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Red Dot Award: Product Design 2026
EKO is proud to announce that the EKO Deluxe Mirage Recycling Sensor Bin has received the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2026.
The award recognizes the product’s thoughtful integration of waste separation, touchless operation, liner management and industrial design. According to the official Red Dot winner listing, the Deluxe Mirage brings the key stages of waste disposal and servicing together within one compact stainless steel unit.
The Red Dot Award has recognized achievements in product design since its first competition in 1955. Entries in the Product Design category are evaluated individually by an international jury according to four central qualities: function, use, aesthetics, and responsibility. Award-winning products are subsequently presented through Red Dot’s online platforms, exhibitions, museums, and design yearbooks.
Award-Winning Design Built Around Daily Use
The Deluxe Mirage is designed as a coordinated waste and recycling station. It combines a 45-liter compartment for general waste with a 30-liter compartment for recyclables, allowing both streams to be managed at one disposal point. Color-coded liners help users distinguish between the two compartments.
A sensor-activated lid supports contactless disposal, while the controlled opening and closing mechanism provides smooth and quiet operation. An interactive display identifies the waste type and indicates the fill level, helping users select the appropriate compartment and allowing staff to check the unit’s status more efficiently.
The product also addresses the servicing process. A built-in compartment within the central partition keeps replacement bags inside the unit, reducing the need to retrieve liners from a separate storage location. A retainer ring holds each liner securely and conceals excess bag material. Smooth interior surfaces and rounded edges help full bags lift out with less resistance, while the removable lid can be hooked onto the side of the unit during liner changes.
These functions are contained within a compact stainless steel body with rounded edges and a refined brushed finish. The Red Dot assessment highlighted the product’s hygienic operation, elegant appearance, and practical integrated bag dispenser. Together, these qualities demonstrate how product design can improve disposal, sorting, and routine maintenance without compromising the appearance of the surrounding space.
Designed for Modern Commercial Interiors
Created for modern indoor spaces, the Deluxe Mirage can be considered for a range of commercial and managed environments. Potential applications include executive lounges, meeting areas, extended-stay suites, and shared guest spaces in hotels and hospitality venues.
Its dual-compartment format may also support waste separation in office kitchens, coworking spaces, staff pantries, community kitchens, resident lounges, customer refreshment areas, retail spaces, and showrooms.
For commercial projects, the product’s capacity and configuration should be reviewed against expected waste volumes, local recycling requirements, liner compatibility, and servicing routines.
A Milestone for EKO Design
The 2026 Red Dot Award marks an important milestone for EKO and reflects the company’s continued focus on combining practical innovation with refined design. The recognition reinforces EKO’s commitment to developing waste solutions that improve everyday use while supporting routine facility operations.
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