# Complete Kitchen Contraptions The E-Cook System is a Compact and Entirely Equipped Culinary Setup By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-09-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecook-system References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/E-Cook-system/3464025) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/E-Cook-system/3464025) Would you believe that this [small cylindrical set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-kitchen-appliances) called the E-Cook System could replace two major appliances in your kitchen? Believe it. Unfortunately it is little more than a concept at the moment, and one that would not be anticipated to come to production phase until 2050. In observing it, however, I'm tempted to think that its reality might not be far off. There are four principal components to Aldric Trouabal's invention that include a bell lid and three trays. Each of the plates operates with a water tank and a solar cell in the base, necessary for the optimal and eco performance of its specific function. One works as a beverage server and chiller, one as an [induction-coil hotplate element](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midea-celestial-flex-series) and the last as a dishwasher. The entire [Electrolux](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-appliance-hub) E-Cook System can be stacked up compactly when it's not in use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Compact Kitchen Appliances:** The E-Cook System is an example of a compact kitchen appliance that can replace multiple traditional appliances. - **Eco-friendly Kitchen Technology:** The E-Cook System utilizes solar power and water-saving features, representing the trend towards more sustainable kitchen technology. - **Multifunctional Culinary Equipment:** The E-Cook System combines multiple functions in one device, reflecting the trend of kitchen gadgets with versatile capabilities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the kitchen appliance industry can explore the production of compact and multifunctional devices like the E-Cook System. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can collaborate with kitchen appliance manufacturers to develop eco-friendly solutions that utilize solar power. - **Smart Home Technology:** The E-Cook System's integrated and compact design aligns with the trend of incorporating smart home technology into kitchen appliances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revolutionary Cooking System Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-cube-cooking-system.md) - [Contemporary Smart Cooker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ods.md) - [Telescoping Component Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-kitchen-aid.md) - [Modular Multifunctional Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pronto-and-alto.md) - [Futuristic Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-on2cook.md) - [Hybrid Heating Countertop Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-cooker.md) - [Ai-Powered Recipe-Generating Appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kitchen-cosmo.md) - [Micro-Living Kitchen Appliance Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-appliance-hub.md) - [Gas-Powered Toaster Oven Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cook-nook.md)