The Searzall by Booker and Dax Lab, a studio based in New York City, is essentially a handheld broiler inspired by the design of a classic blowtorch. The purpose of such an exciting tweak is to get the effects of a blowtorch without that torch aftertaste. It achieves this by forcing the flame through two layers of heat-proof mesh, thus largely reducing the flame to radiant heat.
Although a modern concept, the Searzall by Booker and Dax Lab doesn't look very modern at all. Instead, it has a steampunk appeal that many might be drawn to for sheer love of all things industrial and antiquated. Perfect for the professional and home cook, it "puts the power of a bed of hot coals in the palm of your hand –instantly," the designers state.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Torch-free Cooking
- The Searzall by Booker and Dax Lab eliminates the aftertaste produced by blowtorches, allowing for a new category of torch-free cooking.
- Handheld Broilers
- The hand-held design of the Searzall by Booker and Dax Lab offers consumers a more versatile and user-friendly cooking experience.
- Steampunk Kitchenware
- The Searzall by Booker and Dax Lab's steampunk design has proven attractive to consumers who value traditional design in their kitchenware.
Where This Applies
- Cookware Manufacturing
- Manufacturers can explore creating more handheld kitchenware designs, such as the Searzall by Booker and Dax Lab, to improve versatility and ease-of-use for consumers.
- Restaurant Equipment Supply
- Supply companies can take advantage of torch-free cooking trends by offering more equipment options designed to eliminate traditional torch aftertaste, such as the Searzall by Booker and Dax Lab.
- Industrial Design
- The popularity of the Searzall by Booker and Dax Lab's steampunk design is proof that industrial design can be a valuable asset to kitchenware, and designers can explore incorporating more steampunk aesthetics into everyday cooking tools.
