# Spherical Steamers A Coffee Mixer Kettle That Enriches Your Morning Brew By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-12-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-mixer-kettle References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/coffee-mixer-encasing-a-pyrex-kettle-to-preserve-that-flavor/) A kettle inside a circular Pyrex case should, by designer Behzad Hormoz’s estimation, further enrich your morning coffee. This coffee mixer kettle was inspired by the structure of shellfish. Powered by [rechargeable batteries or an electrical cord](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-kettle), this coffee mixer kettle is portable, ergonomic and, despite the scientific thought that went into its construction, easy to use. Since it is a kettle we wonder if it can do the same for [tea and soup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reedesigned-teapot). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Circular Design:** Designing circular products such as kettles that mimic shellfish structure to enhance user experience. - **Portable Appliances:** Developing portable electric appliances with rechargeable batteries to increase convenience and usage. - **Multifunctional Kettles:** Exploring the possibility of designing kettles that can also be used for making tea and soup, increasing usability and versatility. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchen Appliances:** Creating innovative and ergonomic kitchen appliances such as spherical steamers that enhance user experience and convenience. - **Consumer Electronics:** Developing portable and easy-to-use electronic devices such as this coffee mixer kettle that enhance daily routines and usability. - **Gourmet Food and Beverage:** Innovating within the gourmet food and beverage space by exploring the use of multifunctional kettles that can enhance the flavor profiles of coffee, tea, and soup. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tea Vessel-Inspired Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonkettle.md) - [Stacked Tea Kettle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stacked-tea-kettle.md) - [Tumbler-Inspired Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-travel-kettle.md) - [Spiral Coffee Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-moka-coffee-pot.md) - [Style-Conscious Coffee Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisan-gooseneck-kettle.md) - [Adjustable Temperature Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/o-kettle.md) - [Slick Tech-Advanced Minimalist Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-electric-kettle.md) - [Third Wave Coffee Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soma-stainless-steel-kettle.md) - [Minimalist Designer Kitchen Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usm-kettle.md)