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DesignNewswire · COMO, Italy ·

Korkmaz Mutfak Esyalari Is Honored with the Silver A' Design Award for Air Chief Airfryer in Home Appliances Design

Korkmaz Mutfak Esyalari of Korkmaz Mutfak Eşyaları acknowledged for home appliances design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ Air Chief Airfryer by Korkmaz Mutfak Esyalari of Korkmaz Mutfak Eşyaları has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Home Appliances Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

What the Silver A' Design Award Means

The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

About Air Chief Airfryer

Air Chief is an air fryer designed for home kitchens. The appliance has a touch digital display with nine preset modes and one customizable favorite setting. The display is angled so that settings are easy to view and select. Programmable temperature control ranges from 40 to 200 degrees Celsius. A 1700 watt motor with dynamic air circulation cooks food evenly, giving a crisp exterior and a tender interior. Safety features include a cool touch handle, non-slip feet, overheat protection and automatic shut-off. The non-stick basket is dishwasher safe.

About Korkmaz Mutfak Esyalari

Korkmaz is a Turkey-based kitchenware brand that designs and manufactures products in the categories of cookware, tableware, and small home appliances. Established in 1972, the brand serves a wide range of users, from home cooks to professional kitchens. Its product range includes stainless steel pots, pans, teapots, coffee makers, and air fryers. Korkmaz prioritizes user experience, functionality, and sustainability throughout its production and design processes. With a broad distribution network both domestically and internationally, Korkmaz aims to provide practical solutions that support everyday life.

About Korkmaz Mutfak Eşyaları

Korkmaz has one goal: to develop and produce the world’s best cooking products. Today, more than ever, quality and fine craftsmanship remain the cornerstone of our production.

Award Record

With this recognition, Korkmaz Mutfak Esyalari of Korkmaz Mutfak Eşyaları is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. All of the awards belong to the 2024 - 2025 edition of the A' Design Award & Competition.

About the A' Home Appliances Design Award

The A' Home Appliance Design Award is an international competition recognizing good home appliance designs by best appliance designers and brands worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to home appliance designers, industrial designers, product engineers and appliance brands from all countries. Entries typically include refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves, washing machines, dryers and ovens. Awarded home appliance designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/home-appliance

About A' Design Award & Competition

A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
Air Chief Airfryer
Function
Airfryer
Category
Home Appliances Design
Discipline
Industrial Design
Industry
Electronics & Appliances and Furniture & Home
Colors
Light Gray, Dark Slate Gray, Black, Gray and Silver
Images
5

The Recognition

Laureate
Korkmaz Mutfak Esyalari
Country
Turkiye
Brand
Korkmaz Mutfak Eşyaları
Recognition
Silver A' Design Award
Edition
2024 - 2025
Design ID
#165555

Credits

Team
Kerim Korkmaz, Gokhan Simsek, Gamze Ugurlukisi, Pelin Doganay, Mucahit Barug, Talip Sahin, Berke Guler

Design Details

Unique Properties
This air fryer features a touch digital display with 9 preset modes and 1 customizable favorite for perfect results. Programmable temperature control lets you achieve the desired texture. The angled display combines elegance with ergonomic ease, making settings easy to view and select. Its large capacity and dynamic air circulation ensure even cooking, delivering crispy exteriors and tender interiors. Automatic shut-off and a ready signal enhance safety and convenience.
Inspiration
A technology that redefines traditional cooking habits… This air fryer brings elegance and functionality to your kitchen with its modern design, powerful features, and ergonomic details. Powered by simplicity, its minimal lines and user-friendly design turn the cooking experience into an art form.
Research
This device was designed to offer both aesthetic and ergonomic benefits in the kitchen. Its user-friendly angled display provides ease of use, while the spacious interior allows for multiple portions to be cooked simultaneously. Supporting healthy cooking, this air fryer represents a perfect blend of style and functionality.
Challenge
This air fryer redefines healthy cooking habits, providing users with an ergonomic and effortless experience. A breakthrough in both visual appeal and practical functionality, its innovative design challenges traditional cooking methods and brings healthy living to the heart of the kitchen.
Realization and Technology
Crafted from high-quality materials, this air fryer is built for long-lasting use. Its basket material simplifies cleaning and enables healthy cooking. Powered by a 1700-Watt motor with dynamic air circulation, it delivers fast and even cooking. The touch screen, with multiple shortcuts, offers a precise user experience, while features like the cool-touch handle enhance safety during use.
Operation and Interaction
This airfryer is designed for a practical and safe experience. The cool-touch handle ensures a secure grip even when the device is hot, and non-slip feet provide stability. The non-stick, dishwasher-safe basket makes post-cooking cleanup effortless. Overheat protection ensures safety during use, while the removable outer pot and safety power-off feature automatically shut down the device if opened accidentally. Button guard prevents the basket from accidentally detaching, maximizing safety.
Project Duration and Location
The project started in September 2023 in İstanbul and finished in September 2024 in İstanbul. It is planned to be available for sale in February 2025.
Specifications
This 1700-Watt air fryer delivers high performance and quick cooking. Its touch display provides 9 presets and 1 customizable option for flexible cooking. Programmable temperature control from 40 to 200 C allows precise cooking. Dynamic air circulation ensures even results with a crispy exterior and tender interior. Compact for countertops, its display angle is optimized with ergonomic principles in mind.
Keywords
air fryer, ergonomic display, large capacity, touch control, modern kitchen technology, healthy cooking

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