# Supercar Irons The Gekko Iron by Erik Pavon Feels Like a Lamborghini By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-05-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gekko-iron-erik-pavon References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/gekko-iron-gives-the-feeling-of-driving-a-lamborghini-gallardo/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_details.asp?job_seeker_id=269731&t=&specialty=4&sort_by=1&is_featured=-1&&page_no=5&c=1) The Gekko Iron by Erik Pavon is [the Lamborghini of the ironing world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamborghini-and-orlebar-brown). Erik Pavon’s ultimate goal was to create a [safer iron](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zera-lab-launbot) with Gekko. The lower part of the iron changes color to alert you of different temperature levels. Also, rather than reaching for a steam button, the handle pivots downward to release the steam, making the Gekko ergonomically friendly. **Implications** - Product designers continually aim to improve existing products with enhanced aesthetics or functionality. This iron uses influences from the [automotive world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-x-smeg) to alert the user of temperature changes. Creative professionals can take advantage of this opportunity by similarly drawing inspiration from seemingly unrelated industries for their designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Automotive-inspired Design:** The Gekko Iron draws inspiration from the automotive industry, suggesting a trend towards more creative cross-industry design influences. - **Temperature-sensitive Products:** The Gekko Iron changes color to alert users of different temperature levels, indicating a trend towards more intelligent products with temperature-sensing capabilities. - **Ergonomic Functionality:** The Gekko Iron's handle pivots down to release steam, indicating a trend towards more ergonomic product designs that prioritize user comfort and ease-of-use. ### Who This Affects Most - **Household Appliances:** The Gekko Iron's innovative design demonstrates opportunities for disruptive improvements within the household appliance industry. - **Fashion and Beauty:** As household appliance designers draw inspiration from other industries, the fashion and beauty industry may find inspiration in turn to create more functional and stylish beauty tools. - **Automotive:** The Gekko Iron's successful use of automotive design influences suggests an opportunity for further cross-industry collaborations between the household appliance and automotive industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Fucntional Steam Iron Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darimeven.md) - [Fully Automated Ironing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fully-automated-ironing-system.md) - [Pressurized Steam-Equipped Clothing Irons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pressurized-steamequipped-clothing-iron.md) - [Shapeshifting Garment Care Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garment-steamer.md) - [Heated Automotive-Branded Razors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gillette-bugatti-heated-razor.md) - [Video Game-Like Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milano-vision-gt.md) - [Game-Inspired Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inception-ev.md) - [Sleek Superhero Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pininfarina-b95-gotham.md) - [Clip-Style Clothing Care Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steamur.md)