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Power Rolling Pin

ideas

An automatically operated rolling pin.
Refrigerator Crockpot

ideas

A crockpot that starts as a refrigerator and switches into cooking mode.
3D printing class

ideas

Ever wanted to learn how to 3D print? Looking for a fun project? Come learn the Bambu 3D printers with...
Lasers 101 Class

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Interested in learning to etch and cut using FirstBuild's Thunder-brand lasers? This class will prepare you to use the lasers...
Kitchen Air Filtration System

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Kitchen fluorescent light in drop ceiling that cleans the air like an air purifier
Microwave turntable return to start

ideas

When a microwave completes its requested task, return the turntable to its starting position.
A passive heating and drying conduit system enabled through integration into a modified oven door. 

ideas

Through moderate modification of the oven doors currently being manufactured by General Electric, a conduit system could be integrated which...
Water bottle dispenser

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A cooler that you can put a 24 pack of water into effortlessly. Easy grab and go for cold water...
Display on oven

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Allow downloads of photos to displays.
Bridge Between Washer and Dryer

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bridge between washer and dryer.
Refrigerator egg holder

ideas

additional egg space on door
Tabletop Double Oven

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Stackable Double Oven
5-6 burner coil electric range.

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30” free standing range with 5 or 6 burners instead of traditional four.
Indoor smoker (Arden) vent relocator

ideas

I would to replace the drip tray pn the front bottom of the Arden with a vent relocation tray. one...
small full color 3D printer

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Print full-color action figures, book nook walls, flowers, anything you want that fits in a small area. No supports needed,...
Vacuum chamber

ideas

A refrigerator sized vacuum-chamber can store food for a longer time than a refrigerator while consuming less power.
Beverage Cool Zone

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Drink Quick Freeze Section In Refrigerator That Will Allow Customers To Have There Favorite Beverage Immediately Once Its Entered Into...
Cold climate window heat pump

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A window heat pump that can heat rooms when it’s -13°F
3D printing classes

ideas

Ever wanted to learn how to 3D print? Now's the time! Come learn how to use our Bambu Lab 3D...
3D printer meetup

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Got a 3D printer that needs troubleshooting? Want to meet other 3D printing enthusiasts? Join us every Tuesday night 6:30-8...
Beans Peeler

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A machine for peeling beans. It peels and separates the hulls from the peeled beans. The machine is multifunctional and...
SmartHQ Painting

ideas

This is a smart art display that seamlessly combines the aesthetics of murals and oil paintings. Designed to be just...
Smart knob stove

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Stove knobs that track position of temperature
Hot Oil Kitchen Pump

ideas

This is a pump that pumps the excess oil off the top of your pressure cooked meats or greasy foods...
Aero Commander

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It's a uniqueSmart Ceiling Fan that has the ability to move up and down and side to side by Remote...
Vintage ice box

ideas

Low cost, time tested method of refrigeration that utilizes a block of ice to keep stored perishable food cold
InstaFreeze

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InstaFreeze is a next-generation, countertop freezing appliance designed for rapid and efficient food preservation. Unlike traditional freezers, InstaFreeze uses advanced...
Left to Right swing door microwave

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microwave
Pen maker laser engraver

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a way to burn logos or words onto handmade pens
Stovetop Shield

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This is an additional tool added to the top of an existing stove, that uses thermal mapping to automatically turn...
Clip on Red laser Communication device

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Red laser used for non verbal patients to communicate on a Communication board.
Freezer storage

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Better use of freezer space
auto start timer

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a timer that starts counting up after you shut the oven door
Dental Procedure TENS VR System

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A VR headset with noise canceling headphones and also a tens system for jaw placement to be used during dental...
Smart Cat Flush Toilet

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Using human flush toilets to solve cats' excretion health problems is the best and reasonable solution. It can solve the...
UofL x GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker

products

Celebrate the Cards with this hometown mashup between UofL and GE Profile! This custom wrapped GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra...
GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker Digital Cookbook (PDF)

products

With more than 25 tried-and-tested recipes—from Rick's brisket to the best chicken wings you'll ever have—this is the perfect reference...
GE PROFILE ALL IN ONE WASHER DRYER

ideas

I have 2 of these machines, love them! I think the laundry door should pop open at the end of...
Range light

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Relocate oven lighting
USB Power Delivery shoes dryer

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Compact and portable USB PD shoes dryer
C2P

