# Utilitarian Fruit Peelers The Giro Apple Slicer is Ideal for Snack Time By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-08-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giro-apple-slicer References: [blessthisstuff](http://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/living/kitchen/giro-apple-slicer/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Mono-Flatware-Gifts-Apple-Slicer/dp/B0042W9R4W?tag=trenhunt0f-20) The [minimalist design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiskars-all-steel-santoku-knife) of the Giro apple slicer not only looks good, but creates the perfect spiraling peel as well. Designed by Christina Schäfer, the disc-like slicer is simplicity at its finest. Constructed of a [solid piece of metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highquality-kitchen-tool), the blade is tucked safely away until it's time to slice into the fruity meat. Whether you want to create [garnishes for drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-series) or avoid wasting any of the precious fruit, this utilitarian peeler is ideal for the job. Users simply need to twist and turn the metal disc, allowing the sharpened edge to shave the peel. Awarded the Red Dot Design award, the Giro apple slicer is a no-frills device that does the job effortlessly while looking great in your kitchen drawer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, 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 - **Minimalist Kitchen Gadgets:** Opportunity for creating simple yet highly functional kitchen tools that prioritize practicality and aesthetics. - **Efficient Food Preparation:** Demand for innovative products that streamline the process of peeling and slicing fruits, saving time and effort in the kitchen. - **Sustainable Kitchenware:** Growing interest in eco-friendly kitchen utensils and tools that minimize waste and promote a more sustainable lifestyle. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchenware and Utensils:** Manufacturers and designers can explore opportunities to create novel, utilitarian kitchen gadgets that cater to consumers' desire for simplicity and functionality. - **Food Preparation Appliances:** Innovation in the development of efficient and user-friendly food preparation devices, such as fruit peelers, to enhance the cooking experience for busy individuals. - **Eco-friendly Products:** The rise in eco-consciousness opens up a market for sustainable kitchenware brands to design and produce environmentally friendly tools and utensils, like the Giro apple slicer. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Avocado-Shaped Vegetable Cutters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avo-multifunction-veggie-cutter.md) - [Stylish Kitchen Gadget Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savor-series.md) - [Miniature Handheld Graters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irogami-grater.md) - [Industrial Pizza Cutters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uhiyee-wheel-pizza-cutter.md) - [Ultra-Fast Slicing Kitchen Helpers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormcut.md) - [Aftermarket Mixer Spiralizer Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchenaid-spiralizer-plus-attachment.md) - [Stainless Steel Kitchen Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caraway-kitchen-gadget.md) - [Minimalist Kitchen Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-fresher.md) - [Plate-Style Graters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plate-grater.md)