Electrolux Design Lab 2010 Semi(伊莱克斯25份半决赛作品).doc

Electrolux Design Lab 2010 Semi-finalists Introducing the Robotic Fish Dishwasher, the Snail Induction Cooker and Sheep Vacuum Cleaner – 25 Electrolux Design Lab semi-finalists provide innovative compact living solutions. From a field of 1,300, the top 25 concepts have been chosen from designers based in 17 countries across the world. Romania and China are represented by three entries each, the USA, India, Russia and Australia have two representatives and for the first time ever, entries from India and the Middle East. September Finals in London Eight finalists (announced by Electrolux week commencing 5th July) will be invited to present their concept to a jury of expert designers. The jury will consider entries based on intuitive design, innovation and consumer insight when awarding the first prize of a six-month paid internship at an Electrolux global design centre and 5,000 Euros. A second prize of 3,000 Euros and third prize of 2,000 Euros are also on offer. “At this stage of the contest, we present the 25 responses that offer the most interesting solutions for future living and best consider efficient use of domestic space.” says Henrik Otto, SVP of Global Design at Electrolux. The 25 semi-finalists can be seen below (in random order): 1: The Kitchen Hideaway, Daniel Dobrogorsky, Australia The Kitchen Hideaway is a virtual reality concept that allows the inhabitants of a communal building to imagine being in a kitchen, preparing a particular meal rather than having to actually do this for themselves. The thoughts of the user are then transmitted to robotic chefs within the building who then prepare the visualised meal in a real kitchen and with real ingredients.? In effect, the headset replaces the need for kitchen appliances in individual dwellings, saving space through creative thinking. 2: Community Fridge, Pedro Sanin Perez, Colombia The ‘Community Fridge’ minimises space by acting as a grocery storage and ordering facility. Designed for use in communa