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C2P is a light bulb with a built-in night light mode
FlexiPress

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flexipress is a revolutionary, high-tech clothing iron designed to make ironing easier, faster, and more efficient. With its advanced features...
Angled Washer/Dryer

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A laundry machine (washer/dryer/both) that features a door mounted on a 7th side at an approximately 45 degree angle, halfway...
Home Assistant adapter beta test

prototypes

Are you a smart home enthusiast who wishes they could make their appliances even...smarter? You could install a hot-water tracker...
Home Assistant adapter

prototypes

Are you a smart home enthusiast who wishes they could make their appliances even...smarter? You could install a hot-water tracker...
Sapphire Smart Cook

ideas

The Sapphire Smart Cook is a line of cutting edge, game changing, life saving cooking devices, stylized with plug in...
Sourdough Sidekick

prototypes

The Sourdough Sidekick feeds your starter—so you don't have to!Just tell it how much starter you need and when, and...
Artisan Pizza Plate

ideas

This Artisan Pizza Plate lets you bake homemade, Neapolitan-style pizza right in your GE Profile Smart Oven—no need for a...
Fortune Cookie Maker

prototypes

Custom fortune cookies make the perfect addition to parties, personalized gifts or a fun activity with friends—and we're improving the...
Pellet Strainer-Smart Indoor Smoker

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Draining the used wood pellets from the Smart Indoor Smoker just got easier! We've co-created with Joel, a community member...
Tactile Sticker Kit

products

FirstBuild partnered with GE Appliances to develop a Tactile Sticker Kit for blind and visually impaired users. This kit is...
Blacksmith Club

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Have you ever seen forging on TV and wanted to give it a try? Have dreams of becoming a master...
Mella: Community Open Source Project

products

From the time we shared our first prototype to the last Mella sold, we’ve co-created with you, the Mella community....
Mella Door Hinge Hardware

products

This is a set of screws and bushings for the Mella Mushroom Fruiting Chamber's front door hinges. While Supplies last.
Mella Control Board

products

This custom printed circuit board is the brains of the Mella Mushroom Fruiting Chamber. Board comes pre-flashed with the latest...
Clothes Dryer Inlet Filter

ideas

Ladies and gentlemen, One day while doing laundry I pulled a black t shirt out of the dryer only to...
1B Artisan T-Shirt

products

Let the rest of the world know you flex your maker muscles at FirstBuild! These triblend shirts are super soft...
1B Blacksmithing Club T-Shirt

products

Let the rest of the world know you are a FirstBuild blacksmith! These triblend shirts are super soft and look...
Fresh Air Light Fixture

prototypes

We're attempting to hide HEPA air filtration in plain sight, right above your head. Free up space in your home...
Mella Humidity Fan (Fan Only)

products

This product is the humidity fan for the Mella Mushroom Fruiting Chamber. It DOES NOT comes with the metal mounting...
'The Food Drill'

ideas

Introducing the food drill. A low powered electric drill used to make Cavities of different diameters in vegetables or meat....
Mella Side Tray

products

This plastic water tray is designed to deliver water to the Mella Mushroom Fruiting Chamber's humidity filters.
Mella Water Reservoir

products

This reservoir supplies water to the Mella Mushroom Fruiting Chamber. This item includes the water reservoir and the valve cap...
Mella Replacement Fresh Air Fan

products

This fan is a replacement unit for the Mella Mushroom Fruiting Chamber's fresh air fan.
Mella Humidity Fan Assembly

products

This replacement humidity fan assembly works with the Mella Mushroom Fruiting Chamber. The unit includes the humidity fan, fan cover,...
Humidity Controlled Shoe Display

ideas

Designed primarily for sneakerheads and sneaker enthusiasts who collect and showcase specific models. Designed to maintain an optimal environment to...
Back saving dishwasher

ideas

Do you make dishwashers that are height such as sitting on the counter next to the sink so that one...
Deep Freezer Expanding Shelf System

ideas

My idea stems from me being 5'3" and using a deep freezer- and having issues reaching items in the bottom...
Cordless small kitchen appliances

ideas

I think it would be an awesome thing to have small appliances like hand mixers, small blenders, electric knives and...
Christmas lighting/string lighting

ideas

Hello, have you ever been outside on your roof putting up Christmas lights and finally got across your roof, just...
Camping cooler with rain water filter through top

