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Pot Lid Timers

Time Me Integrates Cooking Alarms Right Onto Cookware

— January 19, 2012 — Art & Design
Time Me is a clever attachment that integrates cooking timers right onto the cookware being used. All a person needs to do is remove the existing knob on the lid and replace it with Time Me. To set the timer, the knob simply needs to be turned. Although it has been specifically made for pot lids, the Time Me can easily be incorporated to other cookware as well.

Designed by Wu Yi-chen , Wan Ru-yi, Liu Xiaoming, Xie Yan-cong and Zhou Zhou, Time Me may seem unnecessary to some, but for those who need an extra reminder while multitasking in the kitchen, this timer could prove very useful. It is especially handy when taking care of other business around the house.
Trend Themes
1. Integrated Cookware Timers - Innovative cookware attachments like Time Me present opportunities for integrating technology into the kitchen experience by adding helpful, practical functions to everyday tools.
2. Smart Kitchen Aids - With smart home automation and Internet of Things technology becoming more common, there is a growing trend in kitchen appliances and accessories that feature advanced, automated features to help make life easier for home chefs.
3. Cooking with Technology - In a time when convenience and efficiency are paramount, one of the most promising trends in the kitchen is the use of technology to streamline everyday cooking tasks and make meal preparation simpler.
Industry Implications
1. Cookware Manufacturing - By exploring new trends in cooking technology and accessories like Time Me, manufacturers of traditional cookware could open up new market segments and attract tech-savvy, convenience-focused consumers.
2. Home Automation - Companies involved in smart home automation and IoT technology development could capitalize on the growing trend of integrating technology into kitchen appliances and accessories, including cookware like Time Me.
3. Food and Beverage - As new cooking tools and technologies like Time Me emerge, food and beverage companies and restaurants could take advantage of the trend by creating new recipes and exploring new culinary techniques based on the capabilities of these innovative kitchen aids.
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