# Chrome Coffee Makers The Electric Coffee Machine by Francis Ken Nakagawa By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-coffee-machine References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/electric-coffee-machine-blends-traditional-and-modern-elements-for-brewing/) Unfortunately, I'm not a coffee connoisseur, so I won't necessarily be able to relay the excitement some may feel for the Electric Coffee Machine. I must stay true to my tea-loving roots. Designed by Francis Ken Nakagawa, the Electric Coffee Machine was created to compete with the well-known [Nespresso](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertuo-up-machine) machine. Integrating the best of two worlds into the design, traditional and modern, check out the images above to see it in all its glory. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sleek Kitchen Appliances:** The trend towards chrome coffee makers reflects a larger consumer demand for sleek and stylish kitchen appliances. - **Specialty Coffee Culture:** The rise of chrome coffee makers reflects the growing popularity of specialty coffee culture and the demand for high-quality brewing methods. - **Home Brewing Revolution:** Chrome coffee makers are a part of the home brewing revolution, where consumers are seeking out premium coffee experiences in the comfort of their own homes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchen Appliance:** The kitchen appliance industry has an opportunity to capitalize on the trend towards sleek and stylish coffee makers. - **Coffee Equipment:** The coffee equipment industry can take advantage of the specialty coffee culture trend by developing innovative brewing methods and machines. - **Home Goods:** The home goods industry can tap into the home brewing revolution by offering a wide range of premium coffee-making products and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Slick Minimalist Coffee Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-coffee-machine.md) - [Bean-Shaped Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-coffee-machine.md) - [Character Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-moky.md) - [Sports Car-Inspired Coffee Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-design-nair.md) - [Single-Cup Workstation Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewster-dcm5000.md) - [Old-Fashioned Espresso Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-modern-espresso-machine.md) - [Harmonious Furniture-Inspired Espresso Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-espresso-machine.md) - [Tranquil Design Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenbrew-coffee-maker.md) - [Country-Honoring Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-maker-concept.md)