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This camping cooler would feature a nozzle that runs rain water through a filtration nozzle. When it rains, tilt the...
Heated Bathtub

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Heated Bathtub. Like the heated flooring and heated driveways. We should make a heated bathtub.
Dual edged veggie crisper lining. One side copper/ one plastic for turkey thaw

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Have a double sided lining that consists of one side copper and one side plastic. When you need to thaw...
Beer Can Chicken Rack

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This stainless steel rack allows you to make a delicious beer can chicken in the GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker....
Rib Dividers/Veggie Trays (4 pack)

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Enhance your indoor smoking experience with these specialty 2-in-1 trays made for the GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker. The Rib...
Feature a lock on the middle section of variable temperature fridges.

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The lock would keep temporary alcohol stores out of children's hands. The area is already perfect for variable temperature items....
Arden Indoor Smoker

products

With the Arden Indoor Smoker, you can smoke delicious food inside, right on your countertop. That’s thanks to its active...
Pullout smell-free bait holder cooler which temporarily replaces one crisper

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My mom hated my dad having bait in the regular fridge. A simple design. Have a cooler which accommodates bait....
Kit to convert existing dual fuel Cafe range to all electric

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Replace existing gas cooktop on existing Cafe dual fuel range with an induction cooktop
Digital Propane regulator

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Can someone please design a low pressure propane regulator that can be controlled automatically by a programable thermostat that can...
Stoves

ideas

My mom still loves to cook. She can't hear and she's loosing her memory. She's burning stuff because she forgets...
Arden T-Shirts

products

Are you a proud Arden backer? Love smoking BBQ indoors? Let the world know that you supported the indoor smoker...
Oven Preheat anticipation timer.

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Take into account how long the oven is going to take to preheat based on oven size and temperatures within...
Portable Wheelchair Heater

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The wheelchair heater is an effective hand heating solution for those who are limited in their mobility and require an...
Glistening Magnet

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Giant customized (to fit) removable magnet kit with outer layer designed in faux stainless steel, faux wood etc. to add...
Indoor Smoker Drip Tray Liners (5-pack)

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Our aluminum drip tray liners provide easy cleanup for your messiest meals. Keep your smoker clean, your food delicious, and...
Kona Premium BBQ Wood Pellets

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Kona pellets offer pure wood quality and convenient packaging ideal for use with the GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker. Kona...
Smart Vents

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Smart Vents replace your existing floor, ceiling, or wall vents. They automatically open and close to adjust airflow and eliminate...
Lithium Battery Fire Proof Box

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Weekly, I see where lithium batteries for work tools like (Ryobi, Dewalt, Milwalkee, etc) are catching on fire after charging...
Communicating Underwater

ideas

SCUBA divers do not have an easy, effective method of communicating underwater outside of hand signals and arm-mounted tablets. Can...
Automatic Knife Sharpener

prototypes

Say goodbye to dull kitchen knives. ReadyBlade eliminates tedious, manual sharpening by doing all the work for you. Effortless precision...
Smart Succulent Watering System

ideas

Succulents need special care and attention. These beautiful plants require a unique watering schedule that gets complicated as your collection...
Tortilla Making Machine

ideas

Do you wish you had a countertop machine that would mix, press, and cook homemade tortillas? Some community members approached...
The "Purrfect" Dry Pet Groomer

ideas

Introducing the ultimate solution for pet grooming - an appliance that dries your furry friends in one easy step! Our...
Sparkling Water Infuser For Your Fridge

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Introducing the ultimate solution for staying hydrated and refreshed - a sparkling water infuser that can be used anywhere, whether...
Countertop Snowflake Ice Cream

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Get ready to treat yourself to a refreshing and delicious frozen dessert with our amazing shaved ice cream maker! This...
Countertop Freeze Dryer

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Introducing the ultimate solution for preserving your favorite foods and ingredients for months or even years - the countertop freeze...
Mella Mushroom Fruiting Chamber Power Supply

products

This product is a power supply replacement for the Mella Mushroom Fruiting Chamber.
Ice fishing sled which splits apart into three sections for tent basin.

ideas

I don't know if you can ice fish in Tennessee, but a lot of people love ice fishing in more...
Refrigerator with backup battery

ideas

In winter, we always have concerns of losing power and food ruining…. GE could make a refrigerator with its own...
Expandable Cooling Travel Cooler

ideas

Hi team, This is Zach from Spore to Fork Mushrooms. Part of my business is fresh mushroom distribution. Currently, I’m...
Cafe countertop appliance toaster

