Turkey à la Dishwasher
To add novelty to your Christmas celebrations, then how about cooking a turkey in a dishwasher? This particular cooking technique, as suggested by a chef in the UK.
Design and innovation
New electronic appliances can reduce Copenhagen’s climate impact
The city of Copenhagen could reduce its total CO2 emissions by 56,402 tons annually if all households replaced their outdated and energy consuming household appliances with new, energy efficient models, according to a new climate study from Electrolux.
Smart solution solves organic waste issue at restaurants
Electrolux Professional has developed the Electrolux Waste Management System to take care of organic waste in restaurants, improving hygeine in the kitchen and reducing running costs of restaurants.
Electrolux wins the Planeta Casa award in Brazil
In Brazil, the Turbo Acqua Jet Washer from Electrolux, is awarded the Planeta Casa award. It is the only home appliance considered by the award as a product which contributes to the rational use of water.
Electrolux En:V Barbecue awarded for relevance to the Australian outdoor lifestyle
The Electrolux En:V Barbecue is the winner of the outdoor living category in the 2009 Home Beautiful Product of the Year awards. The Electrolux barbecue was heralded for its relevance to the Australian outdoor lifestyle.
Vote for Electrolux Design Lab Theme 2010
Electrolux are now thinking about the theme for Electrolux Design Lab 2010 and are seeking your participation in setting the brief through an on-line vote. Now moving towards its eighth year, this is the first time that interactive voting, which is open to everyone, has occurred. Your thoughts and opinions will then help us to formulate the brief for the 2010 Electrolux Design Lab.
Electrolux emphasise food preservation on World Food Day
According to UK studies, about a third of the food we purchase gets thrown away and with an estimated 20% of global greenhouse gases linked to the food chain, this represents a significant opportunity for change. On World Food Day (16th October), Electrolux suggest their FreshFrostFree™ range of refrigerators as a smart choice to help preserve food and the environment simultaneously.
4Springs + Refreshment Center: taps that filter and fizz water
Every year 2.6 million tons of plastic are used to bottle mineral water. Electrolux has come with a new approach for ridding the world of its bottled water habit.
Swedish design student wins Electrolux Design Lab 2009 with his concept “Cocoon”
Rickard Hederstierna from Lund Institute of Technology in Sweden is the winner of the Electrolux Design Lab 2009 competition for inventing Cocoon. The winner was announced at finals in London on September 24.
Follow live webcast of Electrolux Design Lab 2009 from 100% Design London
Electrolux gives you a sneak preview into the future on September 24, 2009, at 11.00 (GMT +1) when it hosts the 7th edition of its global design competition Design Lab at 100% Design London. Viewers from around the world can follow the event live via a live webcast.
Interview with Penghao Shan (Water Catcher) Design Lab finalist
Electrolux Design Lab 2009 finalist Penghao Shan is the Chinese designer behind Water Catcher, the flying rain catcher and water purifier. He is a student at Zhejiang Sci-tech University in China.
Interview with Nico Kläber (Moléculaire) Electrolux Design Lab finalist
Electrolux Design Lab 2009 finalist Nico Kläber is the German designer behind Moléculaire, the 3D molecular food printer. He is a student at Köln International School of Design in Germany.
Interview with Rickard Hederstierna (Cocoon) Design Lab finalist 2009
Electrolux Design Lab 2009 finalist Rickard Hederstierna is the Swedish designer behind Cocoon, the meat and fish maker. He is a student at Lund Institute of Technology in Sweden.
Interview with Design Lab jury member David Fisher
David Fisher is the Design Director of Seymourpowell, the internationally-renowned product design consultancy based in London, and one of four internationally-recognized designers on this year’s Electrolux Design Lab jury.
Interview with Dulyawat Wongnawa (Teleport Fridge) Electrolux Design Lab finalist
Electrolux Design Lab 2009 finalist Dulyawat Wongnawa is the Thai designer behind Teleport Fridge, the refrigerator that teleports food. He is a student at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand. Read more about what inspires him.
Interview with Louis Filosa (Renew) Electrolux Design Lab finalist
Electrolux Design Lab 2009 finalist Louis Filosa is the American designer behind Renew, the smart steamer. He is a student at Purdue University in the United States. Learn about his thoughts in the interview.
