# Futuristic Outdoor Appliances The Green Cooker by Shou-Yang Huang is Eco-Friendly and Portable By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-cooker References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/11/15/hot-outdoor-lunch/) & [ifdesign.de](http://www.ifdesign.de/) Cooking on a camp fire or [portable barbecue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-maple-sunflower-x) will not cut it anymore if the Green Cooker ever makes it to the market. A futuristic alternative, it not only looks cool, but it is also incredibly eco-friendly. In place of wood, gas and other fuel for flames, the Green Cooker utilizes solar power and water to work. Designed by Shou-Yang Huang, the Green Cooker features a [retractable cooking panel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revo-stovigo) that lays flat on the ground to provide a convenient surface to cook on. Great for more imaginative dishes that the typical hamburger and hotdog meal, the Green Cooker also rolls up into a convenient column to make it more portable. It is a 2012 iF Design Talents entry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Outdoor Appliances:** The Green Cooker demonstrates the trend of using sustainable energy sources for outdoor cooking. - **Futuristic Design in Outdoor Cooking:** The Green Cooker showcases a sleek and innovative design for outdoor cooking appliances. - **Portability in Outdoor Cooking Appliances:** The Green Cooker highlights the trend of compact and lightweight outdoor cooking solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Renewable Energy:** The Green Cooker presents an opportunity for the renewable energy industry to develop more sustainable cooking solutions. - **Outdoor Appliances:** The innovative design and functionality of the Green Cooker could disrupt the traditional outdoor cooking appliances industry. - **Camping and Outdoor Recreation:** The Green Cooker offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the camping and outdoor recreation industry by providing a more eco-friendly and convenient cooking option. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Camping-Friendly Compact Cookware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yunsoo-choi.md) - [Portable Electric Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-electric-pot.md) - [Tubiform Solar Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tubiform-solar-oven.md) - [Renewable Energy Camping Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventure-boilgrill.md) - [Portable Solar Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-solar-oven.md) - [Multi-Functional Cook Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-cooking-appliance.md) - [Portable Suitcase-Style Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuanye-folding-barbecue.md) - [Modular Portable Cooktop Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-hotplate.md) - [Contemporary Smart Cooker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ods.md)