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A four slot toaster to match the Cafe appliances.
Dishwasher Wine Glass Clip

ideas

Can this model offer a clip-on accessory for holding the top of wine glasses like on my previous model? Model:...
Oxygen Infused Fridge Water

ideas

I love oxygen infused water, but it is a bit spendy. There are inventions which create oxygen enhanced water into...
Dog walking attachment for bicycle

ideas

We used to have two yellow labs that really needed and craved exercise. Walking was not enough. Initially, I tried...
Straight Oven Handle

ideas

I am 75 years old and have saved my money to buy a GE refrigerator, microwave and stove and now...
Digi-Fridgy (Digital Fridge Door)

ideas

Digital Fridge Front. Many fridges are plastered with photos and cards held on with magnets. When hosting guests we wish...
Built-In Fridge Wine Storage

ideas

For people who collect wine. Feature a mode that preserves wine bottles in a variable temperature mid-fridge storage section. Horizontal...
LED Picture Frame Control Panel

ideas

I don't like voice-activated everything. I much prefer tangible ways to control room temperatures and other electronics. Have a picture...
Zero Electricity Wine Storage

ideas

It would be neat to have an insulating wine rack/storage area which didn't require any electricity. Make the walls of...
Chicken Broaster / Pressure Fryer

ideas

I hate the idea of always having to go out for broasted chicken. Broasted chicken is chicken fried in a...
Triple Wall Oven

ideas

Currently, GE produces a range that has a double oven. (Model PS960YPFS) The top oven is a smaller one, while...
Mella Humidification Filters (4-Pack)

products

This replacement filter for Mella: The Smart Mushroom Fruiting Chamber can be washed and reused—then replaced every few grows. This...
Easy Clean Distilled Water Humidifier

ideas

I have been pulling my hair out trying to find a humidifier that does not suck. What features does a...
Affordable Ice Bath

prototypes

🧊 Cold exposure is becoming increasingly popular, but building your own can be complicated and the solutions on the market...
Robot vacuum

ideas

A cleaning robot with vacuuming and steam cleaning abilities. I don’t see any that can do both, just vacuuming and...
Battery Ignition 30" Propane Range in Black

ideas

Hello! Your 30" Battery Ignition Propane Range is exactly what I want, except it's white. All your black ranges say...
Toaster with built in toasting rack

ideas

I have a 40 year old toaster the has this but nobody makes one today. Instead of storing a rack...
36" Induction CAFE Double Oven

ideas

We had the 30" Cafe Induction double oven, and have moved. Our new home has a 36" gas range which...
Cannabis Curing and Storage Chamber

ideas

something along the lines of https://www.cannatrols.com/cool-cure-box I think this is something that you could do pretty quickly with you already...
Fun Oven Timer Tones

ideas

We own a GE Profile smart oven and loved the turkey sound, gobble gobble, that was available for the timer,...
Water Softener for Opal

ideas

We see a lot of consumer frustration (and potentially returns of product) that are tied to consumers not descaling. The...
USB-C Powered Heated Blanket

ideas

They exist, but are very very rare and oftentimes lack quality despite having a steep price tags over $230. USB...
Smart Popcorn Button

ideas

When you're making microwave popcorn, have you ever felt like the popcorn button was absolutely useless? It either leaves your...
Add filter system back to washing machines

ideas

I have a 32 yr old GE washer top loader that has the plastic filter on the agitator which collects...
Smart Wine Fridge Storage System

ideas

I am an avid wine drinker and most important of all, I love collecting wines. The problem I have and...
Precision Sauté

ideas

It's a simple idea, yet it doesn't seem to exist on the market. A skillet with multiple, built in temperature...
Dryer Sock Drawer

ideas

Can’t find that sock in the dryer? Found out that many socks get lost in the dryer and can be...
Indoor Root Cellar

ideas

In these times of inflation a lot of people are looking to buy bulk amounts of vegetables that can be...
Stovetop Knob

ideas

On your GE Stoves, a great idea would be to make the notches in the burner control knobs a different...
Artisanal bread proofing and baking oven

ideas

A smaller size oven (same/similar footprint as the Arden smoker), just big enough to hold two half-sheet pans one over...
Retro stereo system

ideas

A stereo system designed for home use in the classic 1970's style with eight track tape player and phonograph and...
Auto-Grow Box

ideas

There was a company that sold a automated plant growing chamber, it was called a Grobo. The company randomly vanished...
Variable temperature fridge levels with auto item temperature assignment

ideas

This fridge would auto assign what the temperature should be at each level based on the product put onto that...
Mella Spore Collection Mat

products

Looking for a way to make spore cleanup easier - and make your Mella look even better? This Spore Collection...
Mini mella!!!

