FirstBuild is a global co-creation community that harnesses the power of open innovation to change the way home appliances are conceived, designed, and manufactured. They develop and launch breakthrough appliances through their unique co-creation process.
Founded in 2014 by GE Appliances, a Haier company, in partnership with Local Motors.
The company started as a small team of engineers, designers, and community managers in Louisville, Kentucky.
FirstBuild has since grown into a global co-creation community with members from over 160 countries.
Quirky is a crowd-sourced product development company that collaborates with independent inventors to bring their product ideas to life.
Inventables is a company that enables makers and DIY enthusiasts to create anything they can imagine with their innovative material solutions and tools.
Breville is an Australian manufacturer and marketer of small home appliances, known for its high-quality products and innovative designs.
A countertop ice maker that produces chewable, soft ice nuggets.
A countertop clear ice maker that uses a directional freezing technology to create crystal-clear ice cubes.
A portable, high-powered induction cooktop that lets users control the cooking temperature with extreme precision.
FirstBuild is a global co-creation community that develops and launches breakthrough home appliances through its unique open innovation process.
FirstBuild harnesses the power of open innovation by sourcing ideas, designs, and feedback from its global co-creation community, which includes makers, designers, engineers, and home enthusiasts.
Some of FirstBuild's popular products include the Opal Nugget Ice Maker, Forge Clear Ice System, and Paragon Induction Cooktop.
FirstBuild's competitors include Quirky, Inventables, and Breville, among others.
FirstBuild products can be purchased on their website or through select retailers and distributors.