# Locomotive-Like Appliances The Kitchen Train Takes a Load of Culinary Tasks on Board By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-09-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-train References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/09/11/ten-innovative-award-winning-concepts-at-adesign-awards/) & [adesignaward](http://www.adesignaward.com/design-image.php?y=2011&design=25209) Designer Ahmad Abedini endeavored to find a solution to the almost inevitable tendency for people to outfit their kitchens with [mismatched appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/integrated-kitchen-appliance). The Kitchen Train is his response. It can be described a coalescent culinary contraption that serves up an array of [different functions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-kitchen-appliances). You probably noticed the presence of a microwave right away. Combined with a toaster, the invention offers two significant food prep staples. Within the amalgamated object, you might also be able to recognize a juicer, a kettle and what appears to be a hand vacuum, in addition to a couple of ambiguous-looking machines that fit in seamlessly with the sinuous shape of the countertop mass. The Kitchen Train streamlines the appearance and the placement of your gadgets to embody a [locomotive-like shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-train). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Culinary Contraptions:** Combining various kitchen appliances into one object presents disruptive innovation opportunities for designers to create multifunctional appliances. - **Appliance Integration:** The trend of integrating various kitchen appliances into one object presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the electrical appliance industry. - **Coalescent Appliances:** Combining various functions in one object to streamline the appearance and placement of appliances presents disruptive innovation opportunities for designers and manufacturers. ### Where This Applies - **Home Appliance:** The home appliance industry can benefit from the trend by creating innovative and functional products for modern homes. - **Kitchen Appliance:** The kitchen appliance industry can benefit from the trend by creating integrated appliances that optimize kitchen space while still being functional. - **Industrial Design:** The trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities for industrial designers to create functional yet aesthetically pleasing appliance designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ai-Powered Recipe-Generating Appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kitchen-cosmo.md) - [Modular Multifunctional Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pronto-and-alto.md) - [Futuristic Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-on2cook.md) - [One-Person Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-cooking-appliance.md) - [Stackable Modular Induction Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookmate-kitchen-appliance.md) - [Hybrid Heating Countertop Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-cooker.md) - [Gas-Powered Toaster Oven Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cook-nook.md) - [Stackable Module Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midea-stackit.md) - [Vehicular All-In-One Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-kitchen.md)