# Q-Shaped Compact Brewers The P-Cup Coffee Maker is Efficiently Formed for its Function By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-07-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p-cup-coffee-maker References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/07/14/coffee-perks/) There's a culinary appliance to take care of just about every food prep task, so it's great to see such a staple item decrease in size and relieve kitchens of a little clutter. The P-Cup Coffee Maker can perform its straightforward duty without any added demands on space. Designer Seung Jun Jeong was very concerned about the convenience of this contraption, combining its [compact form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kmini-mate-brewer) with a [paper cup dispenser](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xpod) as well. The discernible user-friendliness of the P-Cup Coffee Maker is evident, rendering it an ideal apparatus for a trendy office environment. One can only wonder about the inner workings of the [coffee machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demi) -- perhaps the java percolation process dictates its circular appearance. The overall shape becomes a ring with a tail, embodying a contemporary aesthetic that confirms the creator's interest in conceiving an elegant object. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 66% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Compact Culinary Appliances:** The decreasing size of staple kitchen appliances is creating opportunities for more efficient and clutter-free food preparation. - **User-friendly Coffee Machines:** The P-Cup Coffee Maker demonstrates the growing trend of coffee machines designed for convenience and ease of use in trendy office environments. - **Contemporary Aesthetics in Appliances:** The P-Cup Coffee Maker's ring-shaped design showcases the trend of incorporating elegant and modern aesthetics into everyday objects. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the kitchen appliance industry have opportunities to innovate by creating smaller and more efficient appliances. - **Office Coffee Solutions:** Companies in the office coffee industry can tap into the demand for user-friendly coffee machines like the P-Cup Coffee Maker. - **Home Decor and Design:** The trend of contemporary aesthetics in appliances opens up new possibilities for designers and manufacturers in the home decor and design industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Speaker-Like Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-capsule-coffee-machine.md) - [Bean-Shaped Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-coffee-machine.md) - [Character Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-moky.md) - [Efficient Modern Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singlecup-coffee-maker.md) - [Minimalist One-Button Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muuto-coffee-maker.md) - [Stacking Mobile Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-coffee-grinder.md) - [At-Home Coffee Pod Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-pod-maker.md) - [Space-Saving Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-kaffe-demi.md) - [Compact Coffee Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kmini-mate-brewer.md)