# Mobile Microwave Devices The Mediumwave Will Increase Your Stay-In Movie Nights By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-07-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediumwave References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3032772/wanted/this-mobile-microwave-will-make-you-want-to-eat-more-tv-dinners?partner=rss) & [jakerich](http://www.jakerich.co.uk/Info) The Mediumwave is an ingenious innovation designed by Jake Rich, a man determined to rethink the look and feel of an appliance so integral, many of us take it for granted. Besides being absolutely adorable, (think The Brave Little Toaster) Rich's [round, minimalist design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-kitchen-appliances) operates as simply as using a stovetop. The medium-sized device is equipped with wheels, allowing you to move it around the counter effortlessly. Further setting it apart from [other microwaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwave-air-fryer), the Mediumwave is controlled by a power-adjusting dial and a timer button (rather than a plethora of buttons). You can also view your food cooking by way of a [translucent lid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-gtebo-microwave-oven). When the lid is lifted, the microwave stops, allowing you to stir your food as though you were cooking it in a conventional pot. The Mediumwave was recently exhibited at London's New Designers exhibition. Though his eventual goal is mass production, Rich is waiting for the right manufacturer to make his dream a reality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 48% | 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) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mobile Microwave Devices:** Opportunity to disrupt the microwave industry with minimalist designs and advanced mobility. - **Translucent Cookware:** Innovative opportunity to integrate translucent lids with various cookwares to enhance the customer's cooking experience. - **Simplified Appliance Controls:** Opportunity to disrupt the traditional control mechanisms by implementing more simplified control interfaces. ### Where This Applies - **Home Appliance Industry:** The home appliance industry could benefit from adopting minimalist designs for various appliances. - **Cookware Industry:** The cookware industry could benefit from setting a new standard with translucent lids to enhance the customer's experience. - **Smart Kitchen Industry:** The smart kitchen industry has an opportunity to apply a simplified interface to their appliances and devices to enhance the overall user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collapsible Microwave Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-microwave.md) - [Sliding Microwave Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwave-design.md) - [Wave-Blocking Microwave Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winia-range-pop-microwave-oven.md) - [Oven-Like Microwave Cooking Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rangemate.md) - [Futuristic Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-on2cook.md) - [Job Site-Ready Microwaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makita-mw001g.md) - [Three-In-One Free-Standing Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freestanding-oven.md) - [Infrared Heating Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatwave-go-n01.md) - [Three-in-One Microwave Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-gtebo-microwave-oven.md)