An aesthetically pleasing and reliable product, the 30’’ Induction Range pairs a powerful induction cooktop with its celebrated dual convection oven to deliver even heating. The knobs on this model are available in black, stainless, and Wolf signature red to fit a variety of kitchens. 

The Ascend Smart In-Wall Timer is a Wi-Fi enabled, 7-Day Programmable Timer Switch. With the accompanying Ascend app, end users can control and schedule their lights remotely over Wi-Fi. The Ascend Smart In-Wall Timer also can be easily integrated with Amazon Alexa, enabling voice control features. Cesaroni Design helped Intermatic combine their desire for a tech-forward timer with contemporary design aesthetics and a user friendly interface. The result is a design that minimizes the number of buttons, allowing space for a hi-resolution, backlit LCD display.

Bretford Juice Mobile Power in action

The Cesaroni Design team worked closely with Bretford Manufacturing to design Juice Mobile Power. Our focus was creating an innovative and revolutionary track and pod system. Juice Mobile Power coverts a single wall outlet into a powerful, flexible mobile charging solution, with safe DC charging for an entire room, at a fraction of the cost of a retrofit. 

Natural Choice and Cesaroni Design teamed up to create the ION water cooler. This  dispenser is a user friendly, contemporary designed product, that saves the environment from thousands of plastic water bottles and people from contaminated water. Most bottled water coolers have reservoirs or storage tanks that hold water for weeks or even months. ION’s design ensures every glass of water is freshly filtered and available at ambient, cold or hot temperatures. Sparkling cold water is also immediately available. Additionally, ION’s powerful cooling system employs a proprietary Sealed Water Pathway, where air never contacts the water supply. 

The mIRage™ IR Microscope changes the field of IR spectroscopy with a new approach to achieving sub-micron resolution IR. This product is an innovative system uniquely providing sub-micron IR spectroscopy and imaging across a wide variety of applications. Using a proprietary Anasys technique, mIRage™ breaks the diffraction limit and bridges the gap between conventional IR microspectroscopy and nanoscale IR spectroscopy. For the first time, mIRage provides wavelength independent IR resolution, highly sensitive IR measurements and transmission quality absorption spectra in reflection mode.

The award winning design of the contemporary model of the new 30" M series of built-in ovens features a handleless design, black glass door, flush-inset installation and a quiet spring door hinge system. The contemporary model is available in both a single and double oven. The double oven is 29.875" wide and 50.875" tall. The single oven is 29.875" wide and 28.5" tall with a 5.1 cubic foot capacity. Both models include an interactive, color touchscreen which allows for customized cooking control. The triple-pane glass on the contemporary model allows for clear views of the interior with the help of three halogen lights.

LifeScale® is an award winning, unique and automated medical device for rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Used in both microbiology research and in clinical laboratory environments, this medical device yields results in under three hours instead of what previously took days to complete. The enclosure was functionally designed to keep the liquid samples visible with the lids closed and to take up as little bench space as possible. The aesthetic challenge included utilizing low volume manufacturing processes to produce a high-perceived value for a medical/scientific product. The design details include a chamfer that wraps around the top edge of the unit, which reflects the path that individual cells take around the sensor inside. The dual lids on the unit are electronically locked during testing. Special hinges that apply torque help lift the lids with ease when access is needed. 

The award winning Luminex Writer is the most lightweight, compact and precise stenograph machine ever created. As a leading industrial design consulting firm in Chicago, Cesaroni Design worked to improve every aspect of the experience for court reporters and captioners. It features a full color, high-resolution touch screen which folds flat, responsive touch sensor buttons, a built-in power source, built-in Bluetooth and WiFi capabilities, plus a revolutionary dual key stabilizer which drastically reduces side-to-side key wobbling and makes for an extremely accurate writer. The clean fluid lines and the minimal size of the enclosure are ideal for the professional courtroom and office environments that the Luminex is used in. An additional feature includes the exposed dials on both sides of the unit that allow the end user to customize the product for their individual writing style. It is simply the most electronically sophisticated, compact, and aesthetically elegant stenograph machine made.

The award winning TechGuard™ Charging Locker allows individuals to securely store and charge devices such as laptops, tablets and phones. The locker is constructed with steel and unit doors include a polycarbonate window and are secured with a four-digit passcode. The locker is capable of charging up to three devices at once with one 110 V AC outlet and two USB ports. The locker is available in 1, 5, or 10-bay configurations and includes red and green LEDs which indicate whether or not the locker is in use. 1-Bay measures 19" W x 4.75" H x 19" D overall and 12.49" W x 4.05" H x 16.47" D inside. The 1-Bay unit may be surface or under-counter mounted, the 5-Bay unit may be wall and surface mounted and the 10-Bay unit includes a 24" pedestal, stacking bracket and power strip and may be floor mounted.

The award winning Elevate Desktop™ DT2 is part of the InMovement family of products that aim to reinvigorate the office workplace by encouraging healthy behavior, increasing productivity, and preventing the risks of prolonged sitting. This model provides a 41-inch by 26-inch workspace and a slide-out keyboard tray, capable of accommodating a desktop computer. The keyboard tray keeps arms at the perfect ergonomic height for typing, and tucks away while not in use. The desk adjusts smoothly from its lowered position up to a height of 14 inches. The product comes fully assembled and may be purchased with either a dark wood, light wood or white desktop finish.

