# Modern Minimalist Humidifiers The Ultrasonic MUJI Has an Asymmetrical Yet Balanced Design By Amelia Roblin | Published 2017-05-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-humidifier References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/ultrasonic-muji-humidifier-kazushige-miyake/) & [kazushigemiyake](http://www.kazushigemiyake.com/humidifier-3/) This minimalist humidifier sure has come a long way from its preceding appliances just one generation ago. The carefully designed object is efficient enough to be small and slender and it visually conceals any of the functional elements that users are accustomed to seeing. A single, subtle button enables you to toggle between three modes, and a [slim little chimney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molekule-mo-glow) emerges from the top to expel a [plume of steam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serena-antigravity-humidifier). This particular feature keeps moisture from condensing on the tabletop. One wouldn't necessarily identify the Ultrasonic MUJI minimalist humidifier at first look, but that is a part of its appeal. The beautiful frosted white of Kazushige Miyake's design enables it to blend into a space, or be featured as a sculptural object on a cleared surface. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Home Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing home appliances with minimalistic aesthetics and sleek functionality. - **Efficient and Concealed Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating products with efficient, compact designs that conceal functional elements. - **Seamless Integration in Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing products that seamlessly blend into a space or can be showcased as sculptural objects. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Appliance Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating minimalist designs into a wide range of home appliances. - **Interior Design Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing products that can seamlessly integrate into various interior design styles. - **Home Decor Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating home decor items that serve functional purposes while adding elegance and simplicity to any space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Contemporary Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steamflow-humidifier.md) - [Slender Two-in-One Air Modifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humidifier-and-air-purifier.md) - [Compact Humidifier Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-humidifier.md) - [Plant-Powered Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-humidifier.md) - [Flower-Filled Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aromatherapy-humidifier.md) - [Air-Optimizing Humidifiers Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ph-air-manager.md) - [Humidifying Stoneware Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumo-humidifier.md) - [Artistic Minimalism Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeroview-air-purifier.md) - [Living Moss Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-humidifier-concept.md)