# Self-Smoked Tools to smoke food and beverage items become easily accessible for the home. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Nov 12, 2018 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/selfsmoked ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.5/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Self-Smoked trend? **Self-Smoked:** Kitchen appliances are now extending to modernized ones that better help homeowners smoke their own food products and alcoholic beverages. These streamlined products reveal the magnified focus that brands have placed on catering to the niche preferences and lifestyle habits of consumers. ## The consumer insight behind the Self-Smoked trend The contemporary consumer emphasizes the accessibility of experiences and as a result, the demand for portable, high-performance products grows. This is mainly tied to the niche desire to reach experiences—that once could be only enjoyed outside—at home. This effectively allows consumers to not only save on money, but also learn and perfect a new skill, pertaining to cooking, arts, or something else. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Nov 15, 2016 to Nov 11, 2018 - Published: Nov 12, 2018 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Self-Smoked trend ### Portable smoking equipment Portable, high-performance smoking products are in demand as consumers look for accessibility and the ability to enjoy experiences at home. ### Automated meat smokers Automated meat smokers with hybrid fuel options and temperature control offer the perfect way to prepare meat for clean-eating consumers who still desire animal products. ### Versatile outdoor cookers Outdoor cookers that can be used with multiple fuel types and for various cooking methods are rising in popularity for campers and those who enjoy outdoor cooking. ## What the Self-Smoked trend means for industry ### For Home appliances Home appliance companies can create and market portable and high-performance smoking products, meat smokers, and versatile outdoor cookers to cater to customers' demands for accessibility and at-home experiences. ### For Food and beverage Innovative smoking products and meat smokers can offer unique flavor combinations for make-at-home cocktails and artisanal food recipes that the food and beverage industry can adapt for their menus. ### For Outdoor/hiking and camping gear Outdoor gear companies can create and market versatile outdoor cookers suitable for multi-fuel use and various cooking methods to appeal to outdoor enthusiasts and campers alike. ## Workshop question Conceptualize a redesign of a product/service, within your brand's industry, that would make it more accessible or useable. ## Trend signals for Self-Smoked Trend score 4.5 out of 10, from popularity 57%, activity 71%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 57% - Activity: 71% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Self-Smoked trend 5 featured examples from Nov 15, 2016 to Nov 11, 2018. - [Multi-Fuel Outdoor Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquaforno-ii): The Aquaforno II Cooker Prepares Foods a Number of Different Ways (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The outdoor cooking equipment industry can tap into the trend of multi-fuel cookers by developing innovative products that accommodate different types of fuel for outdoor cooking. - [Towering Chef-Approved Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-made-company-mallmanns-grill): The Best Made Company Mallmann’s Grill Stands Eight Feet Tall (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity to innovate and offer high-quality outdoor grilling equipment for professionals and enthusiasts. - [Automated Meat Smokers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-smoker): The Kalamazoo Meat Smoker Cabinet Hybrid Fuel to Prepare Foods (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for companies to develop innovative meat smokers with automation features. - [Smoke Infusion Preparation Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoking-cloche): The Crafthouse by Fortessa Glass Smoking Cloche is Artisanal (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Manufacturers can capitalize on the trend by developing a range of innovative at-home food preparation appliances. - [Cocktail Smoking Bar Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoking-box): The Crafthouse Cocktail Smoking Box and Gun Infuses Woody Flavors (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The beverage industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating cocktail smoking techniques and equipment to create new and exciting drink offerings. ## Recent trend clusters - [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) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)