# Modular Multifunctional Kitchen Appliances Lars Junker & Mark Fung Design the Pronto and Alto By Amy Duong | Published 2023-02-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pronto-and-alto References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/02/15/this-modular-kitchen-appliance-does-the-job-of-a-weighing-scale-pressure-cooker-saucepan-and-air-fryer/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cookingpal/pronto-and-alto/)  Lars Junker & Mark Fung design the new [Pronto and Alto](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pronto-cafe-pokmon) kitchen appliances that offer [multiple functions in the kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actifry-appliance). Starting with the Pronto, it is designed with features including weighing, slow-cooking, simmering, oven air-frying, reheating, sauteing, and more. The [modular companion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-cube-cooking-system) known as Alto eases the cooking process for users overall. At a first glance of the Pronto, it has a modern and futuristic look of a pressure cooker with a compact shape and cylindrical design. When opening the lid, it unveils a 6-quart ILAG ceramic-coated aluminum pot within. This allows users to cool meals for up to 6 people. Additionally, the built-in scale allows easy portion control, and the handles make it easy to serve without additional utensils. Image Credit: Lars Junker, Mark Fung ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modular Multifunctional Kitchen Appliances:** The Pronto and Alto offer multiple functions in the kitchen through their modern and futuristic design. - **Compact and Portable Appliances:** The cylindrical design of the Pronto allows for easy storage and transport, opening up opportunities for portable cooking appliances. - **Integrated Weighing Scales:** The built-in scale in the Pronto offers an opportunity for other kitchen appliances to integrate precise portion control and measurement. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing:** Manufacturers could explore modular and multifunctional designs to offer customers greater convenience and flexibility in the kitchen. - **Home Meal Delivery Services:** Companies providing pre-made meals could benefit from integrated weighing scales in kitchen appliances to control portion sizes and provide nutritional information to customers. - **Outdoor Cooking Equipment:** The compact and portable design of the Pronto opens up opportunities for manufacturers of outdoor cooking equipment, such as camping stoves or tailgating grills. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Countertop Multi-Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookingpal-pronto.md) - [Multi-Functional Cook Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-cooking-appliance.md) - [Hybrid Heating Countertop Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-cooker.md) - [Stackable Modular Induction Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookmate-kitchen-appliance.md) - [One-Person Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-cooking-appliance.md) - [Modular Induction Cooktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electrolux-jodana.md) - [Ai-Powered Recipe-Generating Appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kitchen-cosmo.md) - [Modern Compact Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-kitchen-appliances.md) - [Contemporary Smart Cooker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ods.md)