This smart kettle design doesn't restrict itself by having to heat the water to one uniform temperature. This electric kettle from designers Yang Issie, Mo Junyuan and Tong Pokeys can be heated to different temperatures. In addition to being able things like tea, coffee, soup and instant oatmeal, this kettle can be set to lower temperatures if you just need warm water.
The smart kettle can be set to a range of temperatures, from 45 degrees Celsius to 92 degrees. For Haier, two different styles were conceived. One is white with silver detailing where as the other is black with textural elements.
The small kitchen appliances demonstrate how product design can go far beyond function.
What's Driving This Trend
- Adjustable Kettle Temperatures
- Smart kettles with adjustable temperatures are disrupting traditional kettle designs and presenting opportunities to improve consumer experiences.
- Flexible Temperature Control Products
- Flexible temperature control is a growing trend in the small kitchen appliance industry, with potential for further disruption in other industries.
- Personalized Beverage Preparation
- Smart kettles with adjustable temperatures allow for personalized preparation of various beverages, presenting opportunities to innovate in the beverage industry.
Who This Affects Most
- Small Kitchen Appliance
- The small kitchen appliance industry is being disrupted by smart kettles with flexible temperature control, presenting opportunities for product innovation.
- Beverage
- The beverage industry can benefit from the personalized preparation made possible by smart kettles with adjustable temperatures, with potential for disruption and innovation.
- Product Design
- Smart kettles with adjustable temperatures demonstrate the potential of product design to go beyond function, presenting opportunities to innovate in various industries beyond kitchen appliances.
