At normal temperature, they are plain white plates; but when you expose these plates to higher temperature, hidden messages are exposed. Designed by Rafael Morgan, these ordinary looking plates reveal world hunger trivia once in contact with hot food.
Called "indigestive plate", the plate is said to cause violent stomach reaction once the "indigestible sentences" are revealed through the heat-sensitive ink.
Says Rafael Morgan, "Hopefully this plate will cause an indigestion, or at least make people think twice before asking for the dessert."
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Heat-sensitive Ink
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing heat-sensitive ink for various applications, such as creating unique packaging or interactive displays.
- Interactive Dining Experiences
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating dining experiences that combine food with technology to engage and educate customers in a unique and memorable way.
- Social Awareness Campaigns
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Using creative, unexpected methods, like the indigestive plate, to raise awareness about social issues and inspire change.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Printing and Packaging
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating heat-sensitive ink technology into packaging design to enhance product appeal and customer engagement.
- Restaurant and Hospitality
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating interactive elements into dining experiences to differentiate from competitors and create memorable customer interactions.
- Non-profit Organizations
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring unique and creative approaches, like the indigestive plate, to raise awareness and mobilize support for social causes.
