Scandinavian appliance brand ASKO is proud to announce its latest success at the prestigious iF Design Award 2026, scooping awards for five of its appliances, the Celsius Elements ovens, the Series 5 induction hobs with integrated extraction, and the DW60 Style dishwasher series. These accolades reaffirm ASKO’s position at the forefront of the industry, where timeless aesthetics meet professional-grade performance.
For more than 70 years, the iF Design Award has been recognized as a global arbiter of exceptional design quality and a symbol of outstanding design achievement. This year, ASKO’s winning products were selected from thousands of entries by a panel of international experts, praised for their functional clarity, enduring craftsmanship, timeless minimalism and sustainable responsibility.
ASKO Celsius Elements Ovens
ASKO Celsius Elements ovens take home cooking to a new level, ASKO says, with professional-grade performance, elegant Scandinavian design and a complete range of cooking features, with full steam and a powerful microwave integrated. Calibrated to achieve up to one-degree accuracy, home chefs can measure the precise core temperature of their food, ensuring flawless results every time.
Vincent Hofstee, Head of ASKO Design comments: “We are especially proud of how this oven combines professional-level performance with everyday practicality: something that has always been central to our design philosophy.
“One of the main challenges was making the wide range of functions easy and intuitive to use. We addressed this with a state-of-the-art interface that lets you set a program in just a few steps for daily cooking. At the same time, it offers more advanced options for those who want greater control and flexibility.
“The design reflects a high-end aesthetic. The pearl-effect glass remains distinctive through our level of detailing and refinement. It is minimalist, yet rich in subtle details. A result of the craftsmanship we have been developing for over 75 years. These ovens are designed to integrate seamlessly into high-end kitchens and interior spaces.”
ASKO DW60 Style dishwasher
The DW60 Style is ASKO’s flagship dishwasher series, engineered for seamless integration even with heavy, handless stone fronts. It offers an unmatched capacity of 17 EU place settings across four basket levels, operating at a world-leading 37-38 dB(A).
Lisa Lindberg, Senior Industrial Designer at ASKO says: “ASKO DW60 Style is our expression of soft minimalism: A thin, elegant door that supports heavy stone panels for seamless kitchen integration and a clean simplified user interface with logical navigation. The spacious interior with tight mesh allows great flexibility for everyday life.
“We believe the Scandinavian timeless design ensures to remain relevant and beautiful for many years. In combination with a high proportion of stainless steel, it becomes naturally more sustainable due to its longevity and reduced need for replacement.
“For us, the DW60 stands out because it brings together pleasant lines, sophisticated interior colour, and long-lasting materials that feels genuinely thoughtful.”
ASKO Series 5 induction hobs with integrated extraction: Redefinition of kitchen space.
ASKO Series 5 induction hobs with integrated extraction can be installed countertop or flush. They offer recirculation or exhaust mode with an adjustable post-cooking timer to eliminate lingering odours, ensuring a clean, modern cooking experience that blends seamlessly into any kitchen style.
Björn Flinterhoff, Industrial Designer at ASKO adds: In the ASKO Series 5 hobs, we pursued a distinctly Scandinavian balance of clarity and restraint. The compact user interface allowed us to open up the cooking surface, distributing the induction coils generously for greater freedom in use. We put particular care into refining the matte surface around the UI to ensure crisp readability without disturbing the calm overall aesthetic.”
ASKO: 75-year legacy of the form-follows-function approach to design.
Rooted in the rugged landscapes of Scandinavia, ASKO’s design philosophy has always remained constant: design must serve a purpose. Reflecting on this triple success, ASKO’s design team highlights that the greatest challenge remains integrating high-end technology without compromising on aesthetic simplicity.
By mastering the balance between professional-grade power and minimalist form, ASKO continues to set the standard for the future of the modern homes.
These award-winning products will be showcased at upcoming international design exhibitions, including EuroCucina and Brera Design Week in Milan.
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