simple kitchen gadget titled Nutrima. The device would analyze food placed within a sensor field and display information such as weight, nutrition information, and even toxicity details.
harvestBig.jpg
4 of 7 Ke chang-han/Electrolux

Harvest Matching

Ke chang-han from the National Yunlin University of Science and Technology gives us Harvest Matching. A "share stick" is placed in a planter and monitors growth. When fruits and vegetables ripen, they can be shared or exchanged among different users.
2d.jpg
5 of 7 Ermi van Oers/Electrolux

2D Smart Kitchen

The 2D Smart Kitchen by Ermi van Oers in the Netherlands is a modular kitchen housed in a wall. The name is derived from the concept that instead of three-dimensional kitchen appliances scattered about, all cooking, cleaning, and storage can be achieved via a system of built-in smart appliances that communicate with each other.
3d.jpg
6 of 7 Luiza Silva/Electrolux

Atomium

Atomium is a food 3D printer by Luiza Silva of Brazil. Conceptualized as a child's toy, the device would be able to scan images and then provide sweet treats modeled after the input.
mabbig.jpg
7 of 7 Adrian Perez Zapata/Electrolux

Mab

Adrian Perez Zapata is an industrial design student in Columbia, and he sees Mab as a way to clean the house. The swarm of mini robots emerge from a central device and clean by trapping dirt particles. The autonomous cleaning system would operate by touch or voice commands.

Be sure to head on over to the Electrolux Design Lab to see all 20 fantastic entries.

More Galleries

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera
A houseplant

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera

20 Photos
Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra
magic-v2-2024-foldable-1383

Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra

10 Photos
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum
Samsung Galaxy S24

The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum

23 Photos
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design
The Galaxy S24 Ultra in multiple colors

Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design

23 Photos
I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites
img-0368.jpg

I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites

34 Photos
17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About
Invitation for the Apple September iPhone 15 event

17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About

18 Photos
AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?
img-1599-2.jpg

AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?

17 Photos