# Stylish Straw-Inspired Whisks Beater by DING3000 Opens and Closes to Save Space By Meghan Young | Published 2012-02-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beater-by-ding3000 References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/beater-by-ding3000/) & [ding3000](http://www.ding3000.com/en/beater.html) Beater by DING3000 is a contemporary take on the traditional cooking tool. Inspired by a pack of straws, it provides a space-saving alternative to the whisk that is both practical and pretty. Although a simple concept, just like the average beater, it features a malleable material that not only allows it to be closed into a sleek, straight line, but also allows it to [blend mixtures optimally](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-power-blender). A ring in the middle of the Beater by DING3000 slides up and down its length to open and close it. Produced by the Danish label [Normann Copenhagen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vig-collection), Beater by DING3000 is available in [eight different colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/practical-kitchen-tools): white, grey, light blue, nude, lavender, pink, mint and dark blue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Space-saving Kitchen Tools:** There is a growing trend for kitchen tools that can be easily stored and take up minimal space, providing opportunities for innovation in the design and manufacture of kitchen gadgets. - **Minimalist Kitchen Design:** Modern kitchen design trends are becoming increasingly minimalist and sleek, creating opportunities for innovative new cookware products that are both functional and stylish. - **Innovative Materials for Cookware:** As consumers become increasingly concerned with sustainability and environmental impact, there is an opportunity for kitchenware companies to create innovative new products using eco-friendly materials and sustainable manufacturing processes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware Manufacturing:** There is an opportunity for kitchenware manufacturers to develop new products that cater to the growing demand for space-saving and eco-friendly kitchen tools, including mixers and other utensils. - **Home Appliance Retailers:** Home appliance retailers can capitalize on the trend for minimalism in kitchen design by promoting innovative new kitchen gadgets that are both stylish and functional. - **Interior Design:** Interior design firms can incorporate the latest kitchen gadgets and utensils into their design plans, catering to consumers who are looking for functional yet aesthetically pleasing kitchen spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [On-the-Go Blending Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-elixir-mixer.md) - [Ultra-Minimalist Metallic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisk.md) - [Sustainable Kitchen Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix.md) - [Cordless Kitchen Multi-Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-multi-tool.md) - [Multi-Functional Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-kitchen-tools.md) - [Single-Piece Silicone Measuring Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boi-measuring-cup.md) - [Kitchen Multi-Tool Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-multitool-attachments.md) - [Multi-Color Kitchen Tongs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multicolor-kitchen-tongs.md) - [Drop-Shaped Salad Spinners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-colander.md)