# Accelerated Homemade Specialty appliances used to make store-bought goods offer consumer control. By [Michael Hemsworth](https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth), Contributing Researcher | Published Jul 2, 2014 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/assisted-homemade ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.8/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Accelerated Homemade trend? **Accelerated Homemade:** Consumers often opt for the convenience of buying a ready-made product, but as choices become overwhelming and costs inflate, a growing number are taking the DIY approach with specialty appliances. Foods traditionally bought are being made at home with niche appliances to decrease cost per serving and provide more consumer control. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 11, 2015 to Mar 27, 2017 - Published: Jul 2, 2014 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Accelerated Homemade trend ### DIY Appliances Consumers are opting for making their own food at home with niche appliances, decreasing the cost per serving and providing more consumer control. ### Smart Home Cooking Appliances Consumers are interested in smart appliances for cooking that can be controlled remotely and have innovative features. ### Specialist Appliances for One Purpose Specialist appliances that are designed to make specific foods quickly and easily save consumers time and effort. ## What the Accelerated Homemade trend means for industry ### For Kitchen Appliances Designing new kitchen appliances with unique features and single-use functionality can provide consumers with unique ways of cooking and making food. ### For Smart Home Devices Creating new household devices that incorporate technology advancements and automation to make cooking faster and less hands-on is a growing market. ### For Food Industry Restaurants and food supply stores should consider the growing trend of consumers who want to make food at home. They can tap into this market by offering quality ingredients and products with instructions for DIY methods. ## Trend signals for Accelerated Homemade Trend score 3.8 out of 10, from popularity 53%, activity 53%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 53% - Activity: 53% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Accelerated Homemade trend 5 featured examples from Jun 11, 2015 to Mar 27, 2017. - [Five-in-One Soup Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soup-maker): The Gourmia Soup Maker Creates Hot or Cold Recipes Automatically (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Manufacturers of kitchen appliances can explore opportunities in developing multi-functional appliances like the Gourmia Soup Maker to cater to consumers seeking convenience and c… - [Automated Stir Fry Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stir-frying): The 'Taurus' Appliance Makes Stir Frying a Hands-Off Experience (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Manufacturers can explore creating more hands-off, autonomous appliances like the 'Taurus' for the cooking market. - [Dual-Sided Breakfast Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omelette-maker): The Dash Omelette Maker Prepares Meals Quickly in Minutes (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The home appliance industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by creating new and improved dual-sided breakfast appliances that offer more efficient and convenient c… - [Dedicated Coconut-Shaving Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grated-coconut): This Machine Provides Grated Coconut in a Matter of Moments (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for manufacturers to create more appliances optimized for specific food preparation tasks. - [App-Controlled Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/countertop-appliance): The 'June Intelligent Oven' is a Countertop Appliance for Small Spaces (Category: Tech) Implication: The technology used in the June Oven could be adapted into futuristic kitchen appliances. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)