# Souped-Up Food Prep Surfaces The Product Tank Kitchen Lets You Cook Meals Directly on and in It By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-04-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/product-tank-kitchen References: [furnitureserved](http://www.furnitureserved.com/gallery/Product-Tank-Kitchen/3290454) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Product-Tank-Kitchen/3290454) There's quite a bit happening in the Product Tank Kitchen that you wouldn't be able to discern at first glance. This concept is a remarkably innovative one that streamlines the [meal preparation process](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brio-kitchen-box) and reduces the need to use too many dishes. The designer was inspired by his grandmother, a woman who could easily maintain her independence at home if it weren't for such an inconveniently arranged culinary environment. This proposal places the sink, stovetop and space for a cutting board all in the same unit. An elevating counter can be set down to a height that's ideal for a seated cook. The Product Tank Kitchen has a [dividable basin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luneup), two elements and a pair of built-in boilers with faucets that don't require you to lift any full pots. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Streamlined Meal Preparation:** The Product Tank Kitchen concept streamlines the meal preparation process by combining the sink, stovetop, and cutting board in one unit. - **Reduced Dish Usage:** The innovative design of the Product Tank Kitchen reduces the need to use too many dishes during the cooking process. - **Optimized Ergonomics:** The elevating counter and adjustable height of the Product Tank Kitchen cater to seated cooks, ensuring an ideal working environment. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchen Appliance:** The Product Tank Kitchen presents an opportunity for the kitchen appliance industry to create multifunctional units that optimize space and streamline meal prep. - **Home Renovation:** The innovative features of the Product Tank Kitchen can inspire the home renovation industry to design more ergonomic and efficient kitchen layouts. - **Aging-in-place Solutions:** The concept of the Product Tank Kitchen addresses the needs of elderly individuals and presents an opportunity for the aging-in-place solutions industry to create accessible and functional kitchen environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Kitchen Sink Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-sink-system.md) - [Telescoping Component Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-kitchen-aid.md) - [Multi-Functional Cook Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-cooking-appliance.md) - [Chef-Designed Outdoor Prep Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everdure-mobile-prep-kitchen.md) - [Contemporary Smart Cooker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ods.md) - [Stackable Modular Induction Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookmate-kitchen-appliance.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) - [Hybrid Heating Countertop Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-cooker.md)