# Quirky Mini Frothers Laurent Hongisto Creates Intriguing Gadgets By Meghan Young | Published 2010-01-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laurent-hongisto References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/laurent_hongistos_frother_and_wearable_usb_cable_15757.asp) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_work.asp?individual_id=280836) So, even though I read the word ‘frother’ when I stumbled upon a post about Laurent Hongisto, I couldn’t wrap my head around this quirky little gadget. I mean, it looks more like a mini space ship than a frother! But as I read on, I began to understand that Laurent Hongisto had a talent for making intriguing gadgets like this. Along with the frother, called the Frullino, which was cleverly constructed out of [IKEA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeahack-collection) products, Laurent Hongisto also created a wearable, [bracelet USB](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-ice-cream). Dubbed the Lisco, you’re sure to never lose it! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Quirky Gadgets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique and unconventional gadgets that stand out in the market. - **Wearable USB Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create USB devices that can be worn as stylish accessories for convenience and portability. - **Creative Product Hacks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore repurposing existing products to create innovative and functional gadgets with unexpected uses. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate playful designs and unconventional features into electronic devices to attract customers. - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge technology with fashion by developing wearable accessories that serve practical purposes like USB storage. - **Home Improvement:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative product hacks using readily available materials to provide clever solutions for everyday tasks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Hand-Held Frothers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-frother.md) - [Smart Milk Frothers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreo-baristamaker.md) - [Opulent Italian Milk Frothers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smeg-mini-milk-frother.md) - [Barista-Quality Frother Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delonghi.md) - [Eight-in-One Milk Frothing Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreo-baristamaker-air.md) - [Organically Curvaceous Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-coffee-machine.md) - [AI-Generated Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaudiinspired.md) - [Retro Cartoony Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platypus-coffee-machine.md) - [Luxe Low-Power Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-espresso-machine-and-frother.md)