# Quirky Customizable Kettles The Unpredictable Teapot Takes Whatever Form You Prefer to Construct By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-09-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unpredictable-teapot References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/09/11/ten-innovative-award-winning-concepts-at-adesign-awards/) & [adesignaward](http://www.adesignaward.com/design-image.php?y=2010&design=23121) Consumers seldom open up a new appliance box to find a collection of optional building components; however, this is exactly what you would get with the Unpredictable Teapot. The designer has included an assortment of very different physical features for this [shape-shifting infuser](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loewe-teapots) that might reflect the aesthetic tastes of a wider variety of users. On thing that every vessel has in common is its [bulbous basin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-kettle) and its inset core. The principal two inconsistent aspects of Zhizhong Huang's design are the spout and the handle, and one may chose to make neither piece a part of the assembly. Alternatively, the Unpredictable Teapot could flaunt a [swan-neck pourer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gooseneck-kettles) and a grand arc of a handgrip, or any other combination in between. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customizable Appliances:** There is a growing trend of appliances that offer customizable components, allowing consumers to personalize their products. - **Shape-shifting Designs:** Designers are exploring products with shape-shifting abilities, allowing users to change the physical features of the item. - **Aesthetic Variability:** Consumers are seeking products that reflect their individual aesthetic tastes, leading to the demand for customizable and varied designs. ### Where This Applies - **Home Appliances:** The home appliance industry can leverage the trend of customizable appliances to offer consumers more options and personalization. - **Product Design:** The field of product design can embrace the trend of shape-shifting designs to create innovative and adaptable products. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can tap into the demand for aesthetic variability by offering customizable products that suit individual preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Teapot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teapot-design1.md) - [Stacked Tea Kettle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stacked-tea-kettle.md) - [Automated Extraction Teapots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reedesigned-teapot.md) - [Customizable Connected Tea Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-tea-pot.md) - [Minimalist Designer Kitchen Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usm-kettle.md) - [Mindful Tea-Making Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-maker-concept.md) - [Tea Vessel-Inspired Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonkettle.md) - [Modular Porcelain Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corcelain.md) - [Relaxing Countertop Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tea-maker.md)