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# Simplistic Combo Kitchen Aids
The Hobbyhorse is a Mobile Workspace for Cramped Cooking Quarters

By Michael Hines | Published 2012-02-08 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hobbyhorse
References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/hobbyhorse-mini-kitchen-wheels-instant-barbecuing.html) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Hobbyhorse/3079745)

The Hobbyhorse is a delightfully low-tech kitchen aid designed to help you get the most out of your cramped cooking quarters. Philip Appleton's design is an all-in-one cutting board, trash bin, compost bin and herb garden made using cherry wood and aluminum.

Counter space and cupboards are often at a premium in [cramped apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype). The Hobbyhorse would provide both a mobile cutting board and storage space for chefs working in tiny kitchens. The ability to [grow herbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auk-mini) in the Hobbyhorse would be great for those who want to grow their own food, but don't have the window space. Appleton's design is colorful, functional and best of all, could be produced relatively soon thanks to its simple design.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.3/10
- Popularity: 34% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Mobile Kitchen Aids:** The Hobbyhorse is a mobile cutting board and storage space that addresses the limited counter space and storage challenges in tiny kitchens.
- **Urban Gardening:** The Hobbyhorse's built-in herb garden offers a solution for individuals who want to grow their own food in small apartments with limited access to window space.
- **Low-tech Innovations:** The simple yet functional design of the Hobbyhorse highlights the disruptive potential of low-tech solutions for everyday kitchen needs.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Kitchenware:** The Hobbyhorse can disrupt the traditional kitchenware market by providing a compact and versatile all-in-one solution for small kitchens.
- **Home Organization:** The Hobbyhorse's storage capabilities offer opportunities for the home organization industry to create innovative solutions for maximizing space in cramped living quarters.
- **Sustainable Living:** The inclusion of a compost bin in the Hobbyhorse taps into the growing trend of sustainable living and presents opportunities for eco-friendly product developments.

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