Sub-Zero's all-new line of Integrated refrigeration includes the award winning 30" refrigerator model, which stands 84" tall and is designed to look as good inside as it does outside. The sophisticated, updated interior takes on a crystal-like appearance with minimal use of plastic trim and the addition of bright, soft-on LED lighting. Each Integrated column also comes ready to be fitted with custom panels and handles for seamless installation with surrounding cabinetry.

An ideal consumer product for Sous Vide cooking, the award winning 200 Series Vacuum Sealer has both automatic and manual vacuum control options for use with both custom sized bag rolls and pre-made bags. Key design components include a fold-out lift stand for use with liquids, and an adjustable heat seal level to ensure airtight seals.

The IDA award winning PowerSync Tray for iPad was developed in collaboration with the industrial design consulting office Cesaroni Design. The PowerRack will safely store, charge and organize iPads so that they are ready when you are. The tray features 10 charging slots featuring laser-cut numbers which are back lit with LEDs. The security lid locks into place with a user-programmable security lock, to help keep your iPads safe. The tray itself can be locked using a lockdown kit, or a Kensington Security Slot to secure the tray to a solid surface. 

The award winning nanoIR2 Probe-Based Measurement Tool is a medical device using patented technology based on photo thermal induced resonance. The nanoIR2 uses top side illumination which expands nanoscale IR to a broad variety of real world samples for laboratory testing.

The award winning design of this consumer product utilizes a two-phase water filtration system: A Carbon Activated Filter followed by an Ultra Filtration Membrane. The aesthetic development incorporated a 316 stainless steel canister and an LED indicator to notify the user when the cartridge should be replaced as well as the amount of water that has been filtered. The FrescaPure 6000 has two options for installation: Straight to the faucet or under-counter installation.

Created for sanitation, this award winning gym wipe dispenser has a spatially efficient design that provides a stand for the wipes, a trash can, and room for sanitizer to be placed on top.

The award winning, aesthetic new design of OWL Biomedical's Nanosorter adds to the appeal of this new medical equipment. The Nanosorter boasts high-speed, sterilizable cell sorting technology for laboratory environments.

An innovative, award winning design for High Performance Mass Spectrometers, the Citius LC-HRT High Resolution TOFMS offers outstanding speeds of full-range mass spectra and resolution of spectra.  Specifically, this medical device processes over 100 spectra per second with resolutions of up to 100,000. 

Sub-Zero's line of Built-In Refrigerators has been designed around a clean, elegant appearance, maintaining their standards in timeless built-in design. Cesaroni Design integrated the ice and water dispenser with the interior of the refrigerator in order to maintain the integrated aesthetics of the refrigerator without sacrificing the convenience and accessibility of chilled water and ice.

The award winning RHOMBII® Flat Panel Lectern provides spacious storage for the lecturer. The front panel may be customized to put a new face on learning, thus avoiding traditional, dull environments. 

The award winning Auto-Sensing Remote Jack Pack is an all-in-one multimedia hub that provides users with multiple audio and video inputs to connect to TV sets and other portable devices. The compact design makes placement of this product feasible and flexible with surrounding environments. 

The award winning Orthoralix® 8500 DDE Panoramic X-Ray Unit is medical equipment with an appealing style as well as a simple and compact design, enabling it to fit perfectly into the dental practice. It also boasts the following features: film and digital options, multi-motorized rotation, and precise yet simple patient positioning. 

This award winning new line of Outdoor Gas Grills consists of 30-inch, 36-inch and 42-inch cooking chambers as either Freestanding Carts or Built-In Grills. Refined aesthetics and functional elements were achieved by creating concept sketches, renderings, and models.

The freestanding carts are designed with a unibody construction making the enclosure stronger and lighter weight. This unibody design reduces the amount of material used in the product.

The carts feature fold down side shelves with a convenient tool holder on the left shelf. The fuel tank can be accessed by opening the hinged side door and pivoting the tank shelf. This feature hides the fuel tank from view to maintain the aesthetic design.

The new outdoor appliances are constructed of stainless steel crafted to achieve the fit and finish of Wolf's indoor cooking products. Product branding elements adapted from the Dual Fuel Range include the Wolf logo featured on the hood handle endcaps and uniform bullnose of the front edge.

A temperature gauge is mounted on the front-center of the hood for easy viewing. The hood is double lined for better insulation and to prevent exterior discoloration. The counter-balanced hood features a unique hood assist system for effortless opening and closing. Heavy-duty extension springs are concealed for aesthetic reasons.

The user interface design makes the new product simple for consumers to operate. The LED illuminated control knobs allow consumers to fine tune heat settings, even in the dark. Each control knob has a dedicated light making the intuitive graphics clearly visible at night.

This new outdoor appliance earned a 2010 Good Design Award from The Chicago Athenaeum. 

This award winning new line of Outdoor Gas Grills consists of 30-inch, 36-inch and 42-inch cooking chambers as either Freestanding Carts or Built-In Grills. Refined aesthetics and functional elements were achieved by creating concept sketches, renderings, and models.

The freestanding carts are designed with a unibody construction making the enclosure stronger and lighter weight. This unibody design reduces the amount of material used in the product.

