# Ergonomic Kitchen Mixers The 'CILO' Hand Mixer Stands Upright to Keep Counters Clean By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-mixer References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/03/13/mixing-up-the-mixer/) Traditional kitchen hand mixers aren't really designed with ergonomics or cleanliness in mind, so the 'CILO' mixer aims to change this with a design that's truly exceptional. Conceptually created by Elisabeth Morris for [OXO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oxo-rapid-brewer), the 'CILO' mixer consists of a design that is capable of standing upright when not in use to keep the [mixing blades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brezza-supermix) upright and away from the counter surface. The 'CILO' mixer boasts and [ergonomic design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-mouse-concept) that enables users to feel like they have more control and power over the appliance in order to ensure that each recipe they create with it is as perfectly mixed as possible. Finally, the 'CILO' hand mixer enables the cord to be wound around the base in order to make storage a simple process for users. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ergonomic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing ergonomic products that prioritize user comfort and control, enhancing user experience. - **Cleanliness-focused Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating kitchen appliances with features that promote cleanliness and prevent cross-contamination, improving food safety. - **Efficient Storage Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing appliances with space-saving designs and integrated storage solutions, optimizing kitchen organization and functionality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revamping the design of kitchen appliances to align with ergonomic principles and enhance user experience. - **Home Organization and Storage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative storage solutions for household items, including kitchen appliances, to improve space utilization and organization. - **Food Safety and Hygiene:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing kitchen equipment and technologies that prioritize cleanliness and minimize the risk of cross-contamination in food preparation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Kitchen Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix.md) - [Smart Stand Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ge-profile-smart-mixer.md) - [High-End Stand Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-stand-mixer.md) - [Ergonomic Kitchen Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fotile-x20-max.md) - [Outdoor-Inspired Kitchen Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evergreen-tilthead-stand.md) - [Induction Cooking Smart Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenwood-cooking-chef.md) - [Telescoping Component Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-kitchen-aid.md) - [Hygienic Industrial Kitchen Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diosna-wendel-mixers.md) - [Countertop Crockery Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utensil-disinfection-cabinet.md)