ideas

I absolutely love my Mella and know others would too, however, a grow chamber than can hold one block would...
Smart cabinet bathroom mirror with charging section along interior

ideas

This bathroom mirror would feature chargers (wireless?) along the interior of the cabinet either along the interior of the mirror...
Ceiling fan with dust collection/ air purification within its basin.

ideas

It would be an ideal spot to put a dust collector/ air purification device. Maybe have a quick and easy...
Humidity Controlled Food Storage

ideas

I live in a tropical climate & as a result most dry goods (crackers, cereal, flour, chips, nuts) - basically...
Cafe oven upgrade

ideas

If your cafe oven had a steam bake mode I would buy one in a heartbeat. There are very few...
Gas Dryers

ideas

Please release a gas dryer with a hamper style door.
Constant Water supply attachment for GE Opal 2.0 Ice Maker

ideas

I would like to suggest that you come up with a side attachment that will hook up to an R/O...
Sunrise headboard light

ideas

It would be the perfect spot to put a sunrise light and ease waking. That spot would ideal for controlling...
Modular Solar-Power, Water, Ice, AC Combo

ideas

Using your existing inventions and adapting existing technology, invent a modular plug-and-play system that would enable the next-level of off-grid...
Portable Cold smoker cabinet.

ideas

Cold smoking meat, such as hams, bacon fish etc. With the invention of pellet smokers this should be possible. Small...
Kitchen Cabinet Knobs and Handles for Cafe Appliances

ideas

Sell kitchen cabinet handles and knobs to match our Cafe appliance handles. The whole kitchen design will be Cafe.
Dishwasher with double function humidifier passive mode.

ideas

It would be great if we could get a second passive mode usage for a variety of appliances around the...
slide in stove

ideas

This is not a new idea but rather a request to bring back the overhang of stove top on counter...
FULLY ADA Compliant Electric Range for Affordable Housing

ideas

We are architects and specify ranges all the time. We also do affordable housing projects, which require units to have...
Left Handed Microwave

ideas

A microwave with a door that opens left-to-right would be great. Left-handers would like it, people whose microwave is near...
Washer -Dryer Combo

ideas

Lets make a washer and a dryer that does it all. 1 piece It will wash your clothes then dry...
Uber for Laundry

ideas

Near by like a Uber or Lyft for laundry pick up fold or not folded cleaning at someone else’s home...
Smart Robot Trash Can

ideas

a smart robot for vacuuming also for trash bins that go to the street itself
GPS Pet Collar

ideas

Gps pet collar
Automatic French Press

prototypes

☕️ Do you love French Press Coffee? Are you always running late in the morning? If the answer is Yes!...
Window Garden

ideas

The window garden is designed with the appeal of space-saving without an intrusive design. No screws are needed and no...
Stove Hood Vent which doubles as an air purifier

ideas

Maybe make some altercations so that more air is circulated under the stove hood. It would be a great two...
Relax/destress oils or allergy medication adding shower device.

ideas

Recently I have been having some sinus trouble. I was thinking about a way to remedy my fall breathing problems...
SneakerHead: The Environmentally Controlled Sneaker Cabinet

ideas

Temperature and humidity controlled display cabinet for high end sneaker collectors and sneakerheads.
Countertop Food Incinerator

ideas

Incinerate your food waste so it doesn't go into a landfill. Maybe repurpose the incinerated waste as compost.
Torch: The Pizza Oven Made For Steak

prototypes

Have you ever craved a juicy grilled steak but couldn't go outside because of bad weather? Maybe you need to...
Budget Friendly Freeze Dryer

ideas

Can we make a freeze dryer that is under $1k the only commercially available freeze dryers are thousands of dollars...
Smart Asian/Italian noodle boiler which can fry mixed ingredients.

