# Placemat-Equipped Lunchboxes The SOC Lunch Box Unfolds to Make Anywhere a Place to Eat By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-04-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soc-lunch-box References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/04/21/this-bento-inspired-three-tier-lunch-box-has-a-carrying-case-that-doubles-as-a-tablecloth-so-you-can-always-enjoy-a-proper-meal/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) & [midea](https://www.midea.com/us/) The SOC Lunch [Box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-box) has been designed by [Midea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detachable-rice-cooker) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lollo), 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Placemat-equipped Lunchboxes:** The trend of adding secondary functions to everyday objects presents opportunities for creative solutions that bring added value to consumers. - **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. - **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. ### Who This Affects Most - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Heating Solar-Powered Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnyside-lunchbox.md) - [Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldibox-2.md) - [Scheduled Self-Heating Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunchgo.md) - [Convenience-Focused Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-bundle.md) - [Steam Heating Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfheating-lunch-box.md) - [Meal Preparation Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memobento.md) - [All-Inclusive Leakproof Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-box1.md) - [Sleek Compartmentalized Lunch Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venn-bento-box.md) - [Branded Electric Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crockpot-go.md)