# Induction Living Rooms Cooking Table by Young Cahn Choo Creates Community By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-01-31 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/induction-cooking-table References: [homeqn](http://www.homeqn.com/entry/cook-it-up-in-your-living-room-with-induction-cooking-table/) & [bit.ly](http://bit.ly/9RDNxR) Converting cooking time in the kitchen to an activity that reinforces a sense of community in a shared space is what San Francisco-based Young Chan Choo’s design for an [induction cooking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenwood-cooking-chef) table. The table is simple to operate and comes with shelf for extra space as well as built-in storage for tableware and utensils. Induction cooking only heats when the [cooking surface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brevilles-the-control-freak) comes in contact with iron-like metals. The cooktop cools when the pot or pan is removed, so it can be used as a [general purpose table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/come-together-robot) between meals because it is for non-metallic items like books and papers and remote controls. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Community Cooking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating cooking spaces that foster community engagement and social interaction. - **Multi-functional Tables:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing tables with built-in storage and extra space to accommodate various activities and needs. - **Induction Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative uses for induction cooking technology, such as cooling functionality for multi-purpose tables. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchen Appliance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethinking traditional kitchen appliances to incorporate community-oriented features and functionality. - **Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redesigning furniture to incorporate multi-functional elements, like built-in storage and adaptable surfaces. - **Home Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative home accessories that utilize induction technology for both cooking and non-cooking purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intelligent All-in-One Induction Cooktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-induction-cooktop.md) - [Minimal Hidden Induction Cooktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapitec-chef.md) - [Invisible Induction Countertop Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaggenau-essential-induction.md) - [Seamless Kitchen Cooktop Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flex-induction-cooktop.md) - [Contemporary Smart Cooker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ods.md) - [Modular Induction Cooktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electrolux-jodana.md) - [Revolutionary Cooking System Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-cube-cooking-system.md) - [Futuristic Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-on2cook.md) - [Precision Countertop Induction Cooktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-tasty-one-top.md)