# The Wave TV Microwave A New Paradigm in Cooking and Entertainment By Design Crack | Published 2007-03-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wave-tv-a-new-paradigm-in-cooking-and-entertainment References: [designcrack](http://designcrack.com/v2/2007/02/21/wave-tv-by-he-and-marcel-wanders/) & [he-marcelwanders](http://www.he-marcelwanders.com) What's so special about a microwave with a chicken on top? It's only that the microwave has a [TV built into the door](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-magnit-active-micro-led-tv)! You heard me. Marcel Wanders, super designer and beloved by all turtleneck wearers, has teamed up with HE, an aged appliance company in need of super designers, to create a line of products that are [affordable, clever, and beautiful](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-kitchen-appliances). There are a number of products I will feature from this new line, but the TV/Microwave is my favorite for its usefulness. You see, I like to cook. I also like to watch TV: and heck, our kitchen is pretty small, so I can't put a TV on the kitchen counter somewhere. Boom! Marcel Wanders solves this problem. It also comes equipped with a DVD, if so desired. Unfortunately, I'm thinking that this product would never sell in America. The sizes of homes in the US, except for a couple of select urban areas, are immense. I haven't been to a middle-America suburb in a long while, but I bet if I were to take a random cross section of homes in one of those mini-mansion neighborhoods, I would find that most kitchens already have two televisions, and not in the need of a wimpy little microwave TV. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 76% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Integrated Appliances:** The Wave TV Microwave represents the trend of integrating multiple functionalities into a single appliance, providing convenience and space-saving solutions for consumers. - **Multimedia Utensils:** The inclusion of a TV and DVD player in the microwave door showcases the trend of multimedia integration into traditional kitchen utensils, offering a new form of entertainment while cooking. - **Smart Kitchen Technology:** The collaboration between Marcel Wanders and HE highlights the trend of incorporating smart technology in kitchen appliances, promoting enhanced functionality and connectivity in the cooking process. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Appliances:** The Wave TV Microwave introduces the need for innovation in the home appliance industry, encouraging manufacturers to explore new ways of integrating multiple functionalities in household products. - **Consumer Electronics:** The inclusion of a TV and DVD player in the microwave door opens up opportunities for the consumer electronics industry to develop innovative multimedia solutions for the kitchen market. - **Kitchenware:** The integration of smart technology and multimedia features in kitchen utensils presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the kitchenware industry, enabling the creation of cutting-edge products that enhance the cooking experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collapsible Microwave Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-microwave.md) - [Smartwatch-Inspired Portable Microwaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campo-portable-microwave.md) - [Futuristic Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-on2cook.md) - [Wave-Blocking Microwave Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winia-range-pop-microwave-oven.md) - [Three-In-One Free-Standing Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freestanding-oven.md) - [Three-in-One Microwave Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-gtebo-microwave-oven.md) - [Oven-Like Microwave Cooking Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rangemate.md) - [All-in-One Kitchen Cooking Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-str3065hs-smart-rangetop.md) - [High-Power Air Fryer Microwaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toshiba-mlec42pss.md)