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Multifunctional Decorative Kitchen Devices

Thingk's Modern Kitchen Gadgets Have Beauty and Brains

— April 30, 2014 — Art & Design
These modern kitchen gadgets are the definition of multifunctional. Part of an Indiegogo campaign by Italian company Thingk, the GK series aims to be smart, beautifully designed and useful in many ways. The natural wooden blocks serve several purposes while also connecting to the internet.

Thingk's modern kitchen gadgets currently consist of two pieces. The GKILO is a kitchen scale when laid on one side, and acts as a clock when laid on the other side. It can be controlled using hand gestures and has no buttons or switches.

The CLOGK works as an analog clock and a kitchen timer, both of which are touch-activated. The round wooden stump can also function as a paperweight or contemporary design element. Both GK series devices can wirelessly interact with each other.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Kitchen Gadgets - Explore creating smart kitchen gadgets that have multiple functionalities, and can be controlled using gestures and wirelessly interact with each other.
2. Multifunctional Home Decor - Develop the concept of multifunctional home decor, where products can serve multiple purposes and have connectivity with other devices.
3. Analog-to-digital Conversion - Investigate integrating analog-to-digital conversion technology in household and kitchen products for increased utility.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - More and more companies in the consumer electronics industry are exploring innovative approaches that combine functionality with aesthetics.
2. Home Decor - Home decor is undergoing a transformation, with significant demand for products that can serve multiple purposes while also providing connectivity across platforms.
3. Kitchen Appliances - The kitchen appliance industry is ripe for disruption, with the introduction of smart and multifunctional products that enhance the efficiency of food preparation and cooking.
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