ideas

It would be sweet to have a smart Asian/Italian noodle boiler which double functions as a fryer. Asks for recipe...
Home Checkout: The Smart Scanning System

prototypes

Do you have trouble making or remembering your grocery list? Do you buy your groceries online at home? Ever wanted...
Swivel cutting board

ideas

The cutting board swivels like a lazy Susan. But, when you go to cut on it, the downward pressure then...
Zennel: The Sound-Proof Dog House

prototypes

A few FirstBuild employees realized their dogs didn't appreciate fireworks, and a lot of other pets probably struggle with anxiety...
Automatic Brush Washer

prototypes

What do Michelangelo, Picasso, and your fourth-grade nephew taking art for the first time have in common? They've all wasted...
Cafe Ice Maker

ideas

Nugget ice maker with all of your new finishes and colors
Insulating grocery holding car net.

ideas

Cars have these nettings in the truck/rear which can keep small groceries. They are much more easy to maneuver than...
Opal Descaling Side Tank

prototypes

Love your Opal? So do we! And as obsessed Opal users, we also are always looking for ways to make...
The Garage refrigerator

ideas

this is a simple change that recognizes the way that people shop and live has changed. Instead of the standard...
All in One Home Brewing Station

ideas

I'm a home brewer who does everything on his stove stop. But I believe that using something like the paragon...
SwitchTop: The Indoor Outdoor RV Cooktop

prototypes

Introducing SwitchTop, the RV cooktop you can use as your primary cooking surface, then easily lift and transport outdoors for...
Freezer Chest Ice Maker Adapter - Kelly's Country Life

ideas

Review Kelly's content on this ice maker. https://youtu.be/gar1ArCW6Rk Features - Low cost conversion for bulk ice production - UV Light...
Laundry Hamper Pods

ideas

Create a Washer and Dryer that allow the clothes to stay in a hamper the entire time they are being...
A clothes iron which double functions as a closet dust remover/ closet cleaner.

ideas

I have seen these devices that people place in closets to prevent dust buildup, keep them clean/fresh. Incorporate something similar...
Infant bottle washer

ideas

As a new single mother, making sure that my babies bottles, pacifiers, small toys, teethers, etc. are all clean. However,...
Coatrack with lighting that faces ceiling and geofenced/tap on/off switch.

ideas

I love the idea of getting some lighting in the front door before you actually enter the house. This coat...
Canvas drying easel

ideas

Oil paints take ages to dry. Painting a piece will take at least weeks if you want defined edges. To...
Paragon Six pack/insulating pop can holder for parties

ideas

Fridges often have these devices which hold pop cans. Construct one of these devices out of an insulating material, so...
Tactile Bus Routes Map for Louisville

ideas

The McDowell Center for the Blind, on Westport Rd in Louisville, provides orientation and mobility training for individuals who are...
Veggie tray holder in crisper drawer.

ideas

Really simple idea. Veggie/fruit trays always take up way too much room. A simple design to remedy this would be...
Variable pressure dishwasher with interior markings to donate high pressure areas.

ideas

Have a dishwasher which has variable pressure points like a multi-setting shower head. Have the interior of the dishwasher marked,...
Blackbox spice organizer

ideas

This product would be an enclosed container that stores individual spice containers like a CD changer. Its dimensions would be...
Mailbox which is easy to grab mail from car/ no dent on car window

ideas

Mail is hard to retrieve from the car. Create a mailbox which makes retrieving mail from the car easier. Some...
Free Standing Nugget Ice Maker with RO, UV, and Auto-Cooler Fill

ideas

Take the existing Opal nugget ice maker, add a base containing a tankless RO system and UV light. Create a...
Automated Spice Rack insert for existing consumer / commercial cabinetry

ideas

Spice storage is a pain and forgetting your out is frustrating. Add to this the expense of some spices and...
The Snore-Cool Minisplit for apartments / Window AC Alternative

ideas

Window AC's are not great, but when you need one you want that cool air pushed in the right direction....
Self cleaning chimney

ideas

With all the technology we have, including self cleaning ovens,why can't we utilize that tech or use it as a...
Automatic Stir Fry Feature For Wall Oven

ideas

This disclosure describes the design of a wall oven’s automatic stir fry feature, which frees a cook from the labor-intensive...
Mella Koozie

ideas

My Mella is great, but I have trouble growing cold growth mushrooms. So I need a system that keeps my...
Opal Smart Cleaner

ideas

Cleaning my Opal is a hassle. I would like an accessory that I could turn on and leave it to...
Insulin Bio-factory

