# Modular Collapsible Kitchens 'The Liberation of the Kitchen' Project Features Flexible Fixtures By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-10-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberation-of-the-kitchen References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/the-liberation-of-the-kitchen-offers-modular-freedom-when-cooking/) & [alejandracalderon.info](https://www.alejandracalderon.info/) Living spaces are shifting in design to be focused more on fluid lifestyles, so 'The Liberation of the Kitchen' project identifies how product design is also evolving to offer users a way to live better. The project consists of modular pieces of furniture that can be incorporated into virtually any space to instantly offer preparation area for meals, storage for utensils and much more. 'The Liberation of the Kitchen' project is the design work of Alejandra Calderón and could be used to easily transform a space into a kitchen without having to worry that it isn't designed as such. This speaks to the way that homes are being reimagined to transform areas into homes for individuals or families in unexpected spaces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modular Furniture:** Designing furniture that can be easily incorporated into any space in a customizable way for fluid lifestyles. - **Collapsible Kitchens:** Creating kitchens that can be compact and easily assembled in order to have maximum flexibility and functionality. - **Flexible Product Design:** Developing product designs that can be adapted and adjusted to fit any environment and make a space more versatile and functional. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** Opportunity for companies to create furniture that can be adjusted and modular to work in any living space. - **Kitchenware:** Innovative companies can create modular and collapsible kitchenware to optimize function and space in smaller living areas. - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to incorporate modular furniture and kitchen designs into the buildings for more versatile and flexible living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech-Informed Modular Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rekook.md) - [Space-Conscious Kitchen Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-kitchen-design.md) - [Freestanding Experimental Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-kitchens.md) - [Ai-Powered Recipe-Generating Appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kitchen-cosmo.md) - [Minimalist Modular Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensient-cosmetic-technologies.md) - [Micro-Living Kitchen Appliance Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-appliance-hub.md) - [Modular Configured Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabinet.md) - [Cabinet-Style Kitchen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next125-pocket-system.md) - [Reconfigurable Modular Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gioco.md)