# Cob-Paring Contraptions The Corn Peeler Makes Collecting Kernels Quick and Easy By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-08-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corn-peeler References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/Corn-Peeler-Simple-Product-Design/1030559) There are plenty of reasons why one may prefer to consume [corn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunch-corn) cut from the cob, but there's little incentive to undertake the tedious task. The Corn Peeler has been conceived specifically to make the job easier, faster and safer than if one were to attempt it with a [kitchen knife](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caraway-kitchen-gadget). It's interesting to note just how similar this invention is to a standard [pencil sharpener](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencil-sharpener-1), and in a way it operates in a comparable fashion. However, instead of shaving off the top half of each supple yellow seed, the perpendicular-angled blade pulls every one out from the root. Designed by Namita Baindoor, the Corn Peeler is safe enough for children's use, and ideal for restaurant chefs' efficiency. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Efficient Food Preparation:** The trend of efficient food preparation aims to make cooking tasks quicker and safer, with inventions like the Corn Peeler. - **Child-friendly Kitchen Tools:** The trend of child-friendly kitchen tools opens up opportunities for inventors to create innovative devices like the safe Corn Peeler. - **Kitchen Tool Simplicity:** The trend of simplifying kitchen tools drives the development of inventions such as the easy-to-use Corn Peeler. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry has the potential to innovate and develop more efficient devices like the Corn Peeler to enhance food preparation. - **Restaurant Supplies:** The restaurant supplies industry can benefit from disruptive innovations like the Corn Peeler that improve chefs' efficiency and workflow. - **Children's Products:** The children's products industry can explore the development of safe and easy-to-use kitchen tools like the Corn Peeler for young cooks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Microwavable Popcorn Cobs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppin-cobs.md) - [Corn-Free Popcorn-Like Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cob-snacks.md) - [Avocado-Shaped Vegetable Cutters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avo-multifunction-veggie-cutter.md) - [Coconut Opener Pouring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-faucet.md) - [Manual Food Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manual-food-processor.md) - [All-in-One Popcorn Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-pods.md) - [Corn-Free Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corn-free-popcorn.md) - [Automated Countertop Nut Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelamatic-electric-nut-cracker.md) - [High-Capacity Corn Haulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c516-corn-head.md)