# Industrial Ventilation Home Appliances The Idea International Chimney Betters Your Air By Vivian Lau | Published 2012-08-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idea-international-chimney References: [idea-in](http://www.idea-in.com/takumi/minichimney/) & [idea-in](http://www.idea-in.com/takumi/minichimney/detail_001.html) The Idea International Chimney is a high-end [home humidifier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lif-humidifier) that mocks the design of industrial smokestacks. It is a common sight to see a sizeable group of smokestacks protruding out of a factory operation. Out of these manufacturing columns billow a steady stream of [noxious smoke](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-purifier-concept). Many a photographer have captured these sights for use on environmental campaign ads or for raising public awareness and it is certainly an effective tactic. Takeshi Ishiguro, a designer for IDEA International has related this sad corporate phenomenon to a more mundane and beneficial one that is found in our own homes. Using the same chimney design, he has fashioned a [luxury humidifier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-purifier-humidify) that can -- for once -- act as the center of attention as a design masterpiece instead of environmental faux-pas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Industrial Design-inspired Home Appliances:** The trend towards industrial design in home appliances presents an opportunity for companies to differentiate their products through unique and eye-catching aesthetics. - **Luxury Home Humidifiers:** The rise of luxury home humidifiers offers an avenue for companies to create high-end products with improved functionality and unique designs. - **Eco-friendly Home Appliances:** The movement towards eco-friendly home appliances provides an opening for companies to design products that prioritize sustainability without sacrificing aesthetics or functionality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Appliances:** Home appliance companies can capitalize on the trend towards industrial design and luxury products by developing unique and aesthetically pleasing humidifiers and other appliances. - **Environmentalism:** Companies and organizations focused on environmentalism can collaborate with home appliance companies to promote eco-friendly appliances that prioritize sustainability while still delivering on performance and style. - **Design and Fashion:** Designers and fashion companies can explore the intersection of home appliances and aesthetics, partnering with companies to create unique and stylish products that can contribute to a broader trend towards industrial-inspired design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cookware-Inspired Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sot-humidifier.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steamflow-humidifier.md) - [Air-Optimizing Humidifiers Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ph-air-manager.md) - [Triple-Purpose Air Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/root-humidity-conditioner.md) - [Mini Kitchen Cooking Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokir-cooking-curifier.md) - [Artistic Minimalism Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeroview-air-purifier.md) - [Skin-Caring Appliance Stacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellness-tower.md) - [Artful Bold Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balmuda-1.md) - [Smokestack Factory-Inspired Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complex-1.md)