# Contemporary Rainfall Funnels The Rain Gauge is a Modern-Looking Precipitation Measurer By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-03-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rain-gauge References: [exhibition.ifdesign.de](http://exhibition.ifdesign.de/entrydetails_en.html?mode=madr&offset=3) & [toolsdesign](http://www.toolsdesign.com/tools-products-2012.html) The Rain Gauge is a lovely product that enables you to stay knowledgeable about the [climate in your own backyard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-weather-station). While it might initially look like a hi-tech outdoor appliance, you'll discover that it's quite basic in function and pleasantly contemporary in appearance. Conceived by Tools Design and manufactured by Eva Solo of Denmark, the contraption comprises a long soil-penetrating spike that seems to broaden into a conical form to take on the silhouette of a blooming flower. The smooth and sculptural object integrates a [funnel-shaped beaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamfarms) that can be easily emptied and reinserted. The Rain Gauge has [numerical volume markers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enso-tape) from point to rim that are visible down a side slit and help you to read the amount of fallen water. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Contemporary Rainfall Measurement:** Tools Design and Eva Solo have created a modern-looking, easy-to-use rain gauge that provides a new take on an old device. - **Sustainable Landscaping Tools:** The Rain Gauge is just one example of a modern, stylish, and sustainable product for use in any backyard. - **Precision Weather Tracking:** The Rain Gauge introduces new possibilities for precision weather tracking in residential areas. ### Where This Applies - **Home and Garden:** The Rain Gauge is the perfect addition to any landscaping or outdoor home accessory product lineup. - **Weather Tools and Technology:** The Rain Gauge exemplifies a new design language for weather measurement and monitoring for both consumers and professionals. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The eco-friendly design of The Rain Gauge adds to a growing market for sustainable outdoor products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rainwater Multifunctional Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raindrop-1.md) - [Stylish Mechanical Weather Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skymill.md) - [Branch-Like Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aghsan.md) - [Artful Bold Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balmuda-1.md) - [Artful Sculptural Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inbetween-umbrella.md) - [Rain-Inspired Glassware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/syksy.md) - [Minimal Gridded Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-grid.md) - [Eco-Conscious Rain-Harvesting Headwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daughters-of-rain.md) - [Colorful Elevated Glassware Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-glassware.md)