# Sleek Pivoting Presses This Iron by Adam Wendel Affords a More Fluid Maneuverability By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-09-08 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iron-by-adam-wendel References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/09/08/mouse-feel-for-pressing/) & [adamwendel](http://www.adamwendel.com/#1936664/Iron) With certain [household appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hapffe-waffle-maker), it's easy to get the impression that the manufacturers must not ever engage in chores that put their products to use. To this day, many are incredibly ineffective in either user-friendliness or functionality. This Iron by Adam Wendel does not necessarily challenge the potency of its conventional counterparts, but it does aim to redesign the staple domestic object with a special interest in [ergonomics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-mouse-concept). Instead of incorporating a fixed handle molded right into the top of the device, a [curved surface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qrevo-curvx) provides the ideal placement for your hand. A ball joint below allows you to guide the hot metal apparatus in any direction you choose with a flick of your wrist. The Iron by Adam Wendel also boasts an FOLED screen and a remarkable water reservoir within the fulcrum. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ergonomic Appliance Design:** Opportunity for creating household appliances with improved user-friendliness and functionality through innovative ergonomic design. - **Ball Joint Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity by incorporating ball joint technology in various products to allow flexible movement and maneuverability. - **FOLED Integration:** Potential for integrating flexible OLED screens (FOLED) in different devices to enhance user experience and display capabilities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Household Appliances:** Appliance manufacturers can explore new design possibilities to create more user-friendly and functional products. - **Product Manufacturing:** Opportunity for companies specializing in manufacturing to incorporate ball joint technology into their product lines for increased flexibility. - **Display Technology:** Companies in the display technology industry can capitalize on FOLED integration to provide innovative and flexible visual solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ergonomic Circular Steam Irons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ironb.md) - [Dual-Fucntional Steam Iron Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darimeven.md) - [Fully Automated Ironing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fully-automated-ironing-system.md) - [Shapeshifting Garment Care Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garment-steamer.md) - [Pressurized Steam-Equipped Clothing Irons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pressurized-steamequipped-clothing-iron.md) - [Clip-Style Clothing Care Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steamur.md) - [Design-Conscious Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-heater.md) - [Space-Saving Garment Care Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-dualfunction-ironing-board-mirror.md) - [Mindful Design Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hapffe-waffle-maker.md)