# Interactive Office Food Halls The eBay Office Cafeteria Boasts a Smart Self-Ordering System By Jana Pijak | Published 2018-04-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfordering-system References: [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2017/09/19/ebay-office-cafeteria-by-gensler-san-jose-california/) & [gensler](https://www.gensler.com/) Interior design firm [Gensler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gensler) is the creative force behind 'The Kitchen,' [eBay's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypegolf-japan) new Office Cafeteria, located inside its San Jose headquarters -- in addition to its modern aesthetic, the space is home to a smart self-ordering system, making lunch more seamless for employees. This food hall draws inspiration from food truck parks and offers a diverse selection of meals -- ranging from a healthy salad bar and kiosks specializing in cultural dishes to an ice cream cart that satisfies one's sweet tooth. Fostering a sense of community and connection, the office food hall is accented with graphic design details like a "kale yeah" wall mural, along with both communal tables and more private dining booths that are ideal for those hosting a two-person lunch meeting. Image Credit: [Jasper Sanidad](https://www.jaspersanidad.photography/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Smart Self-ordering Systems:** Implementing smart self-ordering systems in office food halls can streamline the lunch experience for employees. - **Food Truck Park Inspiration:** Drawing inspiration from food truck parks can offer a diverse selection of meals and create an engaging dining experience in office food halls. - **Community-centric Design:** Fostering a sense of community and connection through design elements like communal tables and wall murals can enhance the office food hall experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** Interior design firms can explore opportunities in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing office food halls. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can innovate by incorporating self-ordering systems and diverse menu options in their office food hall offerings. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can contribute to the office food hall experience by creating custom murals and visual elements that enhance the atmosphere. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Workplace Smart Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fraiche.md) - [Multi-Vendor Food Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefs-hall.md) - [Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gensler.md) - [Community-Centric Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communitycentric-design.md) - [AI-Powered Snack Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quick-eats-store.md) - [Contemporary interactive workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-workspace.md) - [Art Gallery-Inspired Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maniera.md) - [Redefined LA-Based Comfortable Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gensler-1.md) - [Workplace-Integrated Store Locations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hejworkshop.md)