The carts feature fold down side shelves with a convenient tool holder on the left shelf. The fuel tank can be accessed by opening the hinged side door and pivoting the tank shelf. This feature hides the fuel tank from view to maintain the aesthetic design.

The new outdoor appliances are constructed of stainless steel crafted to achieve the fit and finish of Wolf's indoor cooking products. Product branding elements adapted from the Dual Fuel Range include the Wolf logo featured on the hood handle endcaps and uniform bullnose of the front edge.

A temperature gauge is mounted on the front-center of the hood for easy viewing. The hood is double lined for better insulation and to prevent exterior discoloration. The counter-balanced hood features a unique hood assist system for effortless opening and closing. Heavy-duty extension springs are concealed for aesthetic reasons.

The user interface design makes the new product simple for consumers to operate. The LED illuminated control knobs allow consumers to fine tune heat settings, even in the dark. Each control knob has a dedicated light making the intuitive graphics clearly visible at night.

This new outdoor appliance earned a 2010 Good Design Award from The Chicago Athenaeum. 

Wolf Appliance and Cesaroni Design developed a detachable cooking chamber for this new outdoor appliance. The modular cooking chamber allows consumers to integrate the grill as either a built-in model or freestanding cart, including 30-inch, 36-inch and 42-inch units. This construction makes it easier to manufacture, ship, assemble and install.

The stainless steel exterior is crafted to achieve the fit and finish of the Wolf indoor cooking product lines. Product branding elements adapted from the Dual Fuel Range are the Wolf logo featured on the hood handle endcaps and uniform bullnose of the front edge.

A temperature gauge is mounted on the front-center of the hood for easy viewing. The hood is double lined for better insulation and to prevent exterior discoloration. The counter-balanced hood features a unique hood assist system for effortless opening and closing. Heavy-duty extension springs are concealed for aesthetic reasons.

The user interface design makes the new product simple for consumers to operate. The LED illuminated control knobs allow consumers to fine tune heat settings, even in the dark. Each control knob has a dedicated light making the intuitive graphics clearly visible at night.

This new outdoor appliance earned a 2010 Good Design Award from The Chicago Athenaeum. 

Böwe Bell+Howell collaborated with Cesaroni Design to develop the next generation office product. The project team paid close attention to detail throughout the design and development process in order to produce a premium fit and finish, and improved user experience. Working concurrently with the client's new product development team, we fine tuned the design as they handled the formal engineering.

Our product design firm began the project with a detailed analysis of the client's existing product line and competitive products on the market. Research led to exploration in the form of concept sketches to identify opportunities for aesthetic differentiation. The project team narrowed down concepts that were then illustrated as concept renderings for further aesthetic evaluation.

Basic anthropometrics drove form development and location of user interface elements. We developed ergonomic illustrations and a full scale mockup for testing ease of use. An otherwise complicated device was simplified and made user-friendly through the custom icon designs on the control panel.

The new configuration was detailed for the final design in SolidWorks to move toward prototype development. We also made material recommendations, and supported new procedures for manufacturing and assembly.

The product designers created a unique form to establish strong brand recognition. The original concept's dynamic curve was retained by continually refining the initial design in response to the internal configuration development handled by Böwe Bell+Howell.

The dynamic curve minimizes the overall size, and reflects the action taking place internally. A repetitive chamfered detail on the sides adds visual interest to the large surface. The main access latch is located on the side to pivot the top half of the machine open for accessing internal components. The project team increased the feeder tray capacity by 40% as compared to the competition.

Sub-Zero collaborated with Cesaroni Design throughout the new product and development process for the Built-In Refrigeration Line. Configurations include Over-Under, Side-by-Side, and All Refrigerator or All Freezer models.

New food preservation capabilities drove the redesign of this product line. The project team developed specialized storage compartments to maintain proper temperatures and humidity levels for longer food life expectancy.

Our product design and development process with Sub-Zero is extremely interactive. The project began with hand sketches to generate as many valid concepts as quickly as possible. As the new product design progressed, our industrial designers created 3D renderings in SolidWorks, PhotoWorks and PhotoShop software to further validate aesthetic and functional design options.

The industrial designers created ergonomic diagrams to ensure easy access to items. We design parts and assemblies in SolidWorks and electronically share them with our client for review.

The new product design earned both an EID Silver from appliance DESIGN Magazine and a Good Design Award.

Sub-Zero collaborated with Cesaroni Design throughout the new product and development process for the Built-In Refrigeration Line. Configurations include Over-Under, Side-by-Side, and All Refrigerator or All Freezer models.

New food preservation capabilities drove the redesign of this product line. The project team developed specialized storage compartments to maintain proper temperatures and humidity levels for longer food life expectancy.

Our product design and development process with Sub-Zero is extremely interactive. The project began with hand sketches to generate as many valid concepts as quickly as possible. As the new product design progressed, our industrial designers created 3D renderings in SolidWorks, PhotoWorks and PhotoShop software to further validate aesthetic and functional design options.

The industrial designers created ergonomic diagrams to ensure easy access to items. We design parts and assemblies in SolidWorks and electronically share them with our client for review.

The new product design earned both an EID Silver from appliance DESIGN Magazine and a Good Design Award.

