# Design Over Function Ingenuity applied to cutting-edge-toasters shows the remarkable love for des. By [Marissa Liu](https://www.trendhunter.com/marissaliu) | Published Nov 12, 2007, updated Nov 12, 2009 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/design-over-function-ingenuity-applied-to-cutting-edge-toasters-shows-the-r ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.1/10 - Evidence articles: 3 ## What is the Design Over Function trend? **Design Over Function:** One more reason why you shouldn’t skip breakfast – you’d miss the enjoyment of making your morning toast in these high-design toasters. There are toasters that resemble cassette decks, the sun or something right out of the future. And the handy Toast Bag prevents melted foods from making a mess inside conventional toasters. All of these products use innovative designs to turn transform everyday activities (eating breakfast) into novel experiences and moments of joy to everyday routines. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 3 featured examples - Articles from: May 4, 2006 to Apr 1, 2007 - Published: Nov 12, 2007 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Design Over Function trend ### Design Over Function Innovative designs can turn transform everyday activities into novel experiences and moments of joy to everyday routines. ### Slim Design Kitchen appliances with slim designs perfect for homes that require space is an opportunity for disruptive innovation. ### Futuristic Technology Advanced technology for kitchen appliances is an opportunity for companies to stretch the limits of developing high-tech kitchenware. ## What the Design Over Function trend means for industry ### For Appliances Designing kitchen appliances with innovative designs and slim features can disrupt the kitchen appliance industry. ### For Kitchenware Developing futuristic technologies for kitchenware such as high-tech toasters can disrupt the kitchenware industry. ### For Household Products Innovative designs and high-tech technologies can disrupt the household products industry by enhancing the user experience and adding convenience to everyday routines. ## Trend signals for Design Over Function Trend score 5.1 out of 10, from popularity 67%, activity 78%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 67% - Activity: 78% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Design Over Function trend 3 featured examples from May 4, 2006 to Apr 1, 2007. - [Transparent Toaster Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-toaster-design) (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The kitchen appliances industry can explore the potential of glass heated toasters and other innovative kitchenware designs. - [Futuristic Toaster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuristic-toaster-impressive-concept): Impressive Concept (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Exploring disruptive innovation opportunities in the home appliance industry by incorporating smart technology and minimalist design. - [Toast Automatica](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toast-automatica-bringing-boring-toast-back-to-life-with-style): Bringing Boring Toasters Back to Life with Style! (Category: Tech) Implication: Producing advanced toasters with cutting-edge features and superior design to appeal to modern consumers. ## Recent trend clusters - [Sensory Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sensory-packaging) (Art & Design) - [Smart Utility](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/smart-utility) (Autos) - [Fixable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/fixable-devices) (Tech) - [Circular Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/circular-simplicity) (Eco) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Fruit-Inspired Cleaning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vilada-punch) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) - [Textural Furniture Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-designs-blu-dot) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)