# Interactive Cooking Contraptions The Gravity Food Preparation System Encourages Play By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-02-08 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravity-food-preparation-system References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/02/07/gravity-assisted-food-prep/) & [krop](http://www.krop.com/andretaris/) Despite its complicated aesthetic, the Gravity Food Preparation System is actually quite intuitive to use. Designed with [kids in mind](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchenaid-kids), this [countertop mixer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooni-halo-pro-spiral-mixer) teaches children about portion control and cooking. Attach to the top of the apparatus are three measuring cups, which twists into the [blender](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-power-blender) and use gravity to pour all ingredients into the base. Designed by André Taris, the rounded body of the Gravity Food Preparation System allows the machine to be playfully rolled about for added comestible combining. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive Cooking Contraptions:** The Gravity Food Preparation System exemplifies the trend of interactive cooking contraptions by combining playfulness with practicality. - **Educational Kitchen Appliances:** The Gravity Food Preparation System aligns with the trend of educational kitchen appliances, teaching children about portion control and cooking through interactive features. - **Multi-functional Countertop Blenders:** The Gravity Food Preparation System represents the trend of multi-functional countertop blenders, offering a unique twist on traditional blending methods. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchen Appliance Manufacturers:** Kitchen appliance manufacturers can leverage the interactive and educational aspects of the Gravity Food Preparation System to create innovative products for young chefs. - **Children's Toy Industry:** The Gravity Food Preparation System presents an opportunity for the children's toy industry to tap into the growing demand for interactive and educational toys related to cooking and food preparation. - **Home Appliance Retailers:** Home appliance retailers can explore the market for multi-functional countertop blenders by showcasing innovative products like the Gravity Food Preparation System to cater to consumers' diverse needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ai-Powered Recipe-Generating Appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kitchen-cosmo.md) - [Smart Spice Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravity-grinder.md) - [AI-Powered Recipe Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-cosmo.md) - [Kid-Friendly Kitchen Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-eggi.md) - [Color-Changing Cooking Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simmer-stir-stovetop-play-set.md) - [Space-Themed Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fooding.md) - [Induction Cooking Smart Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenwood-cooking-chef.md) - [Smart Processing Blenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchenhub.md) - [Interactive Mealtime Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platoo-interactive-sensory-meal-plate.md)