# Flat Automated Kitchens The '2D Smart Kitchen' Handles All of Your Cooking Needs By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-06-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-kitchen References: [electroluxdesignlab](http://electroluxdesignlab.com/en/submission/2d-smart-kitchen/) Designer Ermi van Oers wanted to make the most minimalist kitchen possible so she designed the '2D Smart Kitchen.' Reminiscent of the sentient supercomputer HAL 9000, the kitchen handles all of your cooking needs. The kitchen features a giant touchscreen wall and automatically prepares your meals while getting out of your way. With nothing protruding out of your wall, the concept kitchen suggests recipes and then makes them for you. If you want something that you don't have the ingredients for, the wall will inform you of what you need to buy. The 2D Smart Kitchen knows what food you can make by tracking the ingredients in your fridge. The 2D Smart Kitchen is a finalist in the Electrolux Design Lab Competition ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Automated Cooking:** The concept of automated cooking revolutionizes the way meals are prepared, saving time and effort. - **Smart Kitchens:** The integration of advanced technology in kitchen appliances creates a more efficient and interactive cooking experience. - **Minimalist Kitchen Design:** The trend towards minimalist kitchen design focuses on simplicity and functionality, eliminating unnecessary clutter and maximizing space. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Appliances:** The appliance industry can explore the development of automated cooking devices that streamline the cooking process. - **Technology:** The technology industry can further innovate smart kitchen solutions, such as integrating artificial intelligence and IoT capabilities. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can cater to the demand for minimalist kitchen designs, providing sleek and functional layouts for modern homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ai-Powered Recipe-Generating Appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kitchen-cosmo.md) - [Compact Kitchen Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bake-ultra.md) - [Space-Conscious Kitchen Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-kitchen-design.md) - [Projected Kitchen Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-holodisplay.md) - [Contemporary Smart Cooker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ods.md) - [Cabinet-Style Kitchen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next125-pocket-system.md) - [Tech-Informed Modular Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rekook.md) - [Sleek Integrated Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/integrated-kitchen-appliance.md) - [Monochromatic Handle-Hiding Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hide-oven.md)