# Compartmentalized Water Warmers Modular Kettle Can Heat Up Single Servings at Once or Separately By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-02-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-kettle References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2015/02/12/hot-bod/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/danielallcock/LUME) Like many creatives, the designer of this modular kettle is well aware of the excess of energy wasted for the simple but common task of boiling water. In some homes and offices, [water heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warmflow-messenger) seem to be switched on constantly, consuming great power with much of it being a waste. Daniel Allcook's solution is the LUME Kettle concept, which is modular and resizable to cater to warming different quantities. One single rectangular reservoir unit can be sandwiched between the base and the lid, boiling enough to make a large cup of tea. To prepare enough for multiple people, [compartments can be stacked](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-stainlesssteel), actually taking the same amount of time to reach 100 degrees. Each part of the LUME modular kettle has its own hot element, constituting an efficient and economical appliance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modular Kettles:** Modular kettles offer the opportunity for energy-efficient and customizable water heating. - **Single-serving Appliances:** Single-serving appliances provide convenience and potential energy savings for individuals or small groups. - **Energy-efficient Appliance Design:** Energy-efficient appliance design focuses on reducing waste and optimizing resource consumption. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing:** Kitchen appliance manufacturers can explore the production of modular kettles to cater to different consumer needs and preferences. - **Hospitality and Office Supplies:** The hospitality and office supplies industry can benefit from single-serving appliances for efficient and convenient hot beverage preparation. - **Sustainable Product Design:** The field of sustainable product design can incorporate energy-efficient design principles to create environmentally friendly appliances like the LUME modular kettle. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Compact Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-kettle.md) - [Modular Travel Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra.md) - [Minimalist Designer Kitchen Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usm-kettle.md) - [Minimalist Hot Water Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-instantheating-water-dispenser.md) - [Stacked Tea Kettle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stacked-tea-kettle.md) - [Adjustable Temperature Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/o-kettle.md) - [Stackable Modular Induction Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookmate-kitchen-appliance.md) - [Tea Vessel-Inspired Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonkettle.md) - [Stackable Modular Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/module-table-lamp.md)