# Interaction-Encouraging Grills David Rockwell's 'Caliber Grill' Promotes Social Interaction By Ell Smith | Published 2017-09-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caliber-grill References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/posts/27074/in-the-details-david-rockwell-tries-to-make-grilling-a-more-social-experience-27074) & [rockwellgroup](http://www.rockwellgroup.com/projects/caliber-grill) Barbecuing is by nature a social experience, however most grills are not designed to accommodate this aspect specifically, prompting acclaimed designer David Rockwell to create the 'Caliber Grill' -- a [social grill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communal-barbecue) that encourages interaction. The designer believes that the [standard grill lid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revo-stovigo) separates the chef from their guests, so the team behind the design created a hood that falls into a designated slot, resulting in an unobstructed view between parties. In addition to the re-imagined covering, this grill also provides dinner guests with an [integrated table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-outdoors), which is perfect for setting down plates or wine glasses as one eats and chats, making it more convenient to stand next to the chef as they cook. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Social Grilling:** Designing grills to better accommodate social experiences presents opportunities for development and market penetration. - **Open Hood Grills:** Creating innovative grill designs that focus on an unrestricted view between chef and guests can disrupt the market and attract new customers. - **Integrated Grill Tables:** Combining the elements of a grill and a table creates an opportunity for unique and functional outdoor dining experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Goods Industry:** Companies in the home goods industry can develop innovative and social-focused grill designs to appeal to customers looking for new and unique grilling experiences. - **Outdoor Furniture Industry:** The outdoor furniture industry can explore integrating grill designs into their products to offer more diverse outdoor dining experiences for customers. - **Hospitality Industry:** The hospitality industry can benefit from integrating social grill designs into their outdoor dining areas to create unique and immersive experiences for guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Suitcase-Style Outdoor Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2q-kit.md) - [Communal Outdoor Cooking Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-grill-table.md) - [Multilayer Portable Charcoal Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbeall-portable-charcoal-grill.md) - [Cooking-Friendly Outdoor Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regg-surprise.md) - [High-End Flattop Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traeger-flatrock-grill.md) - [Grill-Topped Portable Firepits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-firepit.md) - [Compact Fan-Equipped BBQs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbecue-nx-smart-grill.md) - [Old-Fashioned Toolbox Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-blaze-charcoal-grill.md) - [Mini Modular Outdoor Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-griller.md)