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Multi-Functionessity

New appliances combine functionality and style

Implications - Kitchens that cater to modern life’s high tech ubiquity have gone from luxuries for the elite to edging on mainstream for new homes. New refrigerators incorporate favorite vices and cater to niche desires. On the whole, appliances that feature unique design and enhanced efficiency are highly desirable.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Appliances - Appliances that feature a unique design and enhanced efficiency are highly desirable.
2. All-in-one Solutions - The need for ultra compact furniture that accomplishes a maximum amount of tasks is increasing.
3. Connected Appliances - UX designers are creating appliances that can be controlled remotely, which is making life easier for busy consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Internet of Things (iot) - Companies that invest in smart home appliances and connected devices will benefit from the growing IoT trend.
2. Furniture and Design Industry - As living spaces continue to shrink, the need for all-in-one furniture solutions that save space and maximize functionality will continue to grow.
3. Consumer Electronics - UX designers will play an increasingly important role in the development of smart and connected appliances in the consumer electronics industry.
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Featured Examples

Glittering Coolers
Glittering Coolers
Bright Red Swarovski Coated LG Fridges
Gadgets have been getting the luxury treatment, getting drenched in gold and crystal, for a while, but now even their more mundane white cousins will be going down a similar road of magnificence. The latest… MORE
Kitchens in Boxes
Kitchens in Boxes
MiniKitchen by Boffi
This is the perfect kitchen solution for small apartments or dorm rooms. The Minikitchen by Boffi is a re-issue of the visionary 1966 Minikitchen design by Joe Colombo: a mobile kitchen block of only half… MORE
All in One Furniture
All in One Furniture
The Unit Has A Kitchen, Table, Fridge & Bathtub
The motivation behind designer's Philippe Malouin's The Unit is the fact that the average European flat ranges from 30 to 50 square meters. Since space has become a luxury, the furniture must be ultra… MORE
Intelligent Refrigerators
Intelligent Refrigerators
Touch Screen Fridge With RFID Tag Reader
This fridge knows exactly what it has inside. It's wired so it can send messages to your phone reminding you to get the vinagrette for tonight's mixed salad. This is like a personal food assistant. Designer… MORE
Futuristic Eco Kitchen
Futuristic Eco Kitchen
Whirpool's Green Concept
Whirlpool launched an eco friendly kitchen concept for the future. The concept behind is based on the energy circuit in the nature, applied on the kitchen appliances and furniture. The amount of resources… MORE
Apple-Licensed Appliances
Apple-Licensed Appliances
Gorenje Fridge
Apple is on the forefront of the next phase in digital appliances with the Apple-licensed Made for iPod Gorenje refrigerator. After downloading the iGorenj app for the iPod touch and iPhone, users can… MORE
Mini Star Wars Fridges
Mini Star Wars Fridges
R2D2 Cooler
This totally awesome R2D2 fridge goes on sale August 8. It is USB powered and as you can see from the image, R2D2 has selflessly given up his head s your beer can be kept cool. Combining Star Wars and… MORE
Ferrari of Tool Chests
Ferrari of Tool Chests
Kobalt Integrates LEDs, Music, Fridge
Until today, working under the hood of your car was kind of a monotonous task. To spice it up, one may bring the boom box for some tunes, a cooler for some brews and of course the tools. But carrying all… MORE
Multi-Gadget Kitchen Appliances
Multi-Gadget Kitchen Appliances
Whirlpool Plug-and-Play Fridge With iPod Dock
Whirlpool is showing its new Plug-and-Play fridge. It has what can only be described as the largest iPod dock ever as well as other gadgets like a picture frame, tablet computer with Wi-Fi and a message… MORE