Four reusable devices recognised by two international juries for refined industrial design Dateline BERLIN, 18 May 2026 — Global vape brand ELFBAR said today that four products in its reusable vape lineup have been honoured by the German Design Award and the International CMF Design Awards. The recognised devices are the ELFX Mini, ELFX 2, ELFA Master Stein and the ELFA pod system. The German Design Award, organised by the German Design Council, named the ELFX Mini and the ELFA Master Stein as 2026 winners. The International CMF Design Awards, which evaluates excellence in colour, material and finish, recognised the ELFA Master Stein and the ELFX 2. The ELFX Mini and the ELFA Master Stein are now available in Germany. The awarded lineup The four products sit at the centre of ELFBAR's reusable portfolio for adult smokers and ex-smokers looking for an alternative to combustible tobacco. The range spans compact entry devices through to the ELFX 2, which goes on sale in Germany in June 2026. Each device shares a restrained visual language. Casing materials are selected for grip and longevity. Colour palettes are subdued. Branding is kept small. The shapes are contoured for one-handed use, and the surface finishes are tuned to feel calm in the hand. The ELFA Master Stein, named after the stein vessels of European drinking culture, uses a textured casing that references the heritage of stoneware and glass. On the design approach "Good design should feel confident, not loud," said Becky Liu, Head of Industrial Design at ELFBAR. "With ELFX and ELFA, we focus on a clean-cut form, precision, and a calm material touch-feel to bring an elegant and intuitive user experience." The recognition follows a multi-year effort inside ELFBAR's industrial design studio to move the brand's product language away from the bright, single-use silhouettes that defined the early years of the vaping category. The company has been steadily replacing those formats in its lineup with longer-lived devices intended to look and feel more like other categories of mature consumer hardware. Engineering details Beyond the look of each device, the awarded products share a set of practical features that ELFBAR describes as central to its reusable design approach. Pods are secured magnetically and click into place without alignment fuss. E-liquid levels are visible through windows on the casing, making refill timing intuitive. Status displays communicate battery and pod information at a glance. Airflow and power settings are adjustable on the relevant models, allowing users to shape the draw to their preference. Modular construction lets pods and cartridges be replaced rather than discarded, extending the useful life of each device. For the ELFX 2 specifically, the upcoming launch introduces the new ELFX POD 2.0 cartridge generation. The generation adds a child lock, an upgraded airway designed for richer flavour, and a 5A leakproof system intended to keep e-liquid contained under everyday pocket and travel use. The German context The design recognition lands in ELFBAR's largest European market. According to internal data, the brand leads the German pod system category with about 60 percent market share. Prefilled and refillable products — including the ELFX and ELFA pod systems and the ELFLIQ e-liquid range — now account for around 80 percent of the company's shipments to Germany. Single-use formats, once a defining part of the category, no longer drive the brand's German business. European regulators have meanwhile sharpened their focus on disposable vapes and on packaging waste. Brands that can demonstrate genuine reusability, supported by replaceable components and durable design, are increasingly being separated from those that cannot. The awarded ELFX and ELFA products are positioned within that shift. What comes next ELFBAR said it plans to introduce the award-winning ELFX and ELFA designs to other European markets in due course, with the ELFX 2 leading the next wave from Germany in June 2026. Specific dates, pricing and channel availability will be confirmed market by market. About ELFBAR ELFBAR is a pioneer in the global vaping industry. Since its inception in 2018, it has been providing a distinct and diverse vaping experience with innovation at its core. ELFBAR stays committed to youth access prevention and sustainable growth as a leading brand favoured and used by tens of millions of adult smokers and ex-smokers worldwide as an alternative to smoking. For more information, please visit ELFBAR.DE.  

Kathmandu, Nepal — A digital platform has launched a new sports project in Nepal dedicated to one of the world’s most popular cricket tournaments — the Indian Premier League (IPL). The initiative by MOSTBET is an interactive sports prediction challenge where participants forecast match outcomes and earn points within a ranking system. The project brings cricket fans together in a competitive format where success depends not on chance, but on the accuracy of sports analysis and consistent participation. As the tournament progresses, an overall leaderboard is formed, highlighting the top-performing participants. More information about how the challenge works and the participation terms is available via the project page. The campaign’s grand prize is a trip to the IPL Final for the winner, who will attend the match along with two friends. The prize includes flights and access to the final event — one of the biggest spectacles in global cricket. “IPL is a tournament with tremendous emotional energy, and our goal was to give fans a chance to get closer to it — not just as spectators, but as active participants,” said representatives of the organizing company. Organizers emphasize that the project is designed to foster a culture of sports analytics among audiences and create a new form of digital engagement with international tournaments.

Kathmandu, Nepal — A digital platform has launched a new sports project in Nepal dedicated to one of the world’s most popular cricket tournaments — the Indian Premier League (IPL). The initiative by MOSTBET is an interactive sports prediction challenge where participants forecast match outcomes and earn points within a ranking system. The project brings cricket fans together in a competitive format where success depends not on chance, but on the accuracy of sports analysis and consistent participation. As the tournament progresses, an overall leaderboard is formed, highlighting the top-performing participants. More information about how the challenge works and the participation terms is available via the project page. The campaign’s grand prize is a trip to the IPL Final for the winner, who will attend the match along with two friends. The prize includes flights and access to the final event — one of the biggest spectacles in global cricket. “IPL is a tournament with tremendous emotional energy, and our goal was to give fans a chance to get closer to it — not just as spectators, but as active participants,” said representatives of the organizing company. Organizers emphasize that the project is designed to foster a culture of sports analytics among audiences and create a new form of digital engagement with international tournaments.