Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Automated
Tradition
Connected kitchenware integrates long-standing traditions.
4.9
Trend score
Trend
What is the Automated Tradition trend?
Automated Tradition: To the modern mainstream consumer, technology is simply a means to a more convenient experience. Kitchen technology is surpassing these expectations by combining technological features with traditional practices. This convergence of ideas repositions connected kitchen appliances as a necessity, as opposed to a novelty, by plugging into consumers' emotional needs.
Trend themes
Themes within the Automated Tradition trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Tech-Traditional Convergence
Connected kitchen appliances are combining technological features with traditional practices to plug into consumers' emotional needs.
02
Anti-Food-Waste Technology
Smart kitchen equipment is being developed to streamline everyday experiences and prevent food waste.
03
Intelligent Kitchen Appliances
Growing consumer demand for smart kitchen equipment is leading to the development of connected kitchen appliances.
Industry implications
What the Automated Tradition trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Smart Home Technology
Connecting appliances to create an efficient and automated home experience.
For
Environmental Responsibility
Creating innovative products to encourage responsible waste reduction and management.
For
Food and Beverage Industry
Innovating appliances and kitchen tools for a more convenient and efficient cooking experience.
Workshop question
What could you tweak about your product or service to enhance sentimental value?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Automated Tradition
Trend score 4.9 out of 10, from popularity 67%, activity 72%, freshness 9%.
Popularity67%
Activity72%
Freshness9%
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
South America
Africa
Evidence
Examples of the Automated Tradition trend
6 featured examples from Jun 26, 2017 to Sep 25, 2019CategoryEco
Odor-Free Compost Bins
The 'Taihi Bin' Relies on a Japanese Method of Decomposition
Produce odor-free compost bins and other eco-friendly household items to cater to environmentally conscious consumers
CategoryArt & Design
Connected Traditional Cookers
The 'Stone Cooker' Uses Volcanic Stone to Safely Cook Foods
The rise of connected traditional cookers like the 'Stone Cooker' presents opportunities for innovation and growth in the kitchen appliance manufacturing industry.
CategoryArt & Design
NFC-Enabled Food Containers
The Serva & FOSA Food Preservation System Prevents Food Waste
Kitchen appliance manufacturers can seize the opportunity to develop and offer smart kitchen equipment that helps consumers streamline their everyday experience and reduce food wa…
CategoryArt & Design
Waste-Eliminating Rice Cookers
The 'Mirai' Rice Cooker Turns Leftover Grains into Crispy Snacks
Appliance manufacturers can incorporate food waste-reduction features into existing products or create entirely new products that help households repurpose leftover food.
CategoryTech
Intelligent Aftermarket Fridge Cams
The 'Fridge Eye' Smart Refrigerator Camera Prevents Food Waste
Companies specializing in smart home technology can integrate intelligent camera systems into kitchen appliances to enhance food management and reduce waste.
CategoryArt & Design
Social Meal-Cooking Appliances
The Family Multifunction Cooker is a Focal Point in the Room
Manufacturers can explore the market potential for social meal-cooking appliances that promote interactive cooking experiences.