Sub-Zero collaborated with Cesaroni Design throughout the new product and development process for the Built-In Refrigeration Line. Configurations include Over-Under, Side-by-Side, and All Refrigerator or All Freezer models.

New food preservation capabilities drove the redesign of this product line. The project team developed specialized storage compartments to maintain proper temperatures and humidity levels for longer food life expectancy.

Our product design and development process with Sub-Zero is extremely interactive. The project began with hand sketches to generate as many valid concepts as quickly as possible. As the new product design progressed, our industrial designers created 3D renderings in SolidWorks, PhotoWorks and PhotoShop software to further validate aesthetic and functional design options.

The industrial designers created ergonomic diagrams to ensure easy access to items. We design parts and assemblies in SolidWorks and electronically share them with our client for review.

The new product design earned both an EID Silver from appliance DESIGN Magazine and a Good Design Award.

Sub-Zero collaborated with Cesaroni Design throughout the new product and development process for the Built-In Refrigeration Line. Configurations include Over-Under, Side-by-Side, and All Refrigerator or All Freezer models.

New food preservation capabilities drove the redesign of this product line. The project team developed specialized storage compartments to maintain proper temperatures and humidity levels for longer food life expectancy.

Our product design and development process with Sub-Zero is extremely interactive. The project began with hand sketches to generate as many valid concepts as quickly as possible. As the new product design progressed, our industrial designers created 3D renderings in SolidWorks, PhotoWorks and PhotoShop software to further validate aesthetic and functional design options.

The industrial designers created ergonomic diagrams to ensure easy access to items. We design parts and assemblies in SolidWorks and electronically share them with our client for review.

The new product design earned both an EID Silver from appliance DESIGN Magazine and a Good Design Award.

Sub-Zero collaborated with Cesaroni Design throughout the new product and development process for the Built-In Refrigeration Line. Configurations include Over-Under, Side-by-Side, and All Refrigerator or All Freezer models.

New food preservation capabilities drove the redesign of this product line. The project team developed specialized storage compartments to maintain proper temperatures and humidity levels for longer food life expectancy.

Our product design and development process with Sub-Zero is extremely interactive. The project began with hand sketches to generate as many valid concepts as quickly as possible. As the new product design progressed, our industrial designers created 3D renderings in SolidWorks, PhotoWorks and PhotoShop software to further validate aesthetic and functional design options.

The industrial designers created ergonomic diagrams to ensure easy access to items. We design parts and assemblies in SolidWorks and electronically share them with our client for review.

The new product design earned both an EID Silver from appliance DESIGN Magazine and a Good Design Award.

Cesaroni Design worked with Gendex Dental Systems' internal product development team on this dental product design. Our product design firm handled the industrial design and Gendex's engineering team provided the new product components and specifications.

Concept development focused on overall form and feature enhancements. The design increases the space between the device and patient. This allows the product to be positioned farther away from the patient's face. 

The industrial design of the interface locates the controls in front of the main enclosure. The operator can choose to access the control presets placed on the side of the imaging device. These user related improvements increase workflow.

This new dental product design earned an EID Gold from Appliance Design Magazine and a Good Design award from The Chicago Athenaeum. 

Cesaroni Design worked concurrently with the marketing and engineering teams at Wolf Appliance to develop new wall ovens as single and double configurations. Industrial design efforts by Cesaroni Design entailed aesthetic, ergonomic and user interface improvements.

Ideation began with 3D renderings illustrating different door styles, handle options and control panels. Once a design direction for the new product was selected, the project team refined the new design in 3D SolidWorks.

The project team created both Unframed and Framed Door Styles. The handle and control panel lengths are unique to the door style, maximizing the design composition.

Ergonomic improvements include balanced door hinges to ensure a smooth opening and closing. Usable oven capacity is increased for extra-large baking pans. A fully extendable bottom rack nestles on the door rails to safely remove food.

An enhanced user interface design features a touch control panel and LCD display. Electronic responses and directions on the control panel make operation simple.

Wolf Appliance has been ranked #1 by J.D. Power and Associates in the Range/Cooktop/Oven category of their 2010 Home Appliance Study. This satisfaction study is based on ease of use; performance and reliability; styling and feel; features; and warranty.

This appliance design also earned an EID Silver from appliance DESIGN Magazine and a Good Design Award.

Cesaroni Design worked concurrently with the marketing and engineering teams at Wolf Appliance to develop new wall ovens as single and double configurations. Industrial design efforts by Cesaroni Design entailed aesthetic, ergonomic, and user interface improvements.

Ideation began with 3D renderings illustrating different door styles, handle options and control panels. Once a design direction for the new product was selected, the project team refined the new design in 3D SolidWorks.

The project team created both Unframed and Framed Door Styles. The handle and control panel lengths are unique to the door style, maximizing the design composition.

Ergonomic improvements include balanced door hinges to ensure a smooth opening and closing. Usable oven capacity is increased for extra-large baking pans. A fully extendable bottom rack nestles on the door rails to safely remove food.

An enhanced user interface design features a touch control panel and LCD display. Electronic responses and directions on the control panel make operation simple.

Wolf Appliance has been ranked #1 by J.D. Power and Associates in the Range/Cooktop/Oven category of their 2010 Home Appliance Study. This satisfaction study is based on ease of use; performance and reliability; styling and feel; features; and warranty.

