# Elephantine Fire Extinguishers The Firephant Flame Douser Has an Elegant Trunk-Like Top By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-01-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firephant References: [leibal](http://leibal.com/products/firephant/) & [jonasforsman.se](http://jonasforsman.se/?p=86) The majority of fire extinguishers have a fairly utilitarian look about them, and that makes complete sense. However, the Firephant has been designed with some extra formal flare in such a way that does not detract from its efficacy; it simply serves to make it more attractive. Jonas Forsman reinforces the point that such contraptions should be kept in highly visible and accessible places, but many aesthetics-conscious homeowners like to hide the often unsightly things. This designer has therefore made a sculpture out of the fire retardant device and proposed its manufacturing in one of three desirable colors. The Firephant fire extinguisher comes in bold red, bright white and a modern gunmetal gray; it features two separate halves that blend smoothly together into a highly ergonomic handle that looks like an [elephant's trunk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daizo). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Aesthetic Fire Extinguishers:** Companies can disrupt the fire safety industry by creating aesthetically pleasing fire extinguisher designs. - **Dual-purpose Fire Safety Devices:** There is an opportunity to innovate by creating fire safety devices that can also serve as decorative pieces in homes and offices. - **Customizable Fire Safety Products:** Companies can innovate by offering customizable options for fire safety products to cater to the preferences of homeowners and businesses. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can expand their product offerings by creating aesthetically pleasing fire extinguisher designs that blend seamlessly into home decor themes. - **Office Furniture:** Office furniture companies can innovate by creating dual-purpose fire safety devices that can also serve as stylish decorative pieces in corporate environments. - **Fire Safety Equipment Manufacturing:** Fire safety equipment manufacturers can cater to the growing demand for customizable fire safety products by offering personalized options for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shield-Style Fire Extinguishers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hussechuck-and-shield.md) - [Sustainable Fire Extinguishers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkfire-ltd.md) - [Elephant-Inspired Countertop Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elle.md) - [Elephant Teething Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moyuum.md) - [In-House Fire Prevention Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-fighter.md) - [Cheeky Bathroom Plungers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-plunger.md) - [Artistic Amaro Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/see-the-elephant-amaro.md) - [Aesthetic Bathroom Plungers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-plunger.md) - [Gravy-Filled Fire Extinguishers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravy-extinguisher.md)