Making it more convenient to cook healthy, affordable meals in the home
Implications - We touched on the Return to the Kitchen in our 2009 report; now in 2010, we’re seeing innovations that make cooking at home more convenient for more diverse lifestyles. Designs are coming to market that cater to different cultural backgrounds, space restrictions, and time and scheduling constraints.
Trend Themes
1. Efficient Cooking Appliances - Consumers today are seeking highly efficient and advanced cooking products, such as Electrolux's Laser Oven concept, which uses lasers to rapidly cook food.
2. Portable Cooking Devices - Products like the Porta-Pizza Oven and The Breakfast Center cater to consumers who want to cook on the go or in cramped living spaces.
3. Minimalist, Space-saving Cooking Solutions - As more people move into cramped living spaces, products like the Cooka, a fold-up stove top mat that turns any flat surface into a cooktop, provide a minimalist, multifunctional solution.
Industry Implications
1. Appliances Industry - The demand for highly efficient cooking appliances provides opportunities for businesses in the appliances industry to produce cutting-edge products.
2. Home Decor Industry - Designers like Fredrik Hylten-Cavallius are creating indoor stoves like the Piet that not only serve as functional appliances but also function as attractive pieces of decor.
3. Education Industry - Products like The Breakfast Center or Chulha stove cater to the needs of students or those living in developing countries, presenting an opportunity for businesses in the education industry to offer cooking classes or training on how to use such products.
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Date Range:
Jun 09 — Sep 09
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