# Playful Puzzle Fridges The Rubik's Cube Fridge Keeps Drink Cool in a Playful and Colorful Way By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzle-fridge References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/appliances/its-easy-to-solve-this-rubiks-cube-fridge/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1cb1/) While not many people will want to associate their refrigerators with mind games, [Rubik's Cube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-rubiks) has come out with a playful puzzle fridge that will attract those with an undying love for the toy. Retro and colorful, the puzzle fridge will add a fun element to any home or office, especially those that take pride on providing a laid-back environment. Available on ThinkGeek, the puzzle fridge is a [portable appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-portable-fridge) that can hold up to nine cans of soda pop and the equivalent amount of snacks. It comes with 110V and 12V power cords and a replacement sticker pack to keep it looking fresh. Yet there will never be enough stickers to make it look solved. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Playful Puzzle Home Appliances:** Innovation opportunity to create playful and colorful versions of traditional home appliances. - **Retro-themed Office Decor:** Innovation opportunity to create a line of retro-themed office decor that combines functionality with playful aesthetics. - **Portable Mini Fridges:** Innovation opportunity to develop portable mini-fridges with unique and eye-catching designs like the Rubik's Cube fridge. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Appliance Industry:** Industry focus on creating products with playful, aesthetic designs to appeal to consumers seeking unique home decor. - **Office Furnishing Industry:** Industry focus on creating retro-themed office decor that balances functionality with playful aesthetics. - **Travel and Adventure Industry:** Industry focus on creating unique and eye-catching portable appliances, such as the Rubik's Cube fridge, for consumers on-the-go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cubic Color-Changing Puzzle Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubiks-33-phantom.md) - [Impossible Iridescent Puzzle Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubiks-impossible-puzzle-cube.md) - [Interactive Gaming Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubiks-wowcube.md) - [Celebratory Puzzle Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50th-anniversary-rubiks-cube.md) - [Teen-Targeted Mini Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-chill-mini-fridge.md) - [Branded Denim Puzzle Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levis-x-rubiks-cube.md) - [Customizable LED Panel Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-moodup.md) - [Sleek Food Display Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kollect-smart.md) - [Compact Connected Drink Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocco-super-smart-fridge.md)