This appliance design also earned an EID Silver from appliance DESIGN Magazine and a Good Design Award.

The AC600 Semi-Automatic Isoperibol Calorimeter is designed to measure the calorific content of solid and liquid fuels. Automated features increase productivity while the lightweight combustion vessel assures ease of operation. 

Cesaroni Design joined the Life Fitness development team to create a new consumer cardio product. The project goal was to develop the look and feel of the new product focusing on user activity.

The project team interviewed and observed users of consumer cardio treadmills to arrive at the right product design specification for the new machine. Based on research results, the design team developed a two part console. Full scale styling models were developed to aid the design team in the new console development. Model testing evaluated ergonomic and user interface applications.

This design approach to user activity is the first of its kind in the fitness industry. The upper console focuses on the touch and light elements of the user interface, and the lower console places the most used keys closer to the user. This lower console features oversized buttons that are shaped, lit and programmed for intuitive use.

This new consumer cardio product design earned numerous awards including an EID award, Good Design award and Premium Selection from Consumers Digest Magazine.

Nucraft collaborated with Cesaroni Design on a table system design with reconfiguration capability, transforming from a boardroom table to a conference room U-shape or training room rows.

Form and function drove the overall aesthetic design of this new product. The design team paid close attention to proportion and reconfiguration. This table design is reduced down to its basic elements - a tabletop and two panel bases. The enclosed large proportioned bases give the feel of performance and stability, which is a critical design element for the executive conference room application.

The product designers used metal accents to provide durability and create a visual termination to the length of the panel from top to bottom. The industrial design keeps all detailing clean and crisp to retain a timeless look. 

The innovative design solution breaks up larger proportions into light and elegant mobile objects. The design team utilized omni-directional ball casters within the folding panel bases to eliminate visual clutter.

A unique ratcheting screw mechanism, similar to a socket wrench, achieves the tightness and flushness of the tabletops. The solid connection between tabletops enables the end leg panels to be pivoted inward, maximizing the number of people that can be seated around the table.

Wire management gaps are at the tops of all table bases and above modesty panels to permit the wires to pass from table to table. A plug strip is mounted to the back of modesty panels to provide the user with convenient power access.

The new product design was recognized with a Best of NeoCon Gold Award and a Good Design award from The Chicago Athenaeum. 

This multiple award winning product line of Refrigerators and Dual Fuel Ranges is a leader in the industry of major appliances.

PRO 48 Refrigerator-Freezer:

This unit is the largest combination unit Sub-Zero offers. This appliance can be freestanding or built-in for a more integrated look. 

The appliance is constructed of almost 100% stainless steel. A glass door offers an elegant transparency to an otherwise stainless steel sculpture. The refrigerator cavity is designed with channeled sidewall LED lighting that acts as a door area night light.

Innovative human factors considerations drove the development of the new product design. A unique auto-close system utilizes precision built hinges to prevent the door from slamming shut. The cam takes over to close the door the final 15-degrees.

Two stainless steel bins are designed to fit under the refrigerator shelf. The versatile design is oven-safe so a consumer can marinate meat in the bin overnight, and then transfer it directly to the oven.

An upper drawer is a crisper compartment specifically developed to store vegetables. Its clear view window enhances visibility inside the compartment. The drawer divider design is interchangeable for complete compartmentalization.

The electronic control system gives the consumer the ability to set a different temperature for the two refrigerator drawers from the temperature for the door cavity. The temperature in three separate areas is digitally displayed on the exterior of the appliance.

Dual Fuel Ranges:

The project challenge was to create consumer ranges with commercial performance bringing the Wolf brand name into stronger market visibility. Our client's technological innovations required the integration of new energy efficient and user-friendly electronic controls into the new product line, without losing their professional brand identity.

The industrial designers walked a fine line between looking too commercial and too residential. The unique design solution played down the sophisticated electronics and featured the durability of commercial equipment. This design strategy established a level of aesthetic detail refinement that could integrate the appliance into vastly different residential kitchen environments.

The project team developed full scale foam core mockups to maximize user experience. Model testing helped the project team evaluate the user interface design. This ensured that the concealed electronic control panel would pivot open at an appropriate ergonomic viewing angle.

Another innovative ergonomic feature is the patented control knob design. This unique design incorporates LED lighting technology to display the temperature. Function graphics are printed on the most visible surface for easy legibility.

The exterior of the new appliance design is constructed of stainless steel with an elliptically shaped stainless steel handle and investment cast stainless steel end caps. The porcelain-coated cast iron burner grates appear commercially robust. They are cored out from the bottom in order to be easily removable for cleaning.

Wolf Appliance has been ranked #1 by J.D. Power and Associates in the Range/Cooktop/Oven category of their 2010 Home Appliance Study. This satisfaction study is based on ease of use; performance and reliability; styling and feel; features; and warranty.

This award winning major appliance design won both an Excellence in Design Award and a Good Design Award for the new product design.

The Cesaroni Design industrial design firm worked closely with the marketing and engineering teams at Sub-Zero to create a new concept of food preservation. The PRO 48 is the largest combination unit the client offers. This appliance can be freestanding or built-in for a more integrated look. 

