Press Release
MiiTi Infrared Grill by Tanatar R&D Team Receives the Silver A' Design Award in Home Appliances Design
Tanatar R&D Team of Tanatar recognized for home appliances design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 15, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Silver A' Design Award in the Home Appliances Design category for MiiTi Infrared Grill by Tanatar R&D Team of Tanatar, designed for Tanatar Die and Stamping Co. Ltd.. The result belongs to the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Silver A' Design Award Explained
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.
Regarding MiiTi Infrared Grill
MiiTi is a high temperature infrared grill designed for indoor use. Operating at approximately 400°C, it delivers direct and uniform heat transfer, preserving moisture and natural flavor. Its top mounted heating system reduces smoke and odor by preventing direct oil contact. The top down configuration enables consistent results across different food thicknesses. With its compact form, modular structure, ergonomic handling, and inox body with glass detailing, it adapts to contemporary kitchen environments and offers an alternative approach to conventional grilling methods.
About Tanatar R&D Team
Tanatar Die & Stamping Co. Ltd. is an industrial manufacturing company based in Eskisehir, Turkiye, founded in 1973. The company operates in sheet metal forming, assembly, and tooling, serving the automotive and white goods industries. Tanatar has experience as a Tier 2 supplier to international Tier 1 companies and has been involved in long-term supply processes for both sectors. The company utilizes fine blanking technologies and maintains a production infrastructure supported by precision machinery. It continues its activities through engineering practices and manufacturing operations across multiple facilities.
About Tanatar
Tanatar is an R&D-driven industrial firm founded in 1973 in Turkey, operating under 4 brands and developing patented innovations like MiiTi, now moving toward mass production.
Award Record
With this recognition, Tanatar R&D Team of Tanatar is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
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. It 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. Typical entries include refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves, washing machines, dryers and ovens. The awarded home appliance designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/home-appliance
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is 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. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously 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. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which 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, uploading a work and receiving a 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. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/173033
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/173033
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!173033
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/368866
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.tanatar.com.tr
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- MiiTi Infrared Grill
- Function
- Infrared Grill
- Category
- Home Appliances Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Electronics & Appliances and Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Dim Gray, Gray, Gainsboro and Black
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Tanatar Die and Stamping Co. Ltd.
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Tanatar R&D Team
- Country
- Turkiye
- Brand
- Tanatar
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #173033
Credits
- Team
- Nagihan Eda Guler Domen : Sedat Halac : Burcak Kisacik : Berkan Kaplan
- Image Credits
- 3D Artist Nagihan Eda Domen, MiiTi Render, 2025.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- MiiTi reinterprets traditional cooking with 400°C infrared technology, enabling fast, flavorful searing. Top-mounted elements minimize smoke and odor by avoiding oil contact. Charcoal-like carbon filaments bring grill taste indoors. Its recyclable, modular structure combines ergonomic use with aesthetic appeal. Patented for its unique and functional design.
- Inspiration
- MiiTi merges traditional cooking with fast, energy-efficient infrared technology to meet modern expectations of speed, flavor, and cleanliness. Research focused on reducing smoke and odor while enhancing usability, hygiene, and taste. The project was inspired by the challenge of achieving the intense sear and satisfaction of grilling, without the drawbacks of outdoor cooking.
- Research
- The need for faster cooking among individuals with busy lifestyles was observed. To replicate the flavor of grilling indoors, the wavelength of infrared filaments was analyzed and confirmed to match the emission spectrum of glowing charcoal embers. In university-supported tests, MiiTi was compared with a conventional oven and a charcoal grill; pH and acrylamide levels were equivalent, while MiiTi cooked significantly faster. These findings laid the foundation for a high-performance, energy-efficient cooking system with broad application potential.
- Challenge
- The main challenge was selecting materials that withstand extreme heat without deformation, as cooking temperatures reached 400 - 500 degrees Celsius. Ensuring safety and durability required multiple tests. Sourcing suitable infrared filaments with precise specifications was also difficult. These obstacles demanded intense research, collaboration with suppliers, and careful engineering to bring the concept to life.
- Realization and Technology
- MiiTi is manufactured using stainless steel and tempered glass, ensuring hygiene, durability, and easy cleaning. All materials are food-contact safe and long-lasting. The recyclable structure supports sustainable manufacturing and ease of repair. Designed for mass production, it uses recyclable components and optimized assembly to minimize environmental impact.
- Operation and Interaction
- Cooking with MiiTi feels easy and comfortable. Place your food, adjust the top, and turn the knob. In seconds, the surface sizzles, locking in all the flavor. The tray glides out smoothly, making it safe to check and handle your meal. Less smoke, less smell, less cleanup. What remains is the joy of cooking - faster, cleaner, and full of rich taste, like a perfect grill night, but right in your kitchen.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in July 2021 and finished in April 2025 in Eskisehir, Tanatar Die and Stamps co. ltd.
- Specifications
- Dimensions: 427x392x365mm Weight: 13kg Power: 1760W Voltage: 220/230V Amperage:7,5A Frequency:50/60Hz The product is packaged in recyclable cardboard, aligning with its sustainable design approach and minimizing environmental impact.
- Keywords
- Infrared grill, indoor barbecue, fast cooking, low smoke, low odor, compact appliance, practical, delicious
