Indian designer Peter Alwin's 'The Snail' cooking device is one of the eight designs that reached the finals of the Electrolux Design Lab 2010 competition. 'The Snail' cooking device is a portable gadget based on magnetic induction processes and very ideal for congested modern kitchens.
Powered by high-density sugar crystal battery, which converts energy from sugar to heat up the coil, 'The Snail' cooking device also has auto sensors which can detect which temperatures to use for which foods.
Triangular Kitchen Gadgets
'The Snail' Cooking Device Is Sleek And Portable
Trend Themes
1. Portable Cooking Devices - There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for kitchen appliance companies to create more compact and travel-friendly cooking gadgets, particularly for those living in congested urban areas.
2. Sustainable Energy Sources - There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to research and develop new, sustainable energy sources for household cooking devices, such as high-density sugar crystal batteries.
3. Smart Kitchen Technology - There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for kitchen appliance companies to integrate auto sensor technology for more precise cooking temperatures, creating a more efficient and convenient cooking experience.
Industry Implications
1. Household Appliances - Companies in the household appliances industry should consider developing compact and efficient cooking gadgets for modern urban living, like 'The Snail' cooking device.
2. Clean Energy - Companies in the clean energy industry should look into developing more advanced, sustainable energy sources for household appliances, inspired by the high-density sugar crystal battery that powers 'The Snail' cooking device.
3. Smart Home Technology - Companies in the smart home technology industry should consider integrating auto sensor technology, like that used in 'The Snail' cooking device, into other household appliances for a more efficient and convenient user experience.