The appliance is constructed of almost 100% stainless steel. A glass door offers an elegant transparency to an otherwise stainless steel sculpture. The refrigerator cavity is designed with channeled sidewall LED lighting that acts as a door area night light.

Innovative human factors considerations drove the development of the new product design. A unique auto-close system utilizes precision built hinges to prevent the door from slamming shut. The cam takes over to close the door the final 15-degrees.

Two stainless steel bins are designed to fit under the refrigerator shelf. The versatile design is oven-safe so a consumer can marinate meat in the bin overnight, and then transfer it directly to the oven.

An upper drawer is a crisper compartment specifically developed to store vegetables. Its clear view window enhances visibility inside the compartment. The drawer divider design is interchangeable for complete compartmentalization.

The electronic control system gives the consumer the ability to set a different temperature for the two refrigerator drawers from the temperature for the door cavity. The temperature in three separate areas is digitally displayed on the exterior of the appliance.

This new appliance design was featured in WIRED Magazine as Top Ten WIRED Tools and was also recognized by The Chicago Athenaeum with a Good Design Award.

Health o meter® Professional teamed with the Cesaroni Design industrial design firm to develop an award winning medical device. We began the project with concept sketches and renderings to evaluate a range of aesthetic and ergonomic design options.

The new medical product is constructed of laser cut and brake-formed aluminum. This made the product 2 pounds lighter than the previous model. The lighter weight, centrally located and comfortable handle, and folding capability make the product easy to transport.

The simplicity of the design was critical in order for the unit to be aesthetically appealing in both its portable and in-use positions. Fabricating a product out of aluminum requires attention to every bend and resulting gap. The design team paid close attention to the integration of the fabricated aluminum with the injection molded enclosure. This integration is clean, with compatible form factors and minimum exposed fasteners.

The enclosure for the user interface design is made from injection-molded ABS. The oversized backlit LCD display makes reading easier for the user. The interface design consists of a polycarbonate membrane switch keypad, and the LCD displays a menu for ease of operation.

The new medical design earned IDEA Bronze and a Good Design award.

Gendex Dental Systems and Cesaroni Design product designers developed this diagnostic imaging product. The engineering was handled by our client, while we focused on optimizing a lightweight structure. We worked closely with our client's engineering team to understand assembly and service requirements. 

Multiple medical product design concepts were generated, all of which satisfied the project objectives. We then implemented the chosen concept in 3D CAD. The resulting part files were shared with Gendex's development team for further review.

The adjustable telescopic column is one of the most significant elements of the design. This component makes the unit extremely compact. It also enables the system to accommodate patients of all sizes, including children and wheelchair-bound patients.

Ergonomic diagrams assisted the development team in analyzing the design for the handlebar and chin rest so that the patient is held in a stable and comfortable position. Molded polycarbonate and carbon fiber patient supports are mounted on powder-coated handlebars.

The new product design increases workflow, giving the operator the ability to access mouthpieces and other accessories strategically located behind the handlebar in a rotating storage drawer. Interface elements and electronic controls were developed for ease of use.

The new design of the pressure-formed housing reduces the weight of the product, making it one of the lightest units for the medical industry. Pressure-forming offered low tooling costs and faster speed to market than injection molding. The housing facilitates an effortless assembly in the manufacturing process and installation procedure.

The dental product design earned numerous awards, including a MDEA Silver award, Good Design award and a Multi-Part Enclosure award.

Cesaroni Design collaborated with the Allsteel product development team to create a multi-functional office furniture line consisting of chairs, tables and presentation boards.

The project began with the design team visiting office spaces to interview personnel, maintenance employees and facility planners. From the product research, the team concluded that most offices have multifunctional spaces that change many times a day. There is, however, a lack of flexibility inherent in most office furniture systems.

The chair is ergonomically designed to be comfortable to sit in for four to six hours. The lightweight design allows for stacking without heavy lifting. Nesting capability makes the new product compact for storage.

Materials evaluation played a large role in the development process of the chair design. A heavy coil spring permits the back of the chair to flex naturally and support regular shifts in seating posture. This tension device is located in the welded steel frame to retain the aesthetic design. Its ventilated back is made from gas assist glass-filled nylon. This manufacturing method allows for strength in thick sections and flexibility in thin sections. The chair arms are made of glass-filled injection molded nylon.

This product design earned an IDEA Bronze, Good Design Award and Top Honors by the Society of Plastics Industry.

The product designers at Cesaroni Design worked closely with Wolf Appliance's internal marketing and engineering teams to develop an award winning product line of Dual Fuel Ranges in 30-inch, 36-inch, 48-inch and 60-inch sizes.

The project challenge was to create consumer ranges with commercial performance, bringing the Wolf brand name into stronger market visibility. Our client's technological innovations required the integration of new, energy efficient and user-friendly electronic controls into the new product line, without losing their professional brand identity.

The industrial designers walked a fine line between looking too commercial and too residential. The unique design solution down played the sophisticated electronics and featured the durability of commercial equipment. This design strategy established a level of aesthetic detail refinement that could integrate the appliance into vastly different residential kitchen environments.

The project team developed full-scale foam core mockups to maximize user experience. Model testing helped the project team evaluate the user interface design. This ensured that the concealed electronic control panel would pivot open at an appropriate ergonomic viewing angle.

