# Smartphone-Controlled Heating Plates The Electrolux Design Lab Mobile Oven is Compact & Portable By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-07-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electrolux-design-lab References: [electroluxdesignlab](http://www.electroluxdesignlab.com/2011/07/electrolux-design-lab-finalist-2011-tommi-moilanen/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ElectroluxDesignLab) This sleekly designed [portable heat plate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revo-stovigo) by [Electrolux](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electrolux-jodana) Design Lab is incredibly futuristic. Now you are no longer limited to only having to cook at home. This revolutionary plate titled 902 is thin and lightweight, and controlled by a customized app directly from your smartphone. Whether you want to cook on the beach or on your balcony, it can be done with this device. This technology is also considered as “intelligent mobility” due to the fact that once you place your phone next to an NFC compatible food package, the software will set the time and heating requirements after the first time you cook it. Consumers who would benefit from this product would be those living in [confined spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convotherm-mini-pro), college students and young couples. This would also be ideal for people who don’t cook as much, or who travel a lot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smartphone-controlled Cooking:** The trend of smartphone-controlled cooking appliances allows for convenient and customizable cooking experiences anywhere. - **Portable Heat Plates:** The trend of portable and lightweight heat plates provides flexibility for cooking in various locations, including outdoor spaces. - **Intelligent Mobility:** The trend of intelligent mobility in kitchen appliances simplifies cooking processes by automatically adjusting time and heating requirements based on the food package. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Appliances Manufacturing:** Appliances manufacturers can explore opportunities to develop and market smartphone-controlled cooking appliances with sleek designs and lightweight materials for portability. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** The hospitality and tourism industry can incorporate portable heat plates into their offerings to provide unique dining experiences for travelers and tourists. - **Smartphone App Development:** The smartphone app development industry can capitalize on the intelligent mobility trend by creating customized apps that allow users to control and monitor cooking processes from their smartphones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Induction Cooktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electrolux-jodana.md) - [Gas-Powered Toaster Oven Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cook-nook.md) - [Portable Electric Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-electric-pot.md) - [Smartwatch-Inspired Portable Microwaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campo-portable-microwave.md) - [Stovetop-Friendly Oven Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-oven-concept.md) - [Intelligent All-in-One Induction Cooktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-induction-cooktop.md) - [Camping-Friendly Compact Cookware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yunsoo-choi.md) - [Light-Powered Countertop Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-countertop-oven.md) - [Collapsible Microwave Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-microwave.md)