# Xylophone Kitchenware The Pitcher Indicates When it is Time to be Refilled By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-08-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitcher-xylophone References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/pitcher-plays-for-the-liquid-inside-in-xylophone-style/) & [petitinvention.wordpress](http://petitinvention.wordpress.com/2009/08/22/pitch♪er/) The Pitch♪er is a [musical flask](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-cheers) that tells users how much [water or juice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okapa) is left inside. Inspired by the xylophone, the Pitch♪er has a [metal handle with a tuning bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podio-cup) attached. The tones made with the handle indicate how much liquid is left inside. If the tone the Pitch♪er is higher, then it is full. As the tone becomes lower and lower, you will know that is empty. The Pitch♪er definitely takes the guesswork out, although it doesn’t seem like too hard of a task to find out what is left inside your jug. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 38% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Musical Kitchenware:** The integration of music into everyday kitchen products presents an opportunity for creative and unique design and function. - **Smart Pitchers:** Pitchers that intelligently track and display liquid levels could improve the efficiency and convenience of food and beverage service industries. - **Sensory Technology:** Incorporating sensory technology, such as sound and touch, in everyday products and appliances could enhance the user experience and create market differentiation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Goods:** Innovative kitchen products, such as the musical Pitcher, that combine form and function could find success in the home goods market. - **Food and Beverage Service:** Smart pitchers that display liquid levels could improve the efficiency and accuracy of food and beverage service in the hospitality industry. - **Consumer Electronics:** The integration of sensory technology in everyday products presents a market opportunity for companies in the consumer electronics industry to diversify their product lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automatic Water Filter Pitchers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-water-filter.md) - [Feline-Inspired Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balvi-meow-water-jug.md) - [Water Filtering Pitcher Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osoi.md) - [Audio Bottle Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-scales.md) - [Powered Pitcher-Style Water Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piurify-alchemy.md) - [Sleek Elevated Flat-Shaped Flasks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watr.md) - [Iconic Mid-Century Pitchers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koppel-pitcher.md) - [Shifting Hydration Cup Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilting-water-cup.md) - [Musical Instrument Pet Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-piano.md)