# 2-in-1 Kitchen Appliances The Ketmer by Tirdad Kiamanesh Boasts an Unexpected Combination By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ketmer-by-tirdad-kiamanesh References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/04/22/unexpected-combo-appliance/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/tirdadkiamanesh/Ketmer) The Ketmer by Tirdad Kiamanesh, a designer based in Milan, Italy, is a [kitchen appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actifry-appliance) that boasts two functions, one obvious and another unexpected. Shaped like a kettle, it is clear that this design is made to [boil water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gooseneck-kettles). What is not clear is that it doubles as a steamer. Made with health-conscious individuals in mind, the Ketmer by Tirdad Kiamanesh, a clever name that combines the words 'kettle' and 'steamer,' is much more practical than either on their own. In a way, a kettle isn't so far off from a steamer since it produces quite of bit of steam when boiling water. It was created to address people's desire for [kettles with much more function](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-electric-kettle). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Multi-functional Appliances:** The creation of unique kitchen appliances that have multiple functions beyond their obvious use could be an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the appliance industry. - **Innovative Product Design:** Innovative design, such as the Ketmer, that combines unexpected functions can offer businesses an opportunity for differentiation in the competitive appliance market. - **Health-conscious Appliances:** Designing appliances with health in mind could be a trend for businesses to capitalize on and create disruptive innovations that cater to consumers' growing interest in wellness and healthy living. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchen Appliance:** The kitchen appliance industry could benefit from developing more unique and multi-functional products like the Ketmer. - **Product Design:** The Ketmer's innovative design presents opportunities for businesses in the product design industry to think outside of the box and create more inventive and unexpected products. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** Businesses within the health and wellness industry can partner with kitchen appliance companies to create products like the Ketmer that cater to health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Steamer-Pot Combos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-pot1.md) - [Multi-Functional Cook Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-cooking-appliance.md) - [Minimalist Designer Kitchen Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usm-kettle.md) - [Telescoping Component Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-kitchen-aid.md) - [Tumbler-Inspired Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-travel-kettle.md) - [Minimal Metallic Stealthy Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aarke-kettle.md) - [Modular Multifunctional Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pronto-and-alto.md) - [Contemporary Smart Cooker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ods.md) - [Tea Vessel-Inspired Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonkettle.md)