# Donut-Shaped Air Purifiers The PlusMinusZero Humidifier Version 3 is Sleek and Simple By Meghan Young | Published 2012-04-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plusminuszero-humidifier-version-3 References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2012/04/09/humidifiers-dont-have-to-look-so-functional-all-the-time/) & [japantrendshop](http://www.japantrendshop.com/plusminuszero-humidifier-version-p-1395.html) As purely functional as a [home air purifier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windmill) is meant to be, the PlusMinusZero Humidifier Version 3 shows that it doesn't have to look it at all times. This humidifier may first and foremost hydrate the air, but it does so in a [stylish manner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-air-purifier-table) than doesn't compromise the look of a room. Shaped like a donut, it is small, sleek and simple. It is also very easy to use despite having a Japanese-only instruction manual. The PlusMinusZero Humidifier Version 3 was conceived and created by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa. Available in three different colors (brown, red and green), it comes with a steam fan function that better distributes the steam around a living space for a healthier overall lifestyle. Uniquely sculptural, no one will know that it's a humidifier. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 16% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sculptural Air Purifiers:** Opportunity for air purifier manufacturers to create products with unique designs that blend into home decor. - **Multifunctional Home Appliances:** Opportunity for manufacturers to combine air purifiers with other appliances, such as humidifiers, for added convenience and value. - **User-friendly Product Design:** Opportunity for designers to create easy-to-use appliances that do not require extensive instruction manuals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Appliances:** Manufacturers of home appliances can branch into air purifiers and humidifiers with unique designs and added functions. - **Interior Design:** Interior design professionals can recommend stylish air purifiers and humidifiers as part of their decorating solutions for clients. - **Consumer Health:** Companies focused on consumer health can prioritize air purifiers and humidifiers with improved functionality and ease of use for healthier living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Bold Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balmuda-1.md) - [Air-Optimizing Humidifiers Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ph-air-manager.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steamflow-humidifier.md) - [Advanced Hands-Free Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-purifier-humidify.md) - [Artistic Minimalism Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeroview-air-purifier.md) - [Humidifying Home Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-puricare-hydrotower.md) - [Style-Conscious Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windmill-air-purifier.md) - [Flower-Filled Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aromatherapy-humidifier.md) - [Disguised Minimalist Dehumidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clock.md)