# Sculptural Coffee Brewers This Pour-Over Coffee Maker is Influenced by Industrial Design By David Ingram | Published 2015-10-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-coffee References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2015/10/26/drip-brewing-coffee-just-got-dramatically-sculptural/) & [iikone.bigcartel](http://iikone.bigcartel.com/product/the-iikone-brewer) This pour-over [sculptural coffee maker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ratio-eight-series-2-coffee-machine) is a piece of industrial art that can be displayed on a kitchen countertop. The 'IIKONE' was created by Polish designer Bartosz Garlinski who combined his experience in industrial design together with his passion for coffee brewing. The sculptural brewer is made from a high-gloss and medical-grade stainless steel that has been [CNC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundlink-plus) machine cut and polished. The brewer itself stands on three legs, and uses the [pour-over method of coffee making](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-dripper-system), using a unique ring that holds a cone-shaped filter in place without obstructing it. This method of brewing removes any uneven surface tension on the filter, and in doing so allows for an undisturbed brewing process resulting in a less bitter and more complex cup of coffee. With the 'IIKONE' method of brewing, your morning cup of joe can become an sculptural spectacle each and every day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 62% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sculptural Coffee Brewers:** A trend of coffee brewers that prioritize aesthetic design, turning the brewing process into an art form. - **Industrial Design:** The trend of incorporating industrial design elements into everyday products for a sleek and modern aesthetic. - **Pour-over Coffee Method:** A growing trend in the coffee industry, offering a more precise and controlled brewing process for enhanced flavor profiles. ### Where This Applies - **Home Appliances:** Opportunity for home appliance manufacturers to develop coffee brewers that combine functionality with sculptural design. - **Kitchenware:** Innovation opportunity for kitchenware companies to create pour-over coffee makers that are visually appealing and enhance the coffee brewing experience. - **Specialty Coffee:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for specialty coffee shops to offer unique and visually striking pour-over coffee brewers as part of their brand experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Character Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-moky.md) - [Instrument-Resembling Coffee Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trumpet-coffee.md) - [Sleek Pour-Over Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pourover-coffee-maker1.md) - [Angled Immersion Coffee Brewer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oblic-dropper.md) - [Industrial Concrete Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grisbrew-espresso-maker.md) - [Tranquil Design Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenbrew-coffee-maker.md) - [Single-Cup Workstation Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewster-dcm5000.md) - [Stainless Coffee Press Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aarke-coffee-press.md) - [Designer Drip Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fellow-aiden.md)