# Streamlined Appliance Homeowners are purchasing condensed appliances to simplify cooking. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Oct 12, 2016 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/streamlined-appliance ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.4/10 - Evidence articles: 8 ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 8 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 11, 2015 to May 23, 2018 - Published: Oct 12, 2016 - 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), [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Streamlined Appliance trend ### Connected Kitchen Appliances As connected homes devices become increasingly prevalent, their use becomes more specific. ### Automated Cooking Two notions that reign supreme for many consumers are time-savings and convenience. ### Smart Kitchen Tools Space is becoming more cramped in the modern kitchen as many consumers in urban areas move to smaller living spaces. ## What the Streamlined Appliance trend means for industry ### 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 for Streamlined Appliance Trend score 4.4 out of 10, from popularity 60%, activity 63%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 60% - Activity: 63% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Streamlined Appliance trend 8 featured examples from Jun 11, 2015 to May 23, 2018. - [Automated Meal Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooking-appliance): The 'OneCook' Cooking Appliance Frees Up Cooking Time by Doing All the Work (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Appliance manufacturers can explore the development of automated meal cookers to cater to the growing demand for time-saving kitchen solutions. - [Multifunctional Smart Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tovala): The Tovala Smart Oven Cooks Specially Prepared Meals in Minutes (Category: Art & Design) Implication: 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-oven): The Bosh Home Connect Oven Uses Drop Scales Platform To Make Cooking Easy (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Kitchen appliance companies, like Bosch, are leveraging app-connected technologies to offer innovative solutions for home cooking. - [Stovetop Meat Smokers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcoal-companion-kitchenque): The Charcoal Companion 'KitchenQue' Smokes Food in Your Kitchen (Category: Art & Design) Implication: 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weighing-spoon): The Hostweigh Weighing Spoon Provides Accurate Readings for Chefs (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the kitchen utensils industry by creating advanced measuring spoons with built-in weighing capabilities. - [App-Enabled Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/professional-coffee-machine): The De'Longhi PrimaDonna Elite Professional Coffee Machine is Modern (Category: Art & Design) Implication: 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sproaster): The 'Sproaster' Prepares Toast and Knives for Easy Butter Spreading (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Manufacturing companies focusing on creating space-saving and convenient kitchen appliances. - [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)