# Lifestyle Suited Lunchboxes The NuLunch Ceramic Dish Set is Compact and Microwave-Safe By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-08-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nulunch References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/NU-Lunch/3281129) With the many obvious flaws found in [small coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeti-daytrip-coolers) and snack satchels on the market, you have to wonder if designers even occasionally go to the effort exerted in the development of NuLunch. Erik Askin did a great deal of research to come up with his clever final concept, looking into the common complaints people have regarding the inconvenience of packing a lunch. Firstly, the BPA-free collection of NuLunch containers is manufactured in ceramic with [moisture-sealing silicone lids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eternos-serving-bowl), enabling them to be safely microwaved. Secondly, those flexible tops can be collapsed for more compact carrying. Three different sizes of boxes are ideal for different food types and portions, with one special angled receptacle for easy sandwich access. The NuLunch dishes double as plates and bowls and they can be carried in a mod felt and nylon lunchbag. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Microwave-safe Lunchboxes:** Opportunity for creating innovative lunchbox designs that can be safely microwaved. - **Collapsible Container Tops:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop lunchboxes with flexible tops that can be collapsed for easy carrying. - **Modular Food Storage:** Opportunity to create lunchboxes with different-sized compartments for storing different food types and portions. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchenware:** Kitchenware industry can explore new designs for microwave-safe lunchboxes. - **Packaging:** Packaging industry can develop collapsible container tops for convenient and compact packaging solutions. - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can create stylish lunchbags made from mod felt and nylon. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenience-Focused Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-bundle.md) - [Leak-Proof Food Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentgo.md) - [Meal Preparation Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memobento.md) - [All-Inclusive Leakproof Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-box1.md) - [Ultra-Compact Freezable Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezable-lunch-box.md) - [Self-Heating Solar-Powered Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnyside-lunchbox.md) - [Sleek Compartmentalized Lunch Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venn-bento-box.md) - [Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldibox-2.md) - [Double-Walled Lunch Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insulated-lunch-box.md)