# Hanging Food Heaters The 'Delicious Wave Microwave' Lights Up Your Dinner and Heats it Too By Summer Luu | Published 2010-11-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicious-wave-microwave References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/11/23/microwave-becomes-a-lamp/) The 'Delicious Wave Microwave' is your solution to [keeping cooked foods warm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warmer-concept). Firstly, the illuminated 'Delicious Wave Microwave' can act as a flat light bulb, hanging over your kitchen table as a lamp and provide light for your family's dinner. Secondly, this piece can also be pulled down to cover your delectable dinnertime dish and [heat it up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayuso-quick-defrosting-box)! A "supperb" design that's discreet, convenient and functional, the 'Delicious Wave Microwave' will wipe out those [clunky square microwaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-gtebo-microwave-oven)! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Illuminated Microwaves:** The trend of incorporating lighting features into microwaves creates an opportunity for enhanced functionality and aesthetics. - **Multi-purpose Appliances:** The rise of appliances with multiple functions, like the 'Delicious Wave Microwave', opens up opportunities for space-saving and efficient designs. - **Discreet Kitchen Gadgets:** The demand for sleek and inconspicuous kitchen gadgets, such as the 'Delicious Wave Microwave', presents an opportunity for innovative and stylish solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Home Appliance Industry:** The illuminated microwaves trend can be capitalized on by manufacturers in the home appliance industry to attract consumers seeking advanced features in their kitchen appliances. - **Lighting Industry:** The integration of lighting into microwaves creates an opportunity for the lighting industry to expand its product offerings and cater to the growing demand for multi-functional lighting solutions. - **Kitchenware Industry:** The demand for discreet kitchen gadgets like the 'Delicious Wave Microwave' presents a potential market for the kitchenware industry to develop innovative and space-saving kitchen appliances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space-Themed Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fooding.md) - [Compact Desk Food Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reheatly.md) - [Collapsible Microwave Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-microwave.md) - [Wave-Blocking Microwave Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winia-range-pop-microwave-oven.md) - [Infrared Heating Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatwave-go-n01.md) - [Oven-Like Microwave Cooking Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rangemate.md) - [Sliding Microwave Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwave-design.md) - [Smartwatch-Inspired Portable Microwaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campo-portable-microwave.md) - [Futuristic Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-on2cook.md)