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Placemat-Equipped Lunchboxes

The SOC Lunch Box Unfolds to Make Anywhere a Place to Eat

— April 22, 2021 — Art & Design
The SOC Lunch Box has been designed by Midea as a meal carrier that is thoughtfully laid out to help transform any space into the perfect spot to enjoy food throughout the day. The three-tiered design of the lunchbox is equipped with an area for a full meal along with a steam cover and a set of cutlery, while also incorporating a magnetic carrying case. This case will unfold when it's time to eat and functions as a placemat to turn a workstation or even a picnic bench in a park into the perfect spot to thoughtfully enjoy a meal.

The SOC Lunch Box offers temperature insulation support along with silica gel material and will encourage a person to make lunchtime more of a relaxing ceremony each day.
Trend Themes
1. Placemat-equipped Lunchboxes - The trend of adding secondary functions to everyday objects presents opportunities for creative solutions that bring added value to consumers.
2. Multi-tiered Meal Carriers - The trend of multi-functional meal containers allows for space-saving yet comprehensive design that appeals to consumers with busy lifestyles.
3. Temperature-insulated Lunchboxes - The trend for temperature-insulated lunchboxes opens up opportunities for businesses to create innovative solutions to keep food fresh for longer periods of time.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of multi-functional meal containers by designing lunchboxes that cater to the needs of consumers with different lifestyles.
2. Home Goods - The home goods industry can explore the trend of adding secondary functions to everyday objects by incorporating innovative design ideas that bring convenience and added value to users.
3. Consumer Goods - The consumer goods industry can take advantage of the trend for temperature-insulated lunchboxes by creating products that address the growing demand for eco-friendly, cost-efficient, and healthy food storage solutions.
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