# Convertible Explorer Kitchenettes The N1 Kitchen Concept Caters to a Journeying Job Description By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-12-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/n1-kitchen References: [designspotter](http://www.designspotter.com/product/2011/12/N1-Kitchen-System.html) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/n1/929703) With the camera men and researchers in mind who work for an organization or an institution like [National Geographic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-geographic-for-west-elm-kids-collection), the designers of the N1 Kitchen concept strove to conceive a [compact culinary environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bake-ultra) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ods) 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](http://www.kylethacker.com/projects/n1-kitchen-system/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech-Informed Modular Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rekook.md) - [Advanced Portable Camping Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-cruiser.md) - [Pro-Grade Self-Standing Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brio-kitchen-box.md) - [Freestanding Experimental Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-kitchens.md) - [Gas-Powered Toaster Oven Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cook-nook.md) - [Electric Travel Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rivian.md) - [Modular Portable Cooktop Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-hotplate.md) - [Ai-Powered Recipe-Generating Appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kitchen-cosmo.md) - [Chef-Designed Outdoor Prep Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everdure-mobile-prep-kitchen.md)