# Silver Seedling Radiators The Hotdrop Terrace Heater Takes its Form from Outdoors By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-08-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotdrop-terrace-heater References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/catiacruz/frame/1021805) The appeal of sitting on the patio of a restaurant, a cafe or your own backyard is to be able to experience the sky, the fresh air and the [lush nature that surrounds you](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemisphere). The Hotdrop Terrace Heater enhances the comfort of such an environment without detracting from the alfresco spirit. Cátia Cruz and Bruno Tavares were assigned the task of designing an [outdoor propane heater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-fireside360) fit to accommodate an 11kg gas tank in its base. Besides this, the Galp Energia Portugal contest guidelines left the possibilities wide open. Water droplets greatly influenced the fluid form of this project, though it is difficult to ignore its resemblance to a [plant bulb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-inspired-pendant-light) and a burgeoning seedling. A cylindrical vent expels warm air from beneath a leaflike cap, asserting the organic inspiration behind the conception of the Hotdrop Terrace Heater. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Organic Outdoor Heating:** Opportunity for companies to create environmentally friendly and visually appealing patio heaters inspired by nature. - **Fluid Form Design:** Potential for the application of fluid form design in products for both indoor and outdoor settings. - **Innovative Ventilation:** Opportunity for inventors to create new and efficient methods for ventilation in heating products. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Furniture:** Companies producing outdoor furniture can consider branching out into renewable heat sources for outdoor settings. - **Home Heating:** Heating manufacturers can explore organic and fluid form designs for indoor and outdoor heating products. - **Energy Companies:** Energy companies can partner with designers and inventors to create visually appealing and eco-friendly outdoor heating products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrially Designed Outdoor Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tower-patio-heater.md) - [Flame-Resembling Outdoor Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonflame.md) - [Spinning Flame Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terracotta-heater.md) - [Design-Conscious Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-heater.md) - [Modernized Ceramic Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delonghi-capsule-desk-loop.md) - [Floral-Inspired Concrete Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunflower-fire-pit.md) - [Bathroom-Ready Wall Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-heater.md) - [Cooking Oil-Powered Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-heater.md) - [Dual-Purpose Camping Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-maple-sunflower-x.md)