I used to think that engravings and etchings were only for jewelry and woodworks until I saw the Laser-Engraved Banana. This banana engraving was created by Wouter Walmink using a program called Repper to design the pattern.
The best part about the Laser-Engraved Banana isn't the beautiful patterns adorning the peel, it is the fact that the banana is still edible! I am curious to see what else Wouter Walmink engraves in the future. My vote is for an orange. Keepin' it fruity for the win.
Fruity Etchings
The Laser-Engraved Banana is a Work of Edible Art
Trend Themes
1. Edible Art - The combination of technology and food opens up the world of edible art, where potentially limitless display designs could be created on consumable products.
2. Laser Etching - The proliferation of laser etching technology has the potential to revolutionize the food industry by offering a new way to customize and enhance products.
3. Design as a Service - The development of software tools that leverage computer-aided design and machine learning to enable customization of fruits and vegetables has the potential to create a new design-as-a-service offering.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The technology of laser engraving can add a new dimension to the way food is presented and marketed.
2. Gifting Industry - Laser-engraved fruit can serve as an excellent gift option offering innovatively designed and edible presents.
3. Arts and Crafts - The art of laser etching fresh produce has the potential to mark a turning point for DIY enthusiasts, food bloggers, and craft masters who can create customized and edible designs to make their creations stand out.