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Lazy Susan Stovetops

The Electrolux Spacepan Serves Up Portable Food Prep at the Dinner Table

— August 9, 2012 — Unique
They may actually involve more work, but cook-your-own restaurants have an undoubted appeal for customers. The Electrolux Spacepan could determine whether or not this is as popular a concept at home.

Designer Christian Bakkhaug
 of Norway has dished out this sleek disc-shaped hotplate that incorporates two heating elements to accommodate a pair of saucepans, skillets or frying pans. It can be set up in any room of the house, although many may find it most convenient in kitchens or dining rooms and in studio apartments.

The Electrolux Spacepan's most convenient application has got to be its placement in the center of the kitchen table. Here, the whole family can have a hand in cooking the hot course and the space-saving stove can keep supper warm between one's first and second servings.
Trend Themes
1. Cook-your-own - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create interactive dining experiences where customers can cook their own meals at home.
2. Portable Food Prep - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop compact and versatile cooking appliances that can be set up in any room for convenient meal preparation.
3. Space-saving Stoves - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design compact stovetops that can be placed in the center of the kitchen table, enabling interactive cooking and efficient use of space.
Industry Implications
1. Home Appliance - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative kitchen appliances that cater to the growing demand for interactive cooking experiences and space-saving solutions.
2. Hospitality - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate cook-your-own concepts into restaurants and hotels to attract customers looking for interactive dining experiences.
3. Interior Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate space-saving stoves and cooking appliances into the design of small apartments and compact living spaces.
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