Another innovative ergonomic feature is the patented control knob design. This unique design incorporates LED lighting technology to display the temperature. Function graphics are printed on the most visible surface for easy legibility.

The exterior of the new appliance design is constructed of stainless steel with an elliptically shaped stainless steel handle and investment cast stainless steel endcaps. The porcelain-coated cast iron burner grates appear commercially robust. They are cored out from the bottom in order to be easily removable for cleaning.

Wolf Appliance has been ranked #1 by J.D. Power and Associates in the Range/Cooktop/Oven category of their 2010 Home Appliance Study. This satisfaction study is based on ease of use; performance and reliability; styling and feel; features; and warranty.

This award winning major appliance design won both an Excellence in Design Award and a Good Design Award for the new product design.

Aesthetics and ergonomics were driving thoughts behind the development of this award winning, stationary, upright, Lifecycle exercise bike for the fitness industry.

Our fitness product design firm began the process with concept sketches and renderings. We evaluated the aesthetic and styling options along with our client to select the look and feel for the new product design. A partially exposed frame was selected to give the fitness product a durable look. Simple forms of the shrouds cover all major internal components.

The new upright bike product design incorporates several ergonomic features. The fitness product design team lowered the step over height to make it easier to mount and dismount. Racing style handlebars were implemented into the new product so that riders can rest their forearms on over-molded pads that are integrated into the grips. The universal console is angled at a better sightline.

This upright bike product design received EID and Good Design awards.

AC Delco's product development team collaborated with Cesaroni Design to create this new consumer product. Aesthetics and user interface were driving thoughts while developing the look and feel of this device.

The ideation process began with competitive product research. Based on the research results, our goal was to minimize the irregularity found in competing units. Our product design firm developed a design approach that differentiates this device from competitive products and establishes visual recognition.

Cesaroni Design's product design team created an elliptical shape that integrates all design components into a cohesive form. Our industrial design firm was influenced by automotive styling for the silver color and blue accents that draw attention to user interface elements.

We located the handle at the center of gravity to balance the device when it is moved. The product designers implemented a textured rubber handle to prevent hands from slipping while interacting with the product.

The project team developed a unique two-stage pump mechanism. This mechanism reduces the pumping effort by 80% compared to conventional trolley jacks. The mechanism minimizes the work performed by the user with an automatic preset adjustment that changes from fast action pumping to normal lifting.

This new consumer product has received a phenomenal response since its introduction into the market. The product has been featured in Popular Mechanics and Hot Rod magazines. The innovative product design was recognized as an IDEA winner and received a Good Design award.

Cesaroni Design and Life Fitness received recognition and earned numerous design awards for this cardio fitness machine, including a Good Design award, Design Innovation for Best Consumer Product from Health and Fitness Business Magazine, Platinum from Consumers Digest Magazine, and Best Elliptical on the Market from Smart Money Magazine.

The design language exposes the motion of this cardio machine. This revealed welded steel frame gives the user more freedom of movement. The bared moving joints of the machine express simplicity and durability.

The product is sized to fit the highest and lowest percentage of the population. The arms are redesigned and adjusted to a wider angle. A bullhorn handlebar also adds stabilization during mounting and dismounting. All grip areas are over-molded rubber surfaces to ensure comfort during workouts.

Close attention was paid to the over-size foot pedals. Research concluded that the closer the pedals are to one another, the more natural the movement. This reduces stress and injury that typically occurs to the hips and lower back.

The frame is pared down to reduce disassemble time in the event of repair or maintenance. Smaller and lighter weight shrouds also make for ease of serviceability.

The combined efforts of Cesaroni Design and Bretford Manufacturing brought a complete office furniture system from concept to market in only fourteen months. The goal of this design project was to produce a new furniture line that meets the demands of highly productive work environments.

The design team conducted interviews with industry professionals. The market research found that space limitation and heavy furniture slowed down the progression of activities. This finding led the project team to redefine the functionality of office communication through the composition of mobile interconnecting work surfaces.

The success of the new product design largely depended on the creation of an approachable aesthetic. The Cesaroni Design industrial designers focused on a minimalist approach revealing mechanical capabilities.

As a result, this furniture system has an intelligent look and innovative style that paves the way for the communicative furniture trend. The round steel tubing of the tables and mobile walls gives a soft aesthetic.

The designers used plastic components for both aesthetic and functional reasons. The plastic parts of the table cover welded areas and visually reduce the side opening where cords and hands interact. Casters were incorporated for mobility, and the design flows directly into the tubular leg, simplifying this integration.

Multiple design components of this system share common piece parts and are constructed out of the same materials. This aids in the affordability and manufacturing process.

The new products connect by a lightweight mechanism. This intuitive design allows users to achieve multiple formations. The palm-sized device interlocks to its counterpart in a puzzle-like connection joining tables and mobile boards together. This design element eliminates the need for tools and multiple personnel to reconfigure the environment.

This award winning furniture system received both a Best of NeoCon Gold Award and Good Design Award for the new innovative design in the office furniture industry.

The combined efforts of Cesaroni Design and Bretford brought a complete office furniture system from concept to market in only fourteen months. The goal of this design project was to produce a new furniture line that meets the demands of highly productive work environments.

