# Retractable Cheese Shredders The Satellite Multifunctional Grater Opens Up for Ease of Use By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-10-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-multifunctional-grater References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/satellite-multifunctional-grater-can-spread-its-wings-when-needed/) & [designnobis](http://www.designnobis.com/) Shredding cheese is a much more laborious activity than it really should be, but cooks might begin to detest the task a little less if the Satellite Multifunctional Grater graduates to a real product on the market. So far simply a concept, the cutting-edge implement conceived by DesignNobis and Dr. Hakan Gursu appeals to the user in a number of ways. First of all, it provides him with a selection of [seven different cheese grater blades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-petal-grater), optimized to produce precisely the appropriate ribbons of romano you desire. The four-sided contraption can have one template snapped into each face, with the ability to open up over a bowl or a plate for the convenient accumulation of delicious [slivers of dairy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-sharp-triple-white-cheddar-shreds). The near-horizontal angle makes the Satellite Multifunctional Grater easier on the wrist, and [stainless steel plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caraway-kitchen-gadget) can be wipes completely clean in the dishwasher. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multifunctional Kitchen Tools:** The concept of the Satellite Multifunctional Grater highlights the trend of creating kitchen tools that can perform multiple tasks, offering convenience and efficiency for users. - **Customizable Food Preparation:** The selection of seven different grater blades in the Satellite Multifunctional Grater exemplifies the trend of customizable food preparation, allowing users to achieve the desired results. - **Ergonomic Kitchen Gadgets:** The near-horizontal angle of the Satellite Multifunctional Grater showcases the trend of designing ergonomic kitchen gadgets that reduce strain and discomfort during use. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** The Satellite Multifunctional Grater presents an opportunity for the kitchenware industry to develop innovative products that cater to the needs of modern home cooks. - **Food Preparation Equipment:** The concept of customizable grater blades in the Satellite Multifunctional Grater suggests an opportunity for the food preparation equipment industry to offer versatile and adaptable tools. - **Appliances and Kitchen Gadgets:** The ergonomic design of the Satellite Multifunctional Grater indicates a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for the appliances and kitchen gadgets industry, where the focus is on user comfort and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plate-Style Graters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plate-grater.md) - [Two-Sided Speed Graters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ograte.md) - [Mini Handheld Graters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palm-grater.md) - [Miniature Handheld Graters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irogami-grater.md) - [Stylish Kitchen Gadget Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savor-series.md) - [Avocado-Shaped Vegetable Cutters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avo-multifunction-veggie-cutter.md) - [Multi-Functional Pasta Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-pasta-spoon.md) - [High-Quality Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highquality-kitchen-tool.md) - [Telescoping Component Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-kitchen-aid.md)