# Revealing Refrigerators The Window Fridge by Yoonjung Kim and Jongrok Lee By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/window-fridge References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/03/a-see-through-refrigerator.html) & [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/user1690236) I think that the Window Fridge needs to move out of the conceptual stage and into the real world, stat. A brilliant yet simple idea, it will cut down a lot of energy used in the household. Designed by Yoonjung Kim and Jongrok Lee, the Window Fridge turns transparent with the push of a button, allowing people to glance at its contents without opening it and wasting precious energy. Check out the informative video above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 94% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Transparent Refrigerators:** The trend of designing refrigerators with transparent doors to conserve energy and provide convenience by allowing to glance at the contents without opening them. - **Smart Home Appliances:** The trend of developing smart home appliances that promote energy efficiency and convenience by integrating with voice control and mobile applications. - **Eco-friendly Designs:** The trend of incorporating eco-friendly features in household appliances to meet the increasing demand for sustainable and environmentally conscious products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Appliances:** The home appliance industry can consider incorporating eco-friendly designs and smart features, such as transparent doors and mobile integration, to improve their products and meet market demand. - **Smart Home Technology:** The smart home industry can explore incorporating more energy-efficient and eco-friendly features in their products to promote sustainability while providing added convenience and control for homeowners. - **Kitchen Equipment and Appliances:** The kitchen equipment and appliances industry can invest in designing and producing more energy-efficient and eco-friendly products, such as transparent refrigerators, to meet the growing demand for sustainable and convenient household appliances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compartmentalized Smart Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-refrigerator.md) - [Wheel-Base Smart Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fridze.md) - [Bespoke Multi-Section Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arte-mini-refrigerator.md) - [Conceptual Fresh Flower Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flora.md) - [Modern Mobile Fridge Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amity.md) - [Suitcase-Style Mini Fridge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-mini-fridge.md) - [Recipe-Recommending Smart Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bespoke-4door-flex-refrigerator.md) - [Dynamic Lighting-Equipped Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-objet.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Smart Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-smart-fridge.md)