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# Carry-On Kitchens
The CookIn Table Offers Up Some Crafty Cuisine

By Alex Scott | Published 2010-03-11 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookin-table
References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/03/11/cook-in-with-the-cookin-table/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_file.asp?)

So you own a [barbecue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nexgrill), but don't you wish you had a table with a [built-in element](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-teppanyaki)? Something that would let you steam carrots anytime? I know that's always been my dream, so you can imagine my delight when I came across the CookIn Table.

Built [low to the ground](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-1), a la fondue style, the CookIn Table is beautifully crafted and intelligently engineered. You may worry that the low height could cause your your kids to burn themselves on it, but designer Young-Chan Choo has thought of that: the CookIn Table's element only turns on when a metallic object touches it.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.8/10
- Popularity: 35% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Built-in Elements:** Integrated product designs that offer an additional feature or service that enhances the user experience.
- **Low-height Furniture:** Shorter furniture and appliances that offer easier access and added convenience in small spaces.
- **Intelligent Engineering:** Designs that incorporate smart sensors and AI technology to create safer, more intuitive user experiences.

### Where This Applies

- **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunities to incorporate smart sensors and innovative built-in features into furniture and household appliances.
- **Kitchenware:** Designing innovative cookware and kitchen appliances with extra features that enhance the cooking experience.
- **Family-friendly Products:** Creating products that prioritize safety while still providing added convenience to families with children.

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