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# Digital Measuring Cups
The SmartMeasure Cup is an Easy Way to Measure Ingredients

By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-08-05 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartmeasure-measuring-cup
References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/SmartMeasure_Measuring_Cup_Concept--Design--Gear.html) & [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2009/08/smartmeasure_cup_concept.html)

For people that have bad eyesight, the SmartMeasure Measuring Cup might be a solution to measuring ingredients in the kitchen. The hand device, created by Ryan Eder & Chris Daniels of Priority Designs, digitally shows how much content is in the measuring cup.

The SmartMeasure Measuring Cup even has an LCD display that comes in handy at night. With this gadget you can throw away your old glass measuring cup and stop squinting.

**Implications** - The SmartMeasure Measuring Cup enhances consumer ability to be accurate in a convenient way. This alleviates consumer stress of having to be cognitively engaged in a menial task. Corporations trying to differentiate themselves from their competitors may consider enhancing the convenience of their wares.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.3/10
- Popularity: 23% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Smart Kitchen Tools:** Innovative kitchen gadgets like the SmartMeasure Measuring Cup may inspire further development of smart kitchen tools for easier and more accurate cooking.
- **Digital Measurement Devices:** The SmartMeasure Measuring Cup showcases the potential for digital measurement devices in various industries, including baking and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- **Assistive Technology:** The SmartMeasure Measuring Cup is an example of assistive technology that can help individuals with visual impairment or other disabilities, leading to potential opportunities in the healthcare industry.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Kitchenware:** The development of the SmartMeasure Measuring Cup may inspire innovation in the kitchenware industry, encouraging companies to create more convenient and accurate cooking tools.
- **Baking:** Digital measuring tools like the SmartMeasure Measuring Cup can be beneficial in the baking industry for precision and consistent recipes.
- **Pharmaceuticals:** Digital measurement devices like the SmartMeasure Measuring Cup can be used in the pharmaceutical industry for precise measuring of ingredients in drug manufacturing.

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