Interview with Zhenpeng Li (Naturewash) Electrolux Design Lab Finalist
Watch Naturewash video Electrolux Design Lab 2009 finalist Zhenpeng Li is the Chinese designer behind Naturewash, the waterless washing machine. He is a student at Zhejiang University in China....
Interview with Toma Brundzaite (Bifoliate) Electrolux Design Lab finalist
Watch Bifoliate video Electrolux Design Lab 2009 finalist Toma Brundzaite is the Lithuanian designer behind "Bifoliate", the wall-mounted double dishwasher. She is a student at Vilnius Academy of...
Interview with Martin Miklica (Le Petit Prince) Electrolux Design Lab finalist
"One small step for robots, one giant leap for humankind" Watch Le Petit Prince video Electrolux Design Lab 2009 finalist Martin Miklica is the Czech designer behind Le Petit Prince, the robotic...
Top 8 Electrolux Design Lab 09 finalists announced
From teleport fridges to flying water catchers to robotic greenhouses on Mars, Electrolux announces this year’s top eight Design Lab finalists in its global competition themed “Designs for the next 90 years”. The eight finalists will compete for first place in Electrolux Design Lab ’09 finals in London on September 24, 2009, at 100% Design London, the UK’s leading architecture and design event.
The UltraOne vacuum cleaner already "Best in test" in five countries
Since the launch earlier this year, the Electrolux UltraOne vacuum cleaner has already received "Best in test" in consumer reviews in four countries - Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Czech Republic.
Electrolux freezers that can handle the cold
Electrolux new chest freezer range gives consumers increased freedom and storage options thanks to the new Shield Condenser.
Nipa Doshi of Doshi Levien jury member of Design Lab 2009
Nipa Doshi is the Indian-born furniture designer and co-founder of Doshi Levien and one of four Electrolux Design Lab 2009 jury members
Marisol Manso Cortina of Nissan jury member of Design Lab 2009
Marisol Manso Cortina is the Manager of the Color Design Group at Nissan Design Europe and a jury member of Design Lab 2009.
Henrik Otto of Electrolux jury member of Design Lab 2009
Henrik Otto is the Senior Vice President of Global Design at Electrolux and one of four Electrolux Design Lab 2009 jury members
David Fisher of Seymourpowell jury member of Design Lab 2009
David Fisher of London based product design consultancy Seymourpowell is one of four Electrolux Design Lab 2009 jury members
S-bag®: the dustbag that won’t quit
The Electrolux s-bag® was launched worldwide in 2001 as a standard sized vacuum cleaner dustbag for Electrolux and Philips vacuum cleaners.
Pure water fresh from the fridge
Brita® and Electrolux bring you clean and tasty water straight from the fridge. There’s no longer any need to haul heavy and bulky bottles from the supermarket. Brita® filters protect your family and the environment.
A sparkling source of well being
Do you love sparkling water? There's no need to buy it any longer with Electrolux Source & Glacier.
Odor-free cooking, grilling & frying in professional kitchens
The new Libero Point from Electrolux Professional is a compact and mobile counter that holds up to two Libero Line appliances and a ventilation system.
Much easier to dry sweaters with new Calima washer
The new Calima washing machine revolutionizes drying woollen sweaters and delicate garments. It is the first machine in the world which has a built-in extendable drying board.
Top home appliance trends for iGeneration
After analyzing hundreds of entries from the Electrolux Design Lab 2008 competition, Electrolux reveals six emerging home appliance trends for the iGeneration.
90 years of thinking of you – some Electrolux products that made life easier for consumers
This year, Electrolux is celebrating its 90th anniversary. The ambition for the company has always been to provide innovations and products that improve people’s quality of life.
Fresh food is good, both for you and the environment
Fresh food is a key ingredient in any healthy life style. Electrolux new FreshFrostFree™ range preserves the freshness and taste of your favorite food. By keeping food fresh longer and reducing our household waste, we can contribute to preserving the environment.
Vacuum for the joy of it!
Why compromise? When choosing a vacuum cleaner, most consumers have to compromise between performance and sound levels or design and maneuverability. Electrolux now ends this by launching the new UltraOne: a vacuum cleaner completely redesigned from scratch.
Call for entries: Designs for the next 90 years
The Electrolux Design Lab 2009 global design competition invites undergraduate and graduate industrial design students around the world to submit their innovative home appliance ideas for the next 90 years, deadline May 31.
Do crystals and vacuum cleaners go together?
Yes! A special edition of the Electrolux Ergorapido features Swarovski crystals
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