Kitchen spaces in urban homes are quite small, so the 'Vario' is a versatile kitchen appliance that aims to provide as much functionality as possible in a single unit. Utilizing a central base, the 'Vario' can be implemented with different cooking accessories in order to make it the perfect piece of equipment for preparing meals of all kinds.
The 'Vario' appliance incorporates an induction ring for transferring heat to the cooking vessel, while a magnetic ring helps with the rotational design. This allows the 'Vario' to be used to create a number of different meals without ever having to turn on the range.
The conceptual 'Vario' versatile kitchen appliance is the design work of Rik Oudenhoven and is ideal for grilling indoors thanks to the included grill plate.
Multipurpose Kitchen Cookers
The 'Vario' Versatile Kitchen Appliance Cooks in Many Different Ways
Trend Themes
1. Multipurpose Kitchen Appliances - There is an opportunity to create more versatile kitchen appliances that can perform different tasks in a single unit.
2. Compact Kitchen Equipment - The trend towards smaller urban living spaces creates opportunities for the development of compact kitchen equipment such as the Vario that can provide functionality without taking up too much space.
3. Indoor Grilling Equipment - As more people live in small urban spaces, there is an opportunity to design more indoor grilling equipment that can simulate outdoor grilling without the need for large outdoor spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing - Manufacturers of kitchen appliances can use the Vario as inspiration to create more compact and multipurpose appliances that cater to consumers who want more functionality in limited spaces.
2. Gourmet Food and Cooking - The development of more versatile kitchen appliances such as the Vario can enable home cooks to experiment with different cooking techniques and create more gourmet meals from home.
3. Home and Kitchen Retail - Home and kitchen retailers can capitalize on the trend towards compact living by offering more compact and multipurpose kitchen appliances like the Vario to cater to urban consumers with limited storage space.