iF product design awards 2010

One of the world's key design competitions the iF product design award is extremely prestigious, and its significance is recognized throughout the design world and beyond. More than 20 internationally recognized jurors, consisting of designers and entrepreneurs, engage in critical discussion and debate to select the winning products. Out of 2,486 products from 38 countries entered in the competition this year, the jury of the iF product design award has chosen a total of 778 products as the best designs for 2010.

Health and Care

Lifeline PERS Cordless Phone System

Lifeline PERS Cordless Phone System provides a Personal Emergency Response Service (PERS) for frail, elderly seniors, enabling them to maintain their independence and continue living at home. The wearable personal help button and PERS telephone base station provides subscribers with a direct connection to the Lifeline service solution offering immediate assistance. Large buttons, easily gripped controls, clear displays and graphics make the system easy to use.

 

 

PageWriter Cardiographs TC50/TC30

PageWriter Cardiographs TC50/TC30 are a range of touch screen ECG readers that provide an easy to use system supporting even first time clinical users in conducting diagnostic ECG tests. The products are compact, integrating a full keyboard, color LCD touch screen and full sized paper tray and printer.

 

 

The Pediatric Emergency Department

The Pediatric Emergency Department is an Ambient Experience healthcare solution designed to reduce stress and create a positively engaging experience with the use of lighting, sound, images, and integrated workflow solutions. Patient rooms are embedded with digital sounds, lighting and animations that children can enjoy and control themselves. Waiting areas have been designed using relaxing visuals as well as interactive playful elements. Read more 

 

 

Audio and Video

The Aurea LCD TV

The Aurea LCD TV with Active Frame Ambilight, is combined with the Living Aurea SoundBar to creating a seamless viewing experience for the home. Read more 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kitchen/Household

The combined Steamer and Blender SCF870

The combined Steamer and Blender SCF870 is designed to enable parents to make healthy, homemade baby food in the easiest way possible.

 

 

UK Kettle HD4632.

UK Kettle HD4632 Energy consumption is gaining awareness amongst consumers and they are conscious of the energy consumed by home appliances. Philips designed a range of kettles to address these concerns.

 

 

The Robust Range

The Robust Range of Kitchen Appliances consists of a hand blender, food processor, mixer, juicer and blender. It is designed for individuals who really enjoy cooking and appreciate having the perfect tools for their culinary demands. Read more 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Lighting

The B35 LED Candle and Lustre lamps

The B35 LED Candle and Lustre lamps are designed to replace incandescent candle and lustre lamps with similar or improved beam performance whilst caring for the environment - wattage is less than 15W. Read more 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Float luminaire

The Float luminaire delivers with its sleek and seamless minimalist design the ultimate blend of sophistication and performance. The luminaire has a fluid, smooth, sophisticated aesthetic and precision elements that are immediate apparent in its unparalleled fit and finish.

 

 

Advanced studies

The Breath Counter

The Breath Counter concept is part of Philips Design’s Philanthropy by Design program. It supports a pneumonia classification procedure in children under the age of five using the fast breathing test to classify the disease. It is multi-functional with a 60-second timer and breath registration to simplify the testing procedure, providing more reliable test results. For longevity the device is powered by solar cells, so no batteries are needed. Read more 

 

The Diagnostic Kitchen

The Diagnostic Kitchen concept is part of the Philips Design Probes program. It allows people to manage their food consumption, activity and general health through a combination of testing procedures and monitoring devices. Read more 

 

 

Care for the Planet

Care for the Planet are three concepts that aim at raising consciousness about ecological issues in people’s day-to-day lives by rewarding responsible behavior. Read more 

 

 

The Strijp-S Lighting Vision

The Strijp-S Lighting Vision was designed for a former industrial site in the city center of Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Over the next 10 years or so, the area’s historical buildings, together with new developments, will become a unique, inspirational blend of commercial, residential and recreational facilities. A fundamental part of this transformation will be the way lighting is used in public spaces. The lighting vision was developed, supported by a book presenting a vision, direction and guiding principles. Read more