The design team conducted interviews with industry professionals. The market research found that space limitation and heavy furniture slowed down the progression of activities. This finding led the project team to redefine the functionality of office communication through the composition of mobile interconnecting work surfaces.

The success of the new product design largely depended on the creation of an approachable aesthetic. The Cesaroni Design industrial designers focused on a minimalist approach revealing mechanical capabilities.

As a result, this furniture system has an intelligent look and innovative style that paves the way for the communicative furniture trend. The round steel tubing of the tables and mobile walls gives a soft aesthetic.

The designers used plastic components for both aesthetic and functional reasons. The plastic parts of the table cover welded areas and visually reduce the side opening where cords and hands interact. Casters were incorporated for mobility, and the design flows directly into the tubular leg, simplifying this integration.

Multiple design components of this system share common piece parts and are constructed out of the same materials. This aids in the affordability and manufacturing process.

The new products connect by a lightweight mechanism. This intuitive design allows users to achieve multiple formations. The palm-sized device interlocks to its counterpart in a puzzle-like connection joining tables and mobile boards together. This design element eliminates the need for tools and multiple personnel to reconfigure the environment.

This award winning furniture system received both a Best of NeoCon Gold Award and Good Design Award for the new innovative design in the office furniture industry.

Our product design firm assisted Bretford with this rail system design. The industrial design team envisioned a wall with layers.

The layout of the wall track system hides one board behind another. This unique three tiered system staggers the unveiling of their presence and information.

The cleverness and practicality of this design maximizes wall space. This design solution gives the user the ability to dynamically change the focal point in the room while adding interest to the presentation.

Digital Innovations felt there was an opportunity to create a new consumer product to repair damaged discs. Working as a team with our client, we developed a handheld device to repair primary causes of playback problems in all CD size media.

We began the project by investigating user features in products that utilize a similar radial mechanical function, such as fishing reels, hand mixers, etc. Our designers built several breadboard models to maximize both function and user friendliness.

The handle is angled to allow the wrist to rest in a natural position during operation. The diameter of the handle is contoured to fit all hand sizes. The thumb and index finger grip on the operating crank is sculpted for non-slip operation.

Cesaroni Design's product designers utilized the same snap on holder as designed on CD jewel cases to place the disc into the device. This design strategy made for ease of use.

This new consumer product has earned numerous awards including, Design Distinction from I.D. Magazine Annual Design Review, Best of Show from CES Innovation, Accessory of the Year from PlayStation Magazine and a Good Design Award from The Chicago Athenaeum.

Zenith Electronics collaborated with Cesaroni Design to develop a new consumer television. In a price driven industry like consumer electronics, appearance is vital to the success of a product.

We began the project with initial concept sketches and renderings to evaluate aesthetic design options. Once the project team selected a design direction, 3D geometry was generated to create a full size foam model. The final design was detailed in SolidWorks.

Consumer televisions need a distinctive look to stand out from competition. The dramatic form of the new product is a radical departure from typical designs. The sculptural back, hard edges and organic forms are designed as if the plastic enclosures were stretched over the inner frame and pulled back to two symmetrical points.

Staggered side venting cuts into the innards of the device. The cuts and arcs visually pull toward the lower back area forming tight edges. This crisp organic treatment of materials is complemented with the undulating façade.

The enclosures are injection molded from high impact polystyrene and require minimal fasteners for assembly. This manufacturing process allowed us to add structure, reduced the cycle time in the mold, and reduced the overall product weight. As a result, there is a better cosmetic part with fewer imperfections, which in turn lowers rejection rates due to cosmetic blemishes, sink marks, etc.

The Chicago Athenaeum honored the product design with a Good Design award.

Packard Instruments teamed with Cesaroni Design to introduce this new scientific product into the laboratory instrument market. This scientific device performs filmless autoradiography (X-ray) for molecular biology, pharmacology and neuro-science research applications. The design challenge was to develop the smallest and least expensive instrument.

Product research focused on the understanding of newly developed technology. Cesaroni Design's new product team began to research user experience, in order to take the product to the next level. With a product like this, user experience research methods are critical tools. The user base is a knowledgeable design source.

Our research started with interviews and observations, and ended with users providing feedback from their specific user experience with the existing product. This allowed the design team to feed user experience inputs directly into the new product ideation process.

The new laboratory device has a significantly reduced footprint. Spatial and technological considerations required a top loading process. The grip area for the top cover is easy for the user to grasp. Controlled hinges keep the unit securely open during loading.

We mounted status indicator lights on an elliptical protrusion that serves as a focal point for the display. Our design firm undercut the back of the machine to allow power cords to extend out sideways. This design element facilitates an overall closer fit to the wall.

We aesthetically distinguished the new design from the competition by combining architectural and organic forms. The design is asymmetrical communicating the spinning turret within a sculpted cylinder on one side and the more linear path of the laser on the other. The product designers implemented form factors, colors and textures that share a family look with the client's current product lines for brand recognition.

The project team achieved a solid look and feel by molding the enclosure with cast polyurethane. By casting the parts, our design firm incorporated aesthetic details, minimized parts and fasteners, and secured tension points.

This translates to substantial savings for our client. Packard was able to sell the new product at half the cost of the competition through new technology and efficient industrial design.

This laboratory instrument design is a Medical Design Excellence Award Finalist.