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Winners of 2022
Take a look at the winning projects to get into a spirit of 2022’s edition.
First place - Zero Emission.
Cooking with steam and hot air as a circular energy ecosystem to create sustainable and nutritious dishes.
Second place - Eco Island.
An automatic herb garden, a biogas stove and an anaerobic compost system to use the waste from one part as a resource for another.
Third place - Siemens React.
A home appliance which aims to help people recycle plastics and metals by addressing the issues we encounter while recycling at home.
Third place - Sonicsink.
A sink that also functions a dishwasher by using ultrasonic technology was designed especially for small households.
Audience Award - Pantrum.
A portable and modular pantry for users who are constantly moving between urban and rural areas.
Winners of 2020
Take a look at the winning projects to get into a spirit of 2020’s edition.
First place - PORT.
PORT is an all-in-one delivery concept, increasing sustainability for the e-commerce: In addition to a reusable box for the delivery of online orders, Felix Tesche, Patrick Schneider, Marvin Bruns, Till Troll and Christopher Kötting from the University of Applied Sciences in Potsdam also developed an infrastructure concept based on underground pipes. Durable reusable boxes generate less packaging waste, deliveries are carried out without causing traffic or environmental pollution. Consumers can thus be sure that their online orders are delivered as sustainably as possible. Moreover, the concept enables the outsourcing of home appliances which also has a positive impact on our environment.
Second place - HYDROFOREST.
The urban farming concept HYDROFOREST has been initiated by Hannes Mörl von Pfalzen, Ruofan Liu and Mona Ruppert from the University of Applied Sciences, Potsdam. HYDROFOREST is based on a new form of hydroponics, letting plants form roots and grow only in water – without soil. This reduces the needs of necessary space, water and fertilizers dramatically. The concept supports the provision of fresh vegetables in urban areas, but also aims to reintegrate people into the cycle of nature, from sowing to harvesting.
Third place - MOON.
MOON is the answer to decreasing living spaces in urban areas and increasing sustainability efforts. The idea for this downsizing concept has been developed by Julius Heinemann, Stefanie Semm and Wanja Pasternak from the University of Applied Sciences in Potsdam. MOON is dedicated to increase the performance of household appliances, despite the necessary reduction in size. The approach combines latest technology with minimalistic design to create a micro-sized washing machine that works intuitively, sustainably and highly efficient.
"Next Level Design Idea" - WATERLESS REFRESHER.
The mobile WATERLESS REFRESHER by Mateo Leko, Stephanie Siegesleitner, Tomas Paska und Laetizia Sophia Rickert from the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences helps to avoid unnecessary washing procedures that can damage clothes and contribute to environmental pollution. The WATERLESS REFRESHER is based on a smart, ionized “coat hanger”, refreshing clothes in a natural, resource saving way. The concept changes the way of doing laundry today and creates the feeling of freshly washed clothes without the need of water.
Get to know all our 2020’s finalists
MINDFOODNESS.
MINDFOODNESS, initiated by Sjoerd Stamhuis, Stan van Betteraij and Julie Moens at the University of Technology Eindhoven, brings unhealthy eating habits into consciousness. The concept consists of a coaster which rotates the plate when the user is distracted, guiding the attention back to the enjoyable dining experience. MINDFOODNESS strengthens the overall health of its users and lets them experience more fulfilling dining experiences and relationships.
FILTERS FOR FIBERS.
FILTERS FOR FIBERS has been developed by Janika Jyrmann from the University of Art & Design in Offenbach/Main. These innovative microfiber filters for washing machines intercept plastic microparticles during the pumping process of washing machines. As a result, these microplastics no longer end up in the waste water and the environment, but can be recycled via the plastic waste. The filters can be attached to any wastewater hose of standard washing machines.
PLATFORM.
At the University of Applied Science in Potsdam, Felix Henßler, Paolo Pezzella and Nicolai Thoma developed the "social cooking concept" PLATFORM, which allows customers to order food to cooking stations that are located all over the city. Those kitchen hubs can be booked on a subscription basis, encouraging groups of people to cook and eat together. PLATFORM provides for cooperations with delivery services and offers solutions for various topics – e.g. sustainable food supply, social cooking experiences and efficient recycling.
TEAM E / PURE SERIES.
TEAM E / PURE SERIES focuses on a circular economy concept, developed by Maximilian Fedorcio, Jonas Keck, Juana Mai, Georg Siegele from the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences. The basis is a thoughtful construction of home appliances, enabling an easy disassembly for repairing or re-manufacturing single parts and pure materials. Combined with a rental system, the PURE SERIES enables long product lifecycles and also creates access to completely new ways of experiencing home appliances for a broad audience.
FLUX.
FLUX is the name of a flexible kitchen counter with adjustable kitchen sink and water beam. Elke van Dael, Julia Arntz and Noah Poulssen from the Technical University of Eindhoven designed the SB1 / FLUX following the global trend to reduced living spaces. The innovative system makes it easy to rearrange kitchen areas in small spaces and also helps consumers to save water without having to actively think about it.
ELO.
The ELO concept by Anne-Kristin Everding, Sophie Schlegtendal, Maíra Petrick and Lenka Bognarova from the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences builds on the existing No-Frost technology of the Siemens refrigerators and the Siemens Home Connect app for the control of devices. ELO is an environmental-friendly and recyclable circulating air sterilizer for fridges at home. It allows food to stay fresh for a long time, promotes healthy nutrition and reduces food waste.
ETON.
The idea for ETON was born at the University of Applied Science in Potsdam. Husan Lee, Xiaotong Xiong, Maoqui Liu and Sophie Kremer designed an intelligent waste separation system that combines intuitive usability with aesthetics. ETON fits seamlessly into each kitchen design and compensates for the lack of knowledge about correct waste separation. The waste is being prepared in an easily removable way – after it has been scanned, shredded and separated automatically.
Winners of 2018
First Place – “Clarity”.
Clarity facilitates and shortens the tidying up process after cooking. The concept opens creative scopes. Tidying up almost happens without help.
Second Place – project “Magic Glove”.
Magic Glove is a smart kitchen glove which helps to reduce the complexity of modern kitchen surroundings. It extends the performance range of the hand and integrates the wearer intuitively and seamlessly in the network.
Third Place – project “Taur”.
Taur is a storage system for groceries, in order to store them correctly and without losing important nutrients. The system enables different temperatures and humidities within the different pods.
Winners of 2016
First Place – project “Instruments”.
Instruments is a minimalist kitchen that is reduced to the worktop, which forms a symbiosis with cordless and recyclable cooking utensils.
Second Place – project “Eva”.
Eva deals with the cultivation of nutritious superfood within the space of consumers’ homes. The modules create ideal conditions for swift harvesting of selected microgreens, insects or aquacultures.
Third Place – project “Ambient Hob”.
Ambient Hob transforms the classic hob into an adjustable kitchen platform. An inductive surface automatically recognizes the cooking utensils and goes completely without buttons and touch screens.