# Bulbous Bread Heaters The Roastie Toaster Makes the Perfect Toast in an Eco-Friendly Manner By Meghan Young | Published 2011-04-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roastie-toaster References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2011/04/19/roastie-toaster-concept-allows-for-perfect-toasting-sadly-only-one-slice-at-a-time-though/) & [glowkarbonmade](http://glowka.carbonmade.com/projects/2947977#1) Toasting one's bread is not a task to take lightly, therefore if you are a toast connoisseur like myself, you might want to consider adding the Roastie toaster to your [kitchen appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-kitchen-appliances) wish list. This revolutionary toaster comes in a spherical shape in order to perfectly toast your bread like no other appliance out there can. Designed by Mateusz Główka who hails from the [Academy of Fine Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sapling-spirits) in Krakow, Poland, the Roastie toaster also boasts a [transparent encasement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-simplitouch-xl) in order for the user to keep a vigilant eye on his or her toast to avoid any unfortunate events such as burnt toast. Best of all, because of the Roastie toaster's enclosed space and shielded arms, the time and electricity needed for baking is cut down. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Spherical Toasters:** A trend of designing toasters in a spherical shape to provide a unique toasting experience. - **Transparent Encasements:** A trend of incorporating transparent encasements in kitchen appliances to allow users to monitor the cooking process. - **Energy-efficient Toasters:** A trend of creating toasters that reduce baking time and electricity consumption. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchen Appliance:** Kitchen appliance industry can capitalize on the trend of designing toasters in a spherical shape to cater to toast connoisseurs. - **Home Appliance:** Home appliance manufacturers can explore the trend of incorporating transparent encasements in their products to enhance user experience. - **Energy Conservation:** Energy conservation industry can leverage the trend of energy-efficient toasters to promote sustainability in home appliances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist One-Slice Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toast-appliance.md) - [Multi-Position Bread Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taurus-toaster-30.md) - [Modern Smart Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instaglo-toaster.md) - [Touchscreen Interface Smart Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasty-one.md) - [Precision Touchscreen-Enabled Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tineco-toasty-one.md) - [Modern WiFi-Equipped Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolution-cooking.md) - [Optic Sensor Smart Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breville-eye-q-auto.md) - [Modern Japanese Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-toaster.md) - [Bakery-Grade Countertop Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balmuda-toaster-pro.md)