# 2-in-1 Appliances The Different Oven Can be Used as a Toaster and a Stove By Meghan Young | Published 2013-01-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/different-oven References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/01/22/toasty-barbeque/) The Different Oven is aptly named, but it could have easily been dubbed 'Hybrid Oven' or even 'Double Duty Oven.' It is an appliance that packs in [two separate features into one](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oster-flex-air-fryer-oven). On a very basic level, the Different Oven can be used as both a toaster and a stove. Designed by Xu Wei and Qiu Yi Wu, the Different Oven can be left closed and upright. When in this position, it acts as a [regular toaster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balmuda-toaster-pro) that yields nicely crisped bread. Nevertheless, a person can opt to open it up to reveal a stove top that can also act as a [grilling station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astralship-2in1-air-fryer-grill). In fact, it can cook some eggs on one side and bacon on the other for the perfect breakfast. The Different Oven is easy to use and conveniently portable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multi-functional Appliances:** Opportunity to create appliances that combine multiple functions to save space and increase convenience. - **Vertical Design:** Design opportunity to create appliances with vertical orientation rather than traditional horizontal orientation. - **Portable Appliances:** Opportunity to create portable versions of traditional household appliances for added convenience and flexibility. ### Where This Applies - **Home Appliances:** Integrating multi-functional and vertical design into home appliances like ovens, refrigerators and microwaves. - **Outdoors and Camping:** Creating portable, multi-functional appliances for camping and outdoor activities. - **Small Business Kitchens:** Implementing multi-functional, space-saving appliances for small business kitchens to decrease equipment costs and increase efficiency. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Orientation Countertop Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwo-oven-and-multicooker.md) - [Dual-Functionality Toaster Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-foodi-2in1-flip-toaster.md) - [6-in-1 Countertop Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-oven.md) - [Futuristic Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-on2cook.md) - [8-in-1 Steam Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nosh-oven.md) - [Modern All-In-One Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-kitchen-appliances.md) - [Versatile Home Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/large-wonder-oven.md) - [Multi-Functional Cook Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-cooking-appliance.md) - [Space-Saving Multi-Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homechef-7in1-compact-oven.md)