# Prioritized Cleanup Items for a streamlined, convenient cooking experience. By [Courtney Scharf](https://www.trendhunter.com/Courtney), Chief Client Officer | Published Aug 21, 2013, updated Aug 23, 2013 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/culinary-convenience-cleanup ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.1/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Prioritized Cleanup trend? **Prioritized Cleanup:** Responding to a demand for easy, streamlined daily rituals, kitchen products with features that cut down on mess left behind are replacing more traditional items. This speaks to the consumer demand for ultra-convenience, while demonstrating the value of updating even the most functional, classic products. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 22, 2012 to Aug 14, 2013 - Published: Aug 21, 2013 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Prioritized Cleanup trend ### Ultra-Convenience Consumers are demanding ultra-convenience in daily routines. Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating new products or updating existing ones to deliver maximum convenience. ### Efficient Kitchen Tools Consumers are seeking tools that streamline their experience in the kitchen. Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating innovative and efficient kitchen tools. ### Functional Housewares Consumers are looking for housewares that are not only functional but also have additional convenience built in. Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in developing housewares that provide practical, time-saving solutions. ## What the Prioritized Cleanup trend means for industry ### For Kitchen Appliances Kitchen appliance designers can leverage ultra-convenience trends to create products that opt for minimal effort and maximum efficiency. ### For Utensils and Tools Manufacturers of kitchen utensils and tools can innovate and develop products with consumers seeking for more efficient tools that streamline kitchen routines. ### For Tableware and Serveware Tableware and Serveware designers can create products that add practical convenience to everyday usage by introducing innovations that reduce mess or increase functionality. ## Trend signals for Prioritized Cleanup Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 60%, activity 56%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 60% - Activity: 56% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Prioritized Cleanup trend 4 featured examples from Oct 22, 2012 to Aug 14, 2013. - [Clever Culinary Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/housewares-by-gaz-brown): Housewares by Gaz Brown Serve Up an Extra Course of Convenience (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The housewares industry has a ripe opportunity to disrupt the market by creating more efficient and practical culinary tools. - [Pizza Slice Paper Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-plate): This Paper Plate is Shaped Like a Slice of Pizza for Easy Serving (Category: Art & Design) - [Mess-Free Yolk Extractors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quirky-pluck): The Quirky Pluck Makes it Easy to Separate Your Eggs (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The Quirky Pluck is a kitchen gadget that could appeal to a wide range of consumers and presents an opportunity for growth in the home goods industry. - [Self-Charging Automatic Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sumabo-robot-vacuum): The Sumabo Robot Vacuum is the Smart Way to Clean (Category: Tech) Implication: Developing self-charging robots could lead to the production of more efficient and convenient household appliances that reduce human labor in the industry. ## 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)