# Multi-Functional Strainer Bowls The OneBowl Does Several Dishes Work in One By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-07-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onebowl References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1988391132/cook-strain-eat-and-store-your-food-all-in-onebowl) Created by Justin Herd, the OneBowl is a handy, innovative dish that allows you to cook, strain, eat and store your meal without transferring its contents. The [microwave-safe bowl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rangemate) is equipped with a built-in strainer, activated by rotating handles, and a [snap-on lid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eternos-serving-bowl) for further safe-keeping. Herd's inspiration comes from a familiar story: As a college student, Herd survived on what he refers to as the "[Ramen Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-and-eat-ramen) every day" diet. While ramen has many advantages (low cost, literally anyone can make it), it does require a fair share of dishes. One for cooking, one for straining, one for eating and yet another for storing. Herd's idea combines every function of these separate bowls into one, making your tower of dirty dishes a thing of the past. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 33% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multi-functional Cookware:** Opportunity for kitchenware companies to innovate and consolidate cooking tools into all-in-one products. - **Microwave-safe Kitchenware:** Opportunity for kitchenware companies to develop more microwave-safe products to cater to busy lifestyles. - **Convenient Food Preparation:** Opportunity for companies to develop more products that make food preparation and cleanup quick and easy for busy individuals. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchenware:** Companies in the kitchenware industry can create more versatile and efficient cooking tools for customers. - **Consumer Goods:** Companies in the consumer goods industry can invest in microwave-safe products that cater to busy individuals needing to cook and reheat meals quickly. - **Food Services:** Innovative food service providers could adopt multi-functional kitchenware tools to reduce the number of dishes generated in food preparation and provide quick and convenient meals to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Functional Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-food-container.md) - [Multifunctional Dog Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-bowls.md) - [Dedicated Instant Noodle Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanko-instant-ramen-for-one-cooker.md) - [Multi-Functional Cook Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-cooking-appliance.md) - [Versatile Steamer-Pot Combos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-pot1.md) - [Multi-Functional Pasta Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-pasta-spoon.md) - [Freshness-Preserving Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eternos-serving-bowl.md) - [Mess-Avoiding Dipping Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dipidup.md) - [Miniature Colorful Rice Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowld-mini-rice-cooker.md)