ideas

Since the process of developing insulin is patented in the United States, the price for the drug is extremely high....
Smart fish tank

ideas

This idea is for a smart, automated fish tank. An ideal fish tank would control the below specs: Adjustable and...
Extendable whiteboard

ideas

A whiteboard or iPad holder that is a wall or desk mount that you can push against the wall when...
Boomerang Microwave

ideas

Bring back a version of the Sanyo Boomerang Microwave! Available in Australia, the turntable would return your coffee cup the...
Smart Mirror

ideas

A really smart mirror—tells you the time, temperature, maybe even puts a filter over your face so you look bright...
Mella accessory mat

ideas

My Mella is great but if I'm a day or two late harvesting my mushrooms, I get spores everywhere. I'd...
Bonsai Environment Sensor

ideas

Growing Bonsai trees is an art that often produces a beautiful result. However, these trees are delicate and require specific...
Microwave coffee roaster

ideas

Accessory for your microwave that lets you roast coffee in your microwave. There would be a bowl and stirrer that...
Spice Auto-Dispense

ideas

Automatically dispenses the amount of each spice needed for a recipe using a screenshot.
Shabbos Keeper

products

The Sabbath Module enables those who follow Orthodox Jewish practices to use their appliances while meeting their religious obligations. This...
Intelligent Electric Vehicle Charger

prototypes

The 1B-EVSE is an intelligent car charger that adjusts the charging speed of your electric vehicle to allow your vehicle...
Portable Job Site Microwave

prototypes

Working on a job site with limited access to power? Camping in the woods? Enjoying a picnic of frozen meals?...
Back To Work Smart Garden

prototypes

During quarantine, many of us spent our time stuck at home developing new hobbies like gardening. Just because we're heading...
Coffee Grinder Silencer

prototypes

After doing some market research, the team discovered coffee enthusiasts across the globe who have come up with their own...
Sauce Master 3000

prototypes

Do you struggle to get the last drops out of your ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise? Introducing the Sauce Master 3000,...
Koji Growing Chamber

ideas

Koji is a type of mold that is grown on grains to produce foods like miso, soy sauce, sake, and...
Dwell: The Bat House That Lets You See Inside

prototypes

Bats are one of nature's best pest control solutions, making bat houses valuable tools for homeowners. But how do you...
Smart Indoor Smoker

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FirstBuild set out to take the outdoor BBQ smoking experience and bring it indoors. With Arden Indoor Smoker, you can...
5S Fridge

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"5S" is a framework to keep spaces tidy. We practice 5S daily here at FirstBuild—so it just made sense to...
Opal Nugget Ice Maker

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Opal makes the chewable, crunchable, flavor-saving nugget ice people love—"the good ice." Opal is an affordable, portable nugget ice maker...
Monogram Hood Duct Cover

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A brass duct cover is the finishing touch to your brass Monogram hood. This is a custom-made product cut to...
Paragon Smart Cooking System

products

The Paragon Smart Cooking System brings precision to any induction cookware, using temperature control instead of traditional power control. Through...
Churchill Downs Mobile Culinary Carts

products

Co-created with the executive chef and culinary team of Churchill Downs, these carts elevated the dining experience for guests. With...
Cavern

prototypes

Aging meats and cheeses can open up a new world of flavor possibilities, but the process can be challenging without...
Cashless Laundry

products

After a hackathon with the laundry team from GE Appliance Park, FirstBuild created a proof of concept for an innovative...
Camera Inside Oven Door

products

FirstBuild created a prototype of an oven with a camera integrated into the door. This addition makes it easier than...
Brass Hearth Oven

products

At FirstBuild, we ran a small batch of production of Smart Hearth Ovens featuring a luxurious brass finish. The oven...
Bee House

products

FirstBuild wanted to bring some transparency to the un-BEE-lievable world of solitary bees, so we built a Solitary Bee House...
AutoFill Pitcher

products

The AutoFill Pitcher provides always-ready refreshments and a hands-free experience. Born at FirstBuild—and now found in select refrigerators from GE...
Argentinian Grill

products

FirstBuild developed its first Argentinian-style grill in a one-day build challenge featured on its YouTube channel—then created a gorgeous showpiece...
Forge Clear Ice Press

products

With heaters in the top and bottom, this unique heated ice press transforms a large gem of Forge Clear ice...
Forge Clear Ice Maker

products

The Forge Clear Ice Maker creates and holds gorgeous large clear ice gems right on your home bar, wherever that...
Flavored Opal Ice

products

What if we could make other liquids with the perfect texture of Opal Nugget Ice? We prototyped a machine with...
Sabbath Warming Drawer

ideas

FirstBuild has co-created several products alongside the Orthodox Jewish community. The Warming Drawer worked in conjunction with the Sabbath Module...
Maker Hats

products

Share your love of FirstBuild with a baseball cap! Wear it while you're visiting the FirstBuild Makerspace—or wherever you make!...
Kitchen Hub

