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# Sci-Fi Tea Makers
The HJC Design Cordless Kettle Gives Tea Time a Futuristic Makeover

By Michael Hines | Published 2012-02-01 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hjc-design-cordless-kettle
References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/cordless-kettle-for-peel-by-hjc-design/) & [hjcdesign](http://www.hjcdesign.co.uk/)

I can't help but think of 'TRON' when I see the HJC Design Cordless Kettle. HJC Design's Cordless Kettle is the companion piece to their [coffee maker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-machine-concept) released a few months ago. Both products share the same sleek and futuristic look, characterized by sleek blue lines contrasted against a gunmetal background.

The HJC Design Cordless Kettle was created for Peel and is not a major step forward as far as technology is concerned. It is, however, a major step forward in the world of design. Many [kitchen appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hapffe-waffle-maker) place function over form, and rightfully so. HJC Design has found a way to marry the two and balance them out perfectly. This [cordless kettle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-kettle) looks great and does everything you would expect it to with a max capacity of 1750ml, an auto-shutoff and a thin and trim stainless steel element.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.5/10
- Popularity: 38% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen X
- Top markets: Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Futuristic Kitchen Appliances:** Opportunity for creating kitchen appliances with sleek, futuristic designs that combine form and function.
- **Design-driven Innovation:** Opportunity for companies to prioritize design aesthetics in everyday products, enhancing the user experience.
- **Enhanced User-friendly Features:** Opportunity to integrate advanced features like auto-shutoff and thin stainless steel elements in kitchen appliances.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Home Appliance Manufacturing:** Opportunity for home appliance manufacturers to invest in design-forward products to cater to consumers seeking futuristic aesthetics.
- **Kitchenware Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to curate and sell kitchen appliances that prioritize both design and functionality.
- **Industrial Design Services:** Opportunity for design agencies to collaborate with home appliance manufacturers to create visually appealing products with enhanced features.

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