# Minimalist Cuisine Tools The Cloer Kitchen Scale Looks Like an Oversized iPhone By Meghan Young | Published 2011-09-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloer-kitchen-scale References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2011/08/kitchen-scale.html) & [minimallyminimal](http://www.minimallyminimal.com/journal/2010/5/20/cloer-kuchenwaage.html) Although some might be surprised at how blatantly the Cloer Kitchen Scale looks like an [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-drip) [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-snooze), it is probably even more surprising that not many more products have been modeled after the super-successful designs released by this computer company. Of course, that is when legal issues arise, so perhaps it isn't so surprising. This Cloer Kitchen Scale is a [minimalist cuisine appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hapffe-waffle-maker) that is as practical to have on hand as it is stylish. Created by a German family-owned company that specializes in kitchenware, it boasts a sleek glass surface and a brushed aluminum frame. Just like the iPhone, the Cloer Kitchen Scale features only one button for power and resetting the scale. The weight is displayed through the glass surface. Unfortunately, this high-tech-looking appliance uses 3 AAA batteries. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Minimalist Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create minimalist products in other industries, such as electronics or home decor, that emphasize simplicity and functionality. - **Cross-industry Inspiration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Look to successful designs in one industry, such as smartphones, and apply them creatively to another industry, such as kitchen appliances. - **High-tech Aesthetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop products with sleek, modern designs inspired by technology, appealing to consumers who value both style and functionality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce cutting-edge technology and minimalist design principles to kitchenware products, offering consumers sleek and intuitive cooking tools. - **Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate minimalist design and high-tech aesthetics into electronic devices, creating visually appealing and user-friendly gadgets. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply the principles of minimalist design to home decor products, offering consumers clean and sleek options for furnishing and accessorizing their living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Intuitive Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hoto.md) - [Battery-Free Kitchen Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caso-kitchen-ecostyle.md) - [Portable Minimalist Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bifur.md) - [Multifunctional Kitchen Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/precision-scale-with-timer.md) - [One-Person Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-cooking-appliance.md) - [Minimalist Kitchen Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-fresher.md) - [Modular Multifunctional Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pronto-and-alto.md) - [Minimalist Magnetic Coffee Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laybird-coffee-magattach.md) - [Precision Coffee Brewing Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acaia-pearl-model-s.md)