# Camera-Inspired Toasters The Leica Kitchen Toaster Takes Inspiration from the Shape of a DSLR By M | Published 2016-06-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-toaster References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/06/28/for-picture-perfect-toast/) & [ca.leica-camera](https://ca.leica-camera.com/) [Leica](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-multi) might be most well-known for its [photography products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-leica), but the brand has branched out to create a [kitchen toaster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balmuda-toaster-pro) with a similar aesthetic to its cameras. The toaster is designed for everyday use with an exterior that resembles a camera's aesthetic with curvaceous features and buttons that are a replica of the ones seen on well-made photography equipment. The toaster is a combined effort by PDF Design and creative Hyunmook Lim that replicates the look and feel of camera parts to create a kitchen appliance. The toaster opts for rounded edges and a slender shape that is unconventional to the standard rectangular design. The appliance fits two pieces of bread and comes in either a black, white or grey color scheme. The camera's famed red logo is located on the side of the toaster as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 80% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Camera-inspired Appliances:** Opportunity to develop other kitchen appliances inspired by camera design, such as blenders or microwaves. - **Aesthetic-driven Functional Design:** Opportunity to create everyday products with unconventional shapes and rounded edges that prioritize aesthetics without sacrificing functionality. - **Brand Collaboration:** Opportunity for other brands to collaborate with well-known photography brands to create unique and visually appealing products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchen Appliances:** Kitchen appliance manufacturers can explore camera-inspired designs to attract photography enthusiasts and consumers seeking unique and stylish products. - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies in the consumer electronics industry can leverage camera aesthetics to create innovative products that blend form and function. - **Home Decor and Furnishings:** Home decor and furnishings companies can incorporate camera-inspired design elements into their products, appealing to photography enthusiasts and fans of unique aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist One-Slice Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toast-appliance.md) - [Visualized Intelligent Toaster Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-simplitouch-xl.md) - [Modern Aesthetic Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hay-sowden-toaster.md) - [Precision Touchscreen-Enabled Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tineco-toasty-one.md) - [Multi-Position Bread Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taurus-toaster-30.md) - [Photography Brand Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-multi.md) - [Activewear-Branded Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-x-adidas-m-camera.md) - [Rocking Robotic Toaster Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-toaster.md) - [Fashionable Photography Brand Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-luxury-leather-goods.md)