Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Compact
Kitchen
Portable kitchen appliances blend comforts of home with the need for adaptability.
2.7
Trend score
Trend
What is the Compact Kitchen trend?
Compact Kitchen: While indoor appliances offer comforting conveniences that are hard to find elsewhere, the limitations of utilizing those products only at home can make consumers feel restricted. As a method to add more adaptability to at-home items, brands are turning to compact and portable appliances such as kitchen units to offer traditionally homely features while outdoors or on-the-go. The move towards versatile kitchen units reflect a demand for increased flexibility in day-to-day life.
Trend themes
Themes within the Compact Kitchen trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Versatile Portable Appliances
Brands are creating compact and portable appliances such as portable kitchens to offer traditionally homely features while outdoors or on-the-go.
02
Multi-Tasking Coolers
Cleverly designed beverage coolers that offer a handful of fantastic functions such as a bottle opener, removable Bluetooth speakers, a battery-powered blender, and an LED light in the lid for late night usage.
03
Portable Cooking Equipment
Compact and highly portable cooking contraptions such as camping stoves and cubed kitchens are gaining popularity due to their resourceful and portable features.
Industry implications
What the Compact Kitchen trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Outdoor Recreation and Travel Industry
The demand for resources that help provide a luxurious and comfortable outdoor experience has led to the creation of multi-tasking coolers, collapsible cooking stations, and portable cooking equipment.
For
Home Appliance Industry
Versatile portable appliances offer traditionally homely features while outdoors or on-the-go coupled with compact, highly portable cooking contraptions that save space in small living spaces.
For
Event Planning and Party Supplies Industry
Multi-tasking coolers that offer a variety of features such as bottle openers and removable Bluetooth speakers provide a great opportunity to attract event planners organizing outdoor events.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Compact Kitchen
Trend score 2.7 out of 10, from popularity 41%, activity 31%, freshness 8%.
Popularity41%
Activity31%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Compact Kitchen trend
6 featured examples from Feb 5, 2013 to Jan 21, 2014CategoryArt & Design
Collapsible Cooking Stations
The Grub Hub Outdoor Kitchen Provides the Comforts of Home
The outdoor recreation industry can take advantage of the demand for portable outdoor kitchens, creating new products and services for campers and outdoor enthusiasts.
CategoryArt & Design
Portable Cubed Kitchens
The Kochinsel by Remo Zimmerli Allows People to Cook Anywhere in the Home
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the creation of portable kitchen furniture and appliances that enhance space utilization and cater to the needs of small homes and apart…
CategoryArt & Design
Compact Outdoor Cookers
The StudioGorm Camping Stove is Highly Portable and Resourceful
The outdoor recreation industry can benefit from developing and marketing more portable and sustainable cooking solutions for camping and backpacking enthusiasts.
CategoryArt & Design
Clever Multi-Tasking Coolers
The ‘Coolest Cooler’ is an Impressive Kickstarter Funded
The outdoor recreation industry can benefit from the rising popularity of multi-functional coolers and other smart outdoor accessories, offering opportunities to enhance the outdo…
CategoryArt & Design
Barbecuing Lunch Boxes
The Compact Ziggle All-in-One Grill Can Carry and Cook Your al Fresco Meal
The outdoor recreation industry can capitalize on the trend for portable outdoor cooking by offering innovative products and accessories that enhance the outdoor dining experience.
CategoryArt & Design
Modular Cooking Containers
The Porter BBQ Tray Accommodates for Fewer Hands in Food Preparation
The kitchenware industry has an opportunity to develop more innovative modular food containers that enhance convenience and organization in meal preparation.
