# Collapsible Baking Bowls The Quirky Mixipan Transforms to Offer Two Sizes of Dish By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-11-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quirky-mixipan References: [quirky](http://www.quirky.com/products/547-Mixipan-) Cupboard space is a problem area in the majority of domestic kitchens, so finding [compact items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kilne-1) and eliminating unneeded ones can be a constant practice. The Quirky Mixipan assists with both of these considerations by reducing in scale, and offering at least a pair of functions in one clever design. Jon Vanderbeek came up with the idea for the silicone vessel that could be used as a [mixing bowl and a baking dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-serving-dish). Its most wonderfully convenient perk is discovered when you endeavor to make a cake, for instance. Blend all of your ingredients together inside the expanded Quirky Mixipan, then simply [fold the sides down](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elio) into a shorter dish when it's time to slip it into the oven. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 40% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Collapsible Kitchenware:** The trend of collapsible kitchenware provides innovative solutions for saving cupboard space in domestic kitchens. - **Multipurpose Design:** The trend of multipurpose design offers products that serve multiple functions, providing convenience and practicality for users. - **Space-saving Solutions:** The trend of space-saving solutions addresses the need for compact items in kitchens, optimizing storage space. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchenware Manufacturing:** The kitchenware manufacturing industry can explore opportunities in creating more collapsible products to meet the demand for space-efficient solutions. - **Home Appliance Manufacturing:** The home appliance manufacturing industry can incorporate multipurpose designs into their products to cater to consumers' desire for versatility and functionality. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can provide space-saving solutions in kitchen layouts by incorporating collapsible elements into cabinetry and storage systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mini Kitchen Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-bakeware.md) - [Multi-Functional Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-kitchen-tools.md) - [Single-Piece Silicone Measuring Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boi-measuring-cup.md) - [Compact Portable Dish Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-rack-2.md) - [Space-Saving Cookwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacesaving-cookware.md) - [Multi-Functional Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-food-container.md) - [Collapsible Microwave Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-microwave.md) - [Versatile Kitchen Multi-Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-multitools.md) - [Collapsible Folding Carrier Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-cup.md)