Olpe – November 04, 2026 -- SCHELL's app for its digital E2 fittings generation has won the German Design Award 2027, taking the "Winner" title in the "Excellent Communications Design - App" category. It is the second major award for the app in a short period.
The German Design Council has presented the award since 2012. For the 2027 edition, 3,159 projects from 51 countries were submitted. A jury of 43 experts from business, academia, science and industry assessed the nominated entries in a multi-stage selection process. The award ceremony takes place on January 29, 2027, at the Frankfurt am Main exhibition grounds at the start of Ambiente.
App covers commissioning, control, monitoring and documentation of E2 fittings
The SCHELL App serves installers, facility managers and building operators. Factory-integrated Bluetooth® connects the fittings to the app within seconds for setup and configuration.
Users can set up automated stagnation flushing, which supports drinking water hygiene. The app also documents installations and gives an overview of sanitary rooms and fittings.
Electronic washbasin taps offer three preset operating modes
The modes are "save water", "save power" and "comfort". For the SCHELLTRONIC E2 electronic surface-mounted urinal flush valve, the app adjusts flush duration and flush intervals. It also enables a water-saving stadium mode for heavily used restrooms.
Managing director Andrea Bußmann, responsible for sales, marketing and human resources at SCHELL, said the award confirms the company's aim to pair new technology with intuitive, practical operation. She added that, for SCHELL, good design means real added value for users.
SCHELL plans to add further fittings to the E2 range
The company intends to integrate more fittings into the E2 platform. In June 2026, the app received "Gold" at the German Brand Award in the category "Excellence in Brand Strategy and Creation - Brand Communication - Digital Solutions & Apps."