# Keyboard-Shaped Waffle Makers 'The Keyboard Waffle Iron' Invites You to Play with Your Food By Ell Smith | Published 2017-09-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyboard--waffle-iron References: [incrediblethings](http://incrediblethings.com/food/ctrl-alt-delicious-keyboard-shaped-waffle-iron/) & [thekeyboardwaffleiron](http://www.thekeyboardwaffleiron.com/) 'The [Keyboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edglrd-x-higround) Waffle Iron' can add a touch of electronic fun to any kitchen counter top. Featuring a design that's as fun to look at as it is to use, this one-of-a-kind waffle maker achieves unique results in just four simple steps. To use it, you simply need to pour the mix onto the heated mold, place the [waffle iron](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-waffle-wedge-basket) on the stove, and flip it when it's ready. Whether at your kitchen stove, or on your [outdoor barbecue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-teppanyaki), this portable waffle maker was designed with consumer convenience in mind. Its long, unconventional shape enables consumers to enjoy a fluffy, Belgium-style waffle in under 10 minutes. The ingenious molding creates plenty of dents for the maple syrup to pool into, creating an amusing, mouth-watering experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Novelty Food Appliances:** The trend of creating unique and fun designs for cooking appliances creates an opportunity for businesses to attract customers who are looking for a more enjoyable and playful cooking experience. - **Portable Cooking Tools:** The design of the Keyboard Waffle Iron as a portable waffle maker highlights an opportunity for businesses to create cooking tools that are easy to transport and use in any location. - **Creative Food Presentation:** The Keyboard Waffle Iron's unconventional design and dent patterns create new opportunities for businesses to offer creative and visually interesting ways of presenting food. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Small Kitchen Appliances:** Companies in the small kitchen appliances industry can capitalize on the trend of creating unique and novel cooking appliances and tools. - **Outdoor Cooking Equipment:** The portability of the Keyboard Waffle Iron suggests that companies in the outdoor cooking equipment industry could take advantage of the trend of developing compact cooking tools that are suitable for use in outdoor spaces. - **Food Presentation and Styling:** The unconventional design of the Keyboard Waffle Iron emphasizes an opportunity for businesses in the food presentation and styling industry to develop creative and visually interesting ways of presenting food. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hollow Customizable Waffle Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefman-big-stuff.md) - [Mindful Design Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hapffe-waffle-maker.md) - [Mini Waffle Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-bite-maker.md) - [Smart Breakfast Griddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briochef.md) - [Stuffed Pancake Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cucinapro-stuffed-pancake-maker.md) - [Self-Referential Sandwich Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandwich-maker-concept.md) - [Toaster-Ready Griddle Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/griddle-pancakes.md) - [Waffle-Flavored Potato Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-city-waffle.md) - [Timeless Typewriter Keyboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeless-typewriter-keyboard-design.md)