The Tefal Mini Toaster Merges the Waffle Maker and the Bread Browner
Amelia Roblin — March 12, 2013 — Art & Design
References: behance.net & industrialdesignserved
With so many different appliances able to perform a range of specialized tasks, now more than ever it's important for new products to be designed with some versatility. Without it, your countertop would be forever cluttered. The Tefal Mini Toaster is a hybrid bread crisper and a press, executed by Ugras Akpinar as a compact package with efficiency and space conservation on the brain.
Easily toast slices, bagels and sandwiches on the bumpy heated surface, also offering the option to pour in batter for waffles. The clever device can be tipped upwards when it's not in use, minimizing its footprint significantly. A generous handle on top also makes it easy to pick up the Tefal Mini Toaster and move it into a cupboard.
Easily toast slices, bagels and sandwiches on the bumpy heated surface, also offering the option to pour in batter for waffles. The clever device can be tipped upwards when it's not in use, minimizing its footprint significantly. A generous handle on top also makes it easy to pick up the Tefal Mini Toaster and move it into a cupboard.
Trend Themes
1. Versatile Kitchen Appliances - The demand for versatile appliances is increasing as consumers seek to save space and reduce clutter on their countertops.
2. Hybrid Appliances - The Tefal Mini Toaster is an example of a hybrid appliance that can perform multiple functions and save consumers money by eliminating the need for multiple appliances.
3. Compact Appliances - There is a growing trend towards compact appliances that are efficient and take up less space on countertops or in cabinets.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing - Manufacturers of kitchen appliances have an opportunity to develop and market more versatile, hybrid, and compact products that meet the needs of consumers who want to save space and reduce clutter.
2. Home Organization - Companies that specialize in home organization solutions can take advantage of the trend towards compact appliances by designing products that make it easy for consumers to store their appliances in small spaces.
3. E-commerce Retail - As consumers increasingly turn to online shopping for their home goods, e-commerce retailers have an opportunity to offer a range of versatile and compact kitchen appliances that cater to a wide variety of consumer needs.
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