# Sinuous Vertical-Shelf Fridges The Vytis Vasiliunas Membrane Refrigerator Stacks Sideways By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-02-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vytis-vasiliunas-membrane-refrigerator References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/02/10/fridge-of-bent-sittings/) & [vytisrbonmade](http://vytis.carbonmade.com/about) Just because conventional [contemporary fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fridgescaping-guide) do the trick, doesn't mean that concepts like the Vytis Vasiliunas Membrane Refrigerator aren't appliances worth considering. Composed entirely of [flexible vertical shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saveit), this comestible cooler makes way for food of any shape and size between its panels. The chilling of stored items is done through the same temperature-transferring slabs -- no doubt making the Vytis Vasiliunas Membrane Refrigerator one of the most unusual and [innovative fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godrej) you've ever seen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Flexible Shelving:** Opportunity for appliance companies to explore flexible shelving to accommodate items of all shapes and sizes. - **Novel Cooling Systems:** Development of novel cooling systems could lead to innovative and practical refrigerators that are more energy-efficient and eco-friendly. - **Compact Refrigeration:** Exploring the possibility of compact refrigerators that utilize vertical shelving could lead to more space-efficient and aesthetically pleasing appliance designs. ### Where This Applies - **Household Appliances:** Appliance companies could explore the development of more innovative refrigeration systems to create more practical and eco-friendly fridges. - **Interior Design:** Compact and vertical refrigerators could offer interior designers unique options to create more efficient and aesthetically pleasing kitchen spaces. - **Retail:** Retailers could stock and market vertical-fridges to consumers who want more space-efficient refrigeration options in their homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Food Display Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kollect-smart.md) - [3-in-1 Convertible Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midea-5050-flex.md) - [Compartmentalized Smart Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-refrigerator.md) - [Bespoke Multi-Section Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arte-mini-refrigerator.md) - [Wheel-Base Smart Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fridze.md) - [Tri-Cooling Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-zone-refrigerator.md) - [Convertible Under-Counter Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-kitchen-suite-mantle.md) - [Suitcase-Style Mini Fridge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-mini-fridge.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Smart Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-smart-fridge.md)