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The Kitchen Hub got its start as a winning hackathon entry that sought to solve the recipe-plus-messy-hands problem. The team...
Maker T-Shirts

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Are you a maker? Start the conversation with friends about being a part of the innovative community that designs, builds...
Forge Ice Maker Drain Extension

products

With the Forge Clear Ice Maker Drain Extension Kit, you can both cut Forge's drain time and reach a further-away...
Forge Cleaning Kit

products

Keep your ice gems from the Forge Clear Ice Maker tasting fresh with the Forge Cleaning Kit. Each cleaning kit...
Forge Ice Press Drain Kit

products

With a Forge Clear Ice Press Drain Kit, Forge customers can keep creating gorgeous clear ice spheres without having to...
Custom Covers for Churchill Downs

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Co-created with the culinary team at Churchill Downs, these custom food covers enabled the Churchill Downs team to protect employees...
Smart Bakeware

products

Time to ditch the toothpick! With the Precision Bakeware System innovated at FirstBuild, the guesswork's gone. The Precision Bakeware System...
Intubation Boxes

products

FirstBuild co-created intubation boxes with Norton Healthcare to increase the safety of health care workers throughout the pandemic. An order...
Hand Sanitizer Dispenser

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When COVID first hit, FirstBuild moved to develop a foot-activating hand sanitizer dispenser. The hands-free technology helped prevent contamination and...
Monogram Custom Hood

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These custom hoods, created for the Monogram brand, are both developed and manufactured right in the FirstBuild Microfactory. The hoods...
Custom Forge Brand

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Create a truly novel experience by branding your monogram or a letter into your Forge Clear Ice sphere. Each brand...
Line Dry

products

This space-saving drying rack attaches to either side of your washer or dryer. The rods extend out so you can...
Opal Drain Kit

products

Does your Opal sit far from a drain? This kit extends Opal's drain tubes by 6 feet, allowing you to...
Opal Side Tank

products

Just fill, flip, and forget about it! Opal Side Tank lets Opal produce about 3x more ice before having to...
Laundry Catcher

products

Never drop your clean clothes on the floor again with The Laundry Catcher from FirstBuild. Its beautiful design fits perfectly...
Custom Commercial Ice Press

products

Located in the heart of bourbon country, it's only natural that FirstBuild would co-create a unique brand experience for the...
Paragon Warming Accesory

products

How can you keep food warm when you're serving a crowd for one of the sports world's best-known events? For...
Opal Flake Ice

products

What other kind of ice could Opal make? That question led to the creation of the Opal Flake Ice Maker,...
Opal Cleaning Kit

products

Once FirstBuild launched Opal, it set its sights on Opal accessories. The Opal Cleaning Kit was one of the first....
Vinyl Fridge

products

Make your fridge make a statement with a vinyl wrap featuring different patterns, colors, and textures. The vinyl fridge wraps...
Talking Laundry Module

products

The Talking Laundry Module plugs into your washer or dryer and audibly speaks the setting you've selected. Talking Laundry got...
Commercial Pizza Oven

products

This version of the revolutionary open hearth oven was specifically intended for co-creation with commercial entities. The oven was installed...
Monogram Hearth Oven

products

Revolutionary ventless technology means the Monogram Pizza Oven can be added to any space without requiring any new duct work...
LunaBot: A Programmable Pet Robot For Kids

prototypes

FirstBuild's lead software engineer, Bobby, is back with a prototype designed to help kids learn to code. LunaBot is a...
Forge Clear Ice System

products

In the world of fine spirits, every detail is meticulously curated. Forge produces the ice that the world's finest spirits...
Mella: The Smart Mushroom Fruiting Chamber

products

Love gourmet mushrooms? Grow them at home easily with Mella! Mella provides closed-loop humidity control, lighting and fresh air exchange...