GOOD DESIGN , 2010
Gendex Dental Systems (KaVo)
Orthoralix® 8500 DDE Panoramic X-Ray Unit
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.
GOOD DESIGN , 2010
Wolf Appliance, Inc.
42-inch Outdoor Gas Grill with Side Burner
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.
GOOD DESIGN , 2010
Wolf Appliance, Inc.
Outdoor Gas Grills, 30 & 36-inch
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.
GOOD DESIGN , 2010
Wolf Appliance, Inc.
Built-In Outdoor Gas Grills
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.
Innovation & Technology , 2010
PolyScience
Sous Vide Professional™ Temperature Cooking System
This award winning Immersion Circulator has set the standard in housewares products for Sous Vide cooking, meeting the stringent requirements of the world's best chefs. The compact design makes for easy storage and travel while the circulator itself can clamp to any pot or tank with round or flat walls. The Sous Vide Professional™ delivers outstanding results under the toughest cooking conditions and temperatures.
The project began with a detailed analysis of the client's existing product and competitive units. The objective was to understand the design specifications and how the device would be used.
Concept development focused on overall form, human factors and ease of assembly. We provided multiple concept resolutions, all of which were conducive to the new product definition developed by the team. The selected design language was refined and illustrated as concept renderings. Color options were also reviewed with the client at this time.
As form development moved forward, the new configuration was created in SolidWorks to move quickly toward prototyping. Prototype development focused on a minimal number of injection molded parts, ease of assembly, functionality, cost reduction and customer satisfaction. Efficient industrial design coupled with the latest technology created a quality product.
The Sous Vide Professional is an effective, simple to use device, enabling professional and home chefs to cook foods using the Sous Vide technique that relies on precise temperature control. The device securely fastens to any stockpot or large container with flat or rounded walls by adjusting the mounting clamp. Its small footprint occupies a minimum of reservoir space to provide more room for foods. The compact design also makes for easy storage.
The vacuum-sealed food cooks at a gentle temperature in a precisely controlled water bath, locking in foods natural flavors, nutrients and moisture. This device circulates heated water throughout the pot with its heating coil and pump, providing maximum consistency compared to non-stirred devices. The circulation level is controlled by adjusting the pump pressure outlet. This slide control regulates the flow and adapts to the desired cooking temperature. The protective housing prevents the user from direct contact with the heating coil and pump, while providing easy access for inspection and cleaning.
A large LCD screen digitally displays the actual and set temperatures in Fahrenheit or Celsius. The screen is backlit to provide the user with instant visual recognition of the readouts. The device is easy to use with an intuitive user interface that allows the user to set or adjust the cooking temperature. Up and down buttons allow the user to set or adjust the cooking temperature to 1/10th of a degree. Cooking temperatures range from 59°F to 212°F.
This housewares product received the StarChefs Innovation and Technology Award.
EID Silver , 2010
Bunn-O-Matic Corporation
STX Specialty Thermal Home Brewer
Cesaroni Design worked with Bunn-O-Matic Corporation on the development of this high-end consumer coffeemaker with a stainless steel thermal carafe. Multiple aesthetic design options for the new coffeemaker were illustrated as renderings to assist the design team in evaluating various forms. Aesthetic refinement continued with the development of the prototype model.
The chosen design fits easily under kitchen cabinets on countertop depths. The design incorporates BUNN's brewing system that improves coffee extraction and flavor. The contemporary graphite black housing is complemented by stainless steel and silver accents. Its die-cast aluminum base supports the stainless steel carafe and wraps around encompassing the reservoir.
The round decanter lid at the top of the coffeemaker easily pivots open, and provides a large area to pour water. A stainless steel funnel effortlessly slides into place with the help of tapered glides. The double-wall stainless steel carafe features a convenient slide-and-brew lid with a soft ergonomic grip.
EID Bronze , 2010
Stenograph Corporation
Diamante™ Shorthand Writer
This device is used by court reporters to document testimony in legal proceedings. Joint efforts from Stenograph's engineering staff and Cesaroni Design developed the smallest and lightest machine on the market, weighing only 4.5 pounds.
We worked closely with our client from initial concepts through prototype build to ensure that modifications to the current model, such as overall size reduction, weight reduction, part reduction, etc., worked well together.
Graceful curves sculpted in the enclosure create an elegant form. The enclosure lends itself to a clamshell part breakup while producing a desirable color composition.
The project team used a minimum amount of material to reduce the overall product weight. Cesaroni Design's product designers employed a single wall construction on the key deck, making the top of the bottom and the bottom of the top. We met highly specific durometers on several parts for tactile details and noise reduction. All parts mount to a die-cast aluminum chassis to reduce part count and simplify assembly.
This device features a 60% larger LCD display, as compared to the previous model, for optimum viewing. Integrating this design component into the new product was particularly challenging for the design team since the weight of the device needed to be reduced. A new mechanism adjusts the display to improve readability in different lighting conditions. The flat panel folds face down to protect the screen when not in use.
A critical design element for a courtroom setting is the noise keystrokes produce. Key levers are designed to suppress the sound of each key stroke. Located on each side of the top enclosure are two thumb wheels that change the tension and depth of the keyboard. Function buttons are strategically placed above the keyboard for users to interact with onscreen menus. The recessed back panel gives the user access to the plug deck for data storage, file transfer and audio capabilities.
Ranked #1 , 2010
Wolf Appliance, Inc.
E Series Built-In Wall Ovens, Unframed Door Style
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.
Ranked #1 , 2010
Wolf Appliance, Inc.
E Series Built-In Wall Ovens, Framed Door Style
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.
Ranked #1 , 2010
Wolf Appliance, Inc.
Dual Fuel Range, 30-inch
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.
Ranked #1 , 2010
Sub-Zero, Inc. & Wolf Appliance, Inc.
Pro Collection
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.
Ranked #1 , 2010
Wolf Appliance, Inc.
Dual Fuel Range, 48-inch
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.
IDA Bronze , 2010
PolyScience
Sous Vide Professional™ Temperature Cooking System
This award winning Immersion Circulator has set the standard in consumer products for Sous Vide cooking, meeting the stringent requirements of the world's best chefs. The compact design makes for easy storage and travel while the circulator itself can clamp to any pot or tank with round or flat walls. The Sous Vide Professional™ delivers outstanding results under the toughest cooking conditions and temperatures.