# Futuristic Foliage Kitchen Appliances The Tree of Life by Zahari Ganchev is Controlled by a Tablet By Meghan Young | Published 2014-05-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-of-life-by-zahari-ganchev References: [dvice](http://www.dvice.com/2014-5-9/cooking-concept-replaces-your-kitchen-automated-tree) & [electroluxdesignlab](http://electroluxdesignlab.com/2014/submission/tree-of-life/) The [Tree of Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-courtyard-house) by Zahari Ganchev, a [National Academy of Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gat-umbrella) design student based in Sofia, Bulgaria, is a futuristic concept that addresses the needs of a kitchen. It specifically amalgamates fundamental appliances including the refrigerator, oven, and dishwasher. In a way, it even purports to replace the chef, allowing people to prepare and cook their meals via their tablet, which can be controlled from the comfort of their living room. Entered into the 2014 [Electrolux](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-appliance-hub) design competition, the Tree of Life by Zahari Ganchev is inspired by the shapes of a Beobab tree and a Ganoderma lucidum mushroom, bringing an organic touch to the kitchen even as it introduces hi-tech possibilities. The food is meant to be stored in the trunk while meals are cooked on its mushroom caps. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Futuristic Kitchen Appliances:** Designing kitchen appliances that automate cooking processes, controlled by smart devices. - **Multi-functional Appliances:** Creating appliances that combine several functions seamlessly, streamlining kitchen efficiency. - **Organic-inspired Kitchen Design:** Incorporating organic shapes and live plants into kitchen design, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the space. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Appliance Industry:** Companies should focus on creating automated kitchen appliances that cater to the modern home. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** Developing smart devices that can control multi-functional kitchen appliances will disrupt how people cook at home. - **Interior Design Industry:** Integrating organic shapes and greenery into kitchen design creates aesthetically pleasing and functional cooking spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaudiinspired.md) - [Ai-Powered Recipe-Generating Appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kitchen-cosmo.md) - [Minimalist Gardener Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-cultivator.md) - [Micro-Living Kitchen Appliance Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-appliance-hub.md) - [Telescoping Component Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-kitchen-aid.md) - [Freestanding Experimental Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-kitchens.md) - [AI-Enabled Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermomix-tm7.md) - [Sleek Integrated Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/integrated-kitchen-appliance.md) - [Sensory Stimulation Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasix-table.md)