# Singing Kitchen Utensils The Musical Kettle Plays Your Favourite Tune By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-08-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musical-kettle References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/Musical_Kettle--MusicKit--Gear.html) & [yurisuzuki](http://www.yurisuzuki.com/musicalkettle.html) Every day we are surrounded by obnoxious sounds, from car alarms and blaring sirens on fire trucks to doorbells and your neighbors' invading hip hop music. The [Musical Kettle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-electric-kettle), by Naoki Kawamotom, adds a little more noise to your day by playing (what could be) your new favorite tune. The kettle is part of a project series called ‘[re-design soundscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-heirloom)’ and whistles a tune when the kettle starts to boil. **Implications** - Any company seeking to capitalize on the newfound premium placed on design originality would be wise to invest in a product that slightly alters a [traditional household appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-front-load-washer). By providing consumers with an unorthodox form of a familiar product, the company stands to benefit from consumers who seek excitement in their daily surroundings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Obnoxious Sounds:** Companies can innovate by creating products that help reduce or mask obnoxious sounds in everyday life. - **Design Originality:** Investing in products that offer unique and unconventional designs can attract consumers seeking excitement in their daily surroundings. - **Musical Appliances:** Developing household appliances that incorporate music or sound elements can provide a new and enjoyable user experience. ### Where This Applies - **Home Appliance Industry:** The home appliance industry can explore the inclusion of music or sound features in their products to enhance user experience and differentiate from competitors. - **Noise-canceling Technology:** Companies in the noise-canceling technology industry can develop innovative solutions to reduce or mask obnoxious sounds in various settings. - **Product Design Industry:** The product design industry has the opportunity to create unique and original designs for traditional household appliances, catering to consumers' desire for novelty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Instrument-Resembling Coffee Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trumpet-coffee.md) - [Minimalist Designer Kitchen Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usm-kettle.md) - [Teatime-Inspired Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musical-tea-set-toy.md) - [Vibrantly Designed Tea Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-kettle-collective.md) - [Exclusive Modern Electric Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-electric-kettle.md) - [Tea Vessel-Inspired Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonkettle.md) - [Adjustable Temperature Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/o-kettle.md) - [Modern Electric Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gooseneck-kettles.md) - [Minimal Metallic Stealthy Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aarke-kettle.md)