# Stylish Washing Machine Flexible Distance by Ye Xiao Dong By scottv | Published 2007-12-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-distance References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2007/11/16/what-a-purdy-washing-machine/) No one ever thinks of a washing machine as anything of aesthetic value, but the Flexible Distance is a new, award winning washing machine which oozes style. The machine is a top loader which features [one-touch controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laundry-system) around the top ring of the machine and an LCD screen on top to monitor the progress of the wash load. Ye Xiao Dong's design won the Lavatrice Cinese Made In Milan competition which regarded products solely for their style. **Implications** - The idea is simple but beautiful. By redesigning a machine typically associated with the mundane tasks of everyday living, this turns washing machines into pieces of intense [avant-garde art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasium-water-purifier). Kudos Ye Xiao Dong, kudos. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Stylish Washing Machines:** Designing washing machines with aesthetic value and style for home interiors. - **Smart Controls:** Integrating one-touch controls and LCD screens in washing machines for users' convenience. - **Competition for Style:** Encouraging designers to create stylish home appliances and compete for recognition. ### Where This Applies - **Home Appliances:** Designing stylish washing machines and other home appliances with smart features and controls. - **Interior Design:** Partnering with home appliance manufacturers to offer stylish washing machines that complement interior design. - **Industrial Design:** Developing competitions and platforms for industrial designers to showcase their creations in the home appliance industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Touchscreen Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiq-colorluxe-washing-machine.md) - [Miniature Portable Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-mini-washing-machine.md) - [Flatpack Portable Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-washing-machine.md) - [Health-Focused Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-series.md) - [Sleek Smart Laundry Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laundry-system.md) - [Musical Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-front-load-washer.md) - [AI-Powered Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-one-touch-washing-machine.md) - [Triple-Compartment Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-mijia-threezone-washing-machine-pro-drum.md) - [Washing Machine-Inspired Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hari-3d.md)