# Futuristic Tea Kettle Designs Norm Architects Designed This Gorgeous Tea Kettle Made of Glass By Ell Smith | Published 2017-05-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuristic-tea-kettle References: [betterlivingthroughdesign](http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/accessories/tea-kettle-by-norm-architects/) & [normcph](http://normcph.com/norm-design/tea-kettle/) This futuristic tea kettle, features a design that's a hybrid of practicality and style only an architecture firm could come up with. The Kettle Teapot, by Norm Architects features a dazzlingly functional design which embodies Eastern zen philosophy and modernized Scandinavian design. The [built-in steeper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tea-infuser) makes for an easy clean up while the glass enclosing cues the tea-maker to when the pot has reached its ideal brew. The group behind this product sought to make a tea kettle that created the perfect pour while providing a visually stimulating experience. This tea kettle and its personalized design inspires self-expression among home owners, who can have their values embodied through their products. The demand for personally curated objects has been on the rise in the wake of smart technology-obsessed society, creating a market for [convenience and customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gptea-set). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Personalized Objects:** The demand for personally curated objects has been on the rise in the wake of smart technology-obsessed society, creating a market for convenience and customization. - **Functional Design:** The Kettle Teapot, by Norm Architects, features a dazzlingly functional design which embodies Eastern zen philosophy and modernized Scandinavian design. - **Visually Stimulating Experience:** The glass enclosing of the tea kettle cues the tea-maker to when the pot has reached its ideal brew, providing a visually stimulating experience. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The demand for personally curated objects and personalized designs in home decor industry offers a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Kitchen Appliances:** The functional design and visually stimulating experience of the tea kettle presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the kitchen appliances industry. - **Smart Home Technology:** The rise of personalized objects and the demand for convenience and customization in the wake of smart technology-obsessed society presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the smart home technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Metallic Stealthy Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aarke-kettle.md) - [Tea Vessel-Inspired Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonkettle.md) - [Minimalist Designer Kitchen Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usm-kettle.md) - [Modern Electric Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gooseneck-kettles.md) - [Exclusive Modern Electric Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-electric-kettle.md) - [Slick Electric Kettle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-kettle-designs.md) - [Playful Teapot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teapot-design1.md) - [Adjustable Temperature Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/o-kettle.md) - [Relaxing Countertop Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tea-maker.md)