Trend cluster
Category

Streamlined
Appliance

Homeowners are purchasing condensed appliances to simplify cooking.

Automated Meal CookersMultifunctional Smart OvensApp-Connected OvensStovetop Meat SmokersSmart Kitchen Measuring Spoons

Trend

What is the Streamlined Appliance trend?

Streamlined Appliance: As connected homes devices become increasingly prevalent, their use becomes more specific. Connected kitchen appliances are shifting towards streamlining the cooking process to hone in on the most mundane parts of the consumer lifestyle. This speaks to the need for consumers to maximize the simplicity of smart technology by using it to enhance quality of life, as opposed to using it for simple convenience.

Trend themes

Themes within the Streamlined Appliance trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Connected Kitchen Appliances

As connected homes devices become increasingly prevalent, their use becomes more specific.

02

Automated Cooking

Two notions that reign supreme for many consumers are time-savings and convenience.

03

Smart Kitchen Tools

Space is becoming more cramped in the modern kitchen as many consumers in urban areas move to smaller living spaces.

Industry implications

What the Streamlined Appliance trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Smart Home Appliances

Smart home appliance manufacturers can incorporate connected software and automation features to make consumer's lives easier.

For

Food Delivery Services

Food delivery services can use technology to promote their offerings and encourage users to enjoy freshly cooked meals at home.

For

Kitchenware Manufacturing

Kitchenware manufacturers can innovate by including multifunctional and smart features in their product offerings to cater to the rising demand for convenience.

Workshop question

How does your product or service fit into your customer's daily routine; could that process be streamlined? If so, how?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Streamlined Appliance

Trend score 4.4 out of 10, from popularity 60%, activity 63%, freshness 8%.

Popularity60%
Activity63%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Africa

Evidence

Examples of the Streamlined Appliance trend

8 featured examples from Jun 11, 2015 to May 23, 2018
Automated Meal Cookers
CategoryArt & Design

Automated Meal Cookers

The 'OneCook' Cooking Appliance Frees Up Cooking Time by Doing All the Work

Appliance manufacturers can explore the development of automated meal cookers to cater to the growing demand for time-saving kitchen solutions.

Multifunctional Smart Ovens
CategoryArt & Design

Multifunctional Smart Ovens

The Tovala Smart Oven Cooks Specially Prepared Meals in Minutes

Appliance manufacturers can explore the potential of developing multifunctional smart ovens to cater to the rising demand for convenient and time-saving cooking options.

App-Connected Ovens
CategoryArt & Design

App-Connected Ovens

The Bosh Home Connect Oven Uses Drop Scales Platform To Make Cooking Easy

Kitchen appliance companies, like Bosch, are leveraging app-connected technologies to offer innovative solutions for home cooking.

Stovetop Meat Smokers
CategoryArt & Design

Stovetop Meat Smokers

The Charcoal Companion 'KitchenQue' Smokes Food in Your Kitchen

Kitchen appliance manufacturers have an opportunity to tap into the market for compact and versatile cooking equipment, such as stovetop meat smokers.

Smart Kitchen Measuring Spoons
CategoryArt & Design

Smart Kitchen Measuring Spoons

The Hostweigh Weighing Spoon Provides Accurate Readings for Chefs

Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the kitchen utensils industry by creating advanced measuring spoons with built-in weighing capabilities.

App-Enabled Coffee Makers
CategoryArt & Design

App-Enabled Coffee Makers

The De'Longhi PrimaDonna Elite Professional Coffee Machine is Modern

The home appliance industry can capitalize on the trend of smartphone-connected appliances by developing more products that can be controlled via mobile devices.

Knife-Warming Toasters
CategoryArt & Design

Knife-Warming Toasters

The 'Sproaster' Prepares Toast and Knives for Easy Butter Spreading

Manufacturing companies focusing on creating space-saving and convenient kitchen appliances.

App-Controlled Ovens
CategoryTech

App-Controlled Ovens

The 'June Intelligent Oven' is a Countertop Appliance for Small Spaces

The technology used in the June Oven could be adapted into futuristic kitchen appliances.