# Placemat Pot Lids The 'Top & Down' Pot and Lid Highlights a Dual-Purpose Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pot-and-lid References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/01/17/upturned-utensil/) The 'Top & Down' pot and lid are the design work of Zhang Weiwei and feature a design that is [dual-purpose](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luneup) in order to help increase the overall efficiency of the equipment aesthetic. The design of the 'Top & Down' sees the lid portion utilized as a means of keeping the pot covered, but also as a piece of equipment to hold the pot above surfaces as a rest. This makes it a great piece of equipment for serving food that has been prepared as well as a way to protect tabletops from damage from hot pans. The 'Top & Down' pot and lid is the winner of the Red Dot Design Award for 2016 and identify how [kitchen equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-cookware) can be made more efficient without compromising on style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dual-purpose Design:** The dual-purpose design trend allows for increased efficiency and versatility in kitchen equipment. - **Equipment Aesthetic:** The equipment aesthetic trend focuses on making kitchen tools functional while also visually appealing. - **Efficiency Without Compromise:** The efficiency without compromise trend emphasizes the importance of creating innovative products that are both efficient and stylish. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry can capitalize on the dual-purpose design trend by creating innovative products that enhance efficiency and aesthetics. - **Home Appliances:** The home appliances industry can explore the equipment aesthetic trend by designing kitchen tools that are not only functional but also blend seamlessly with modern home decor. - **Product Design:** The product design industry can embrace the efficiency without compromise trend by developing innovative solutions that prioritize both efficiency and style in various product categories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Steamer-Pot Combos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-pot1.md) - [Anti-Scald Protective Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protective-covers.md) - [Contemporary Smart Cooker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ods.md) - [Efficiently Convenient Cookwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-pot.md) - [Space-Saving Cookwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacesaving-cookware.md) - [Naturalistic Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apot-selfwatering-planter.md) - [Cookware-Encapsulating Kitchen Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splatterdm.md) - [Modular Serving Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-serving-dish.md) - [Revolutionary Splatter Guards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adjustable-stovetop-splatter-guard.md)