# Kitchen-Ready Tablet Docks The Prep Step iPad Stand Outfits Your Device to be the Perfect Cookbook By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-02-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prep-step-ipad-stand References: [quirky](http://www.quirky.com/products/463-Prep-step-kitchen-ipad-stand) There is always enough to clean after you've made dinner, not to add a sauce-spattered tablet to the mix. The Prep Step iPad Stand was designed to keep your handy device free of culinary muck so that you'll feel comfortable using this prized possession in a relatively chaotic room. Access countless recipes online while you bake by setting your gadget down on this clever Quirky product. It has a plastic base with storage, a warm bamboo surface and a dock bar made from stainless steel. With a flat top and a slightly sloping side, the Prep Step iPad Stand can hold your tablet in four orientations. An integrated splash guard cover lets you use your grubby fingers on your touchscreen without making your display dirty. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 68% | 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tablet Docks in the Kitchen:** A trend in creating tablet docks specifically designed for use in the kitchen, allowing for hands-free access to recipes and other cooking tools. - **Hygienic Tablet Accessories:** A trend in developing tablet accessories that prioritize cleanliness and hygiene, such as splash guards and easy-to-clean materials. - **Multi-functional Tablet Stands:** A trend in designing tablet stands with additional features, such as storage compartments and adjustable angles, to enhance functionality in various settings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchen Appliance Industry:** There is an opportunity for the kitchen appliance industry to integrate tablet docking technology into their products, creating a seamless user experience for cooking enthusiasts. - **Smart Home Industry:** The smart home industry can capitalize on the trend of tablet docks in the kitchen by developing compatible devices and apps that enhance the cooking experience and enable seamless integration with other smart home systems. - **Consumer Electronics Retailers:** Consumer electronics retailers have the opportunity to market and sell innovative tablet stands and accessories designed specifically for culinary use, catering to the growing demand for convenient and hygienic cooking tools. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Tablet-Transforming Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elago-magnetic-stand-for-ipad.md) - [Verstaile Tablet Docking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maghub-3.md) - [Tech-Friendly Organization Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sousshelf.md) - [Mobile Device Docking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usbc-stand-dock.md) - [All-in-One Countertop Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/countertop-workstation.md) - [Streamlined Meal Prep Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prepdeck-by-dash.md) - [Chef-Designed Outdoor Prep Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everdure-mobile-prep-kitchen.md) - [Angular Tablet Protector Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaka-magez-folio-2.md) - [Wireless Aluminum Tablet Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magfree-pro.md)