Convertible Explorer Kitchenettes

The N1 Kitchen Concept Caters to a Journeying Job Description

With the camera men and researchers in mind who work for an organization or an institution like National Geographic, the designers of the N1 Kitchen concept strove to conceive a compact culinary environment that would operate independently of its surroundings. Anyone with a nomadic occupation that requires him to set up camp for a number of months in remote locations will appreciate the benefits that this system affords.

Kyle Thacker worked with Sarah Fung to piece together a fully functional kitchenette that packs away into a storage container with wheels. When folded out, the N1 Kitchen features pot-adjustable stovetop elements which are free of any knobs, a hi-tech portion-rationing cutting board and cupboard doors that gradually turn transparent as food supplies run low.

Photo Credits: Kyle Thacker

Nomadic Kitchenettes
Designing compact, functional and independent culinary environments for individuals with traveling jobs.
Hi-tech Cutting Boards
Innovating cutting board designs that cater to portion rationing and food supply storage.
Transparent Cupboard Doors
Creating smart storage solutions that automatically show low food supply levels by gradually turning transparent.

Industries Being Reshaped

Camping and Outdoor Equipment
Developing innovative and practical camping and outdoor equipment solutions for nomadic individuals.
Professional Photography Equipment
Creating compact and portable professional photography equipment and tools for those who work in remote locations.
Institutional and Organizational Research
Providing food and cooking solutions to institutions and organizations that require their research and field teams to live and work in remote areas for extended periods of time.
SCORE
5.4 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 69%
Activity 86%
Freshness 8%

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