# Expanding Pot Holders The 'Sunflower' Project Keeps Your Counters Safe By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-06-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sunflower-project References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/06/14/a-flowery-garden-for-your-tabletop/) The 'Sunflower' project by Sunny Chung for Toast Living is a neat little gadget that aims to keep your counters free of burn marks -- all while doing it with style. The 'Sunflower' project resembles that of a flower once unfurled and it will safely hold [hot pots and pans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circular-oven-mitts). When it is time to store, simply allow the [kitchen gadget](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ototo-and-everyplate) to go back to its regular, [coaster-sized shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coilo) and perhaps even rest your coffee cup on it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Heat-resistant Kitchen Gadgets:** Opportunity for creating innovative products that protect kitchen surfaces from burn marks while adding style to the kitchen. - **Multi-functional Kitchen Accessories:** Opportunity for designing versatile gadgets that can be used for different purposes, such as a pot holder and a coaster. - **Compact and Space-saving Kitchen Solutions:** Opportunity for developing compact kitchen gadgets that can be easily stored when not in use. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchenware Industry:** Opportunity for kitchenware manufacturers to create innovative and stylish products that address the need for heat-resistant pot holders. - **Home Decor Industry:** Opportunity for home decor companies to expand their product offerings by introducing multi-functional kitchen accessories that blend with different kitchen styles. - **Appliance Industry:** Opportunity for appliance manufacturers to incorporate compact and space-saving kitchen solutions into their product lineup, catering to consumers with limited kitchen space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cookware-Encapsulating Kitchen Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splatterdm.md) - [Multi-Functional Cook Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-cooking-appliance.md) - [Floral-Inspired Concrete Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunflower-fire-pit.md) - [Revolutionary Splatter Guards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adjustable-stovetop-splatter-guard.md) - [Tech-Friendly Organization Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sousshelf.md) - [Smart Tabletop Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tabletop-coaster.md) - [Candle Coffee Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warmer-concept.md) - [Space-Saving Range Hoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oilvent.md) - [Playful Sponge Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sponge-holder1.md)