Grands Prix Du Design Awards is a globally renowned competition that recognizes and honors the exceptional skills and creativity of individuals and companies in the field of design.It established in 2007 in Montréal with the primary goal of acknowledging the excellence of designers and architects from Québec. In 2020, the competition expanded its scope to welcome participants from around the world.

Quick and consistent cooking results in a small footprint – that’s the beauty of the GourmeXpress launched this year to boost Electrolux Professional’s strategic bid to expand in food service chains.But it’s the perfect solution for every food store in railway stations, airports, service stations, and shopping malls as well as in hotels for breakfast or room service.

Its lower energy consumption and usability makes it more appealing. And given the front-of-house location of the GourmeXpress, an aesthetically pleasing design goes hand-in-hand with functional features. Mission completed from Electrolux Professional design experts, who have recently been rewarded with a gold award from Grands Prix Du Design, an international and well-respected competition.

“We wanted design to be simple, clean, well-integrated and easy to customize, not too much of a protagonist, while at the same time not overly industrial looking,” explains Michele Cadamuro, Head of Experience Design & Innovation.“The task was not easy and the team did a great job with the product design differentiating it from competition.”

GourmeXpress was designed with the aim of obtaining an aesthetic impact that can be adapted to different environments.

“The shapes and lines communicate the solidity and compactness of the product, but at the same time the finishes elevate the feeling of minimalism and modernity,” adds Leandro Lapietra, Product Designer Hot & Cold Category.