# Hi-Tech Connected Kitchenettes The iFood Kitchen Gives the Cook Control with Appliance Networking By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-11-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ifood-kitchen References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/ifood-a-remote-controlled-kitchen-combined-with-several-electrical-appliances/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/i-Food-_-not-just-a-kitchen_/1557129) Preparing a multi-course meal takes a great deal of planning in which aspects like timing and temperature need to be closely monitored to ensure culinary success. The iFood Kitchen is a comprehensive interactive system that helps keep track of all of the activities occurring, much like a cyber supervisor with an added interest in recycling resources. An oven, range, dishwasher, sink and refrigerator make up a few of the primary appliances in the futuristic efficient kitchen. Several elements can be tucked away or transformed and all are contained cleverly in a [compact unit to minimize necessary circulation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-cube-cooking-system). From the [touchscreen interface on the fridge door](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-assistant) the chef can operate the individual apparatuses and survey detailed statistics concerning [energy consumption](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anova-precision-oven-20). The iFood Kitchen by Chiara Daniele even reuses water and steam from the stove for other food prep purposes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Connected Kitchenettes:** The iFood Kitchen showcases the trend of connected kitchen appliances, allowing for seamless control and monitoring. - **Efficient Kitchen Solutions:** The iFood Kitchen highlights the trend of compact and efficient kitchen designs, maximizing space and minimizing circulation. - **Sustainable Food Preparation:** The iFood Kitchen exemplifies the trend of recycling and reusing resources, such as water and steam, for food preparation purposes. ### Where This Applies - **Home Appliance Industry:** The iFood Kitchen presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the home appliance industry to develop connected kitchen appliances with advanced features. - **Interior Design Industry:** The iFood Kitchen creates opportunities for the interior design industry to create compact and efficient kitchen solutions that maximize space and enhance functionality. - **Sustainable Kitchen Solutions Industry:** The iFood Kitchen provides opportunities for the sustainable kitchen solutions industry to develop innovative technologies that recycle and reuse resources in food preparation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Cooking Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-idea-kody-29.md) - [Technological Kitchen Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-coit.md) - [All-in-One Meal Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefrobot.md) - [AI-Enabled Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermomix-tm7.md) - [Intelligent AI-Based Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haier.md) - [AI-Assisted Kitchen Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeg-kitchen-range.md) - [Sleek Integrated Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/integrated-kitchen-appliance.md) - [Connected Meal Preparation Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-food-processor.md) - [Freestanding Experimental Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-kitchens.md)