Thermador Assembles New “Design Council,” Leveraging Experts to Inspire Next-Generation of Luxury Appliances

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thermador, the iconic American luxury home appliance brand, is proud to announce the newest members of its esteemed Thermador “Design Council”, bringing expert insights that inspire the next generation of the brand’s luxury appliances. The Thermador design council encompasses 18 design professionals from across the U.S. who were handpicked for their expertise, distinct style, and deep connection to the luxury consumer market.

Thermador and its design council will reinforce the commitment Thermador has in providing a best-in-class experience and will collaborate to create exceptional products and design resulting in meaningful consumer experiences. Through their collective knowledge and inspiration, this group of design professionals offers exclusive insights into the development of Thermador products, bringing on-the-pulse design trends and technologies to the luxury market.

Since the brand’s inception, Thermador has been dedicated to creating luxury appliances that inspire consumers with features and designs that reflect the unique lifestyles they lead. The Thermador design council plays an instrumental role in advancing this commitment and ensuring that Thermador appliances exceed expectations in design, functionality, and technology.

“As a leader in modern design, Thermador looks to the opinions and insights from the Thermador design council and leverages their collective expertise of luxury consumer insights to inform product design,” states Janina Forberger, Thermador Head of Industrial Design. “This dedicated group of forward-thinking design professionals has been pivotal in allowing us to look to the future of the brand and bring cutting-edge innovation to the market.”

The 18 distinguished individuals encompassing the Thermador ‘Design Council’ include:

• Jason Clifton, Bauer / Clifton Interiors (Alaska)
• Jeremy Bauer, Bauer / Clifton Interiors (Alaska)
• Camia Brown, Camia Brown Interiors (New York)
• Allie Mann, Case Design (Virginia)
• Emily Clark, Clark & Co. Homes (Idaho)
• Elizabeth P. Lord, Elizabeth P. Lord Residential Design LLC (Colorado)
• Shannon Ggem, Ggem Design (California)
• Chris Goddard, Goddard Design Group (Arkansas)
• Sarit Saruri, Interior Conception (California)
• Sharon Cleland, J. Banks Design Group (South Carolina)
• Kathryn Salyer, Kathryn Salyer Design & Renovation (Virginia)
• Lisa H. Mende, Lisa Mende Design (North Carolina)
• Michele King, Michele King Interior Design (Utah)
• Nisha Varma, NV Luxe Interiors (New Jersey)
• Beth Dotolo, Pulp Design Studios (Washington)
• Carolina Gentry, Pulp Design Studios (Texas)
• Jonathan Savage, Savage Interior Design (Tennessee)
• Ili Hidalgo-Nilsson, Terracotta Design Build (Georgia)

“We are thrilled to announce the members of the Thermador design council that will serve as our creative and innovation compass,” notes Beatriz Sandoval, Thermador Head of Marketing. “As a brand that is continuously evolving to meet the needs of our luxury consumers, we hold the market insights from our design and trade partners in the highest regard. Our collaboration with this esteemed council helps influence our creativity and innovative design trends, producing technologies that our consumers expect from our brand.”

Thermador and its design council will have its 2024 kickoff in May at the newly opened BSH Experience and Design Center in Miami. Located in the heart of the Miami Design District, the 8,000-square-foot flagship showroom boasts a 3,000 square-foot terrace overlooking the city and offers consumers, builders, architects, and design professionals a chance to experience the latest innovative home appliances from Thermador, as well as BSH Home Appliances brands Bosch and Gaggenau.

For more information on the Thermador design council and the newest offerings from the brand, please visit the Thermador website here.

About Thermador:
Since 1916, Thermador has introduced innovative breakthroughs – from the world’s first wall ovens and gas cooktops with the patented Star® Burner, to the Freedom® Induction Cooktop, the first full-surface induction appliance, as well as the Freedom® Collection, the first modular built-in fresh food, freezer and wine preservation columns. Thermador products span two distinctive luxury collections: Masterpiece® and Professional. These collections establish a true connection with consumers through Home Connect®, which provides access to personalized content, unique partnerships and customized product guidance. For more information, visit www.thermador.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at: www.facebook.com/thermador, @Thermador and @ThermadorHome, respectively.

Thermador is part of BSH Home Appliances Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Munich, Germany-based BSH Home Appliances Group, a global leader in the home appliance industry with around 60,000 employees in 2023. The company’s portfolio includes 12 well-known appliance brands like Bosch, Thermador and Gaggenau, as well as the ecosystem brand Home Connect and service brands like Kitchen Stories. BSH produces at 37 factories and is represented in some 50 countries. https://www.bsh-group.com