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# Energy-Saving Organized Fridges
The 'Gaze' Refrigerator Appliance Shows Food without Opening it

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-04-21 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refrigerator-appliance
References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/04/20/dont-lose-your-cool/)

It's a common practice to open the fridge to see what's inside, allowing much of the cold air to escape, so the 'Gaze' refrigerator appliance is designed to eliminate this occurrence.

The 'Gaze' fridge works by digitally keeping an eye on the interior portion of the appliance in order to display what's available on the inside on the [exterior screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-5). This means that a hungry inhabitant can browse the selection without having to physically open the doors to take a peek and increase energy use.

The 'Gaze' refrigerator appliance is the design work of Heejin Youn and offers user the ability to completely [track their grocery needs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodtusker) from the incorporated screen. This allows for a more comprehensive experience to always know what's needed.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.2/10
- Popularity: 78% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Asia

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Digital Refrigerator View:** Smart refrigerators with exterior screens that digitally show the interior content.
- **Energy-saving Appliances:** Appliances designed to reduce energy consumption by eliminating the need to open them.
- **Smart Grocery Tracking:** Refrigerators that integrate with grocery tracking systems for a more comprehensive experience.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Home Appliances:** Innovative energy-saving appliances like the 'Gaze' fridge are disrupting the home appliance industry.
- **Retail:** Smart grocery tracking and digital refrigerator views can enhance the retail industry's supply chain management.
- **Technology:** The integration of technology like screens and grocery tracking systems in appliances presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the tech industry.

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