Category
Business
Ritual Sampling
Trend cluster
Category
Dining
Protection
Restaurants are adopting design solutions for dine-in experiences post-COVID-19.
6.5
Trend score
What's Happening
What is the Dining Protection trend?
Dining Protection: As government-imposed COVID-19 restrictions on non-essential businesses are eased, restaurants begin to reopen for dine-in experiences. Prioritizing safety concerns of both guests and staff, these establishments look for design solutions that can be applied in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Insight
The consumer insight behind the Dining Protection trend
Many have grown nostalgic about experiences that were made unavailable due to government-imposed COVID-19 measures. As these restrictions are gradually lifted, consumers become increasingly excited about the prospect of returning to pre-pandemic lifestyles. Many, however, are mindful of the health risk that exists outside of the home and as a result, are looking to engage in activities while respecting the guidelines for physical distancing and safety.
Evidence
Examples of the Dining Protection trend
CategoryBusiness
Transparent Dining Barriers
Penguin Eat Shabu Boasts Safety Measures During Restaurant Reopening
With post-lockdown dining concerns, the hospitality industry should create safer accommodations for guests similar to the PVC pipe and plastic sheets used in 'Penguin Eat Shabu.'
CategoryArt & Design
Isolated Dining Booths
Mediamatic ETEN is Exploring the New Normal for Restaurants
The hospitality industry can explore isolated dining options and outdoor dining experiments to adapt to the new normal for restaurants.
CategoryArt & Design
Social Distancing Dining Shields
The Conceptual 'Plex’Eat' Visor Lamp Enables Dining with Friends
The hospitality industry can use transparent barriers such as 'Plex’Eat' and similar products to reimagine restaurant design that promotes social distancing without compromising o…
CategoryBusiness
Outdoor Restaurant Design Kits
David Rockwell Helps NYC Restaurants Adapt to Outdoor Dining
The pandemic has accelerated the need for outdoor dining spaces that prioritize health and safety measures.
CategoryArt & Design
Portable Pop-Up Privacy Screens
The 'Ventaglio' Privacy Screen Divides Desks and Dining Areas
The privacy screen is a great addition to coworking spaces as it provides convenience and privacy to users.
Workshop question
How might your business adapt to guidelines for physical distancing in a post-lockdown environment?
Trend themes
Themes within the Dining Protection trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Social Distancing Design
Businesses are adapting their spaces and services to accommodate social distancing measures.
02
Outdoor Dining
Businesses are exploring outdoor dining options to provide safer experiences for guests and employees.
03
Portable Privacy Solutions
The need for personal space separation in public spaces has increased the demand for portable privacy solutions.
Industry implications
What the Dining Protection trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Hospitality Industry
The hospitality industry can benefit from adopting social distancing designs and outdoor dining solutions to provide safe and comfortable experiences for guests.
For
Office Space Industry
The office space industry can benefit from integrating portable privacy solutions to provide employees with a safer workplace.
For
Interior Design Industry
The interior design industry can take advantage of the opportunity to create innovative designs for social distancing and outdoor dining solutions.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Dining Protection
Trend score 6.5 out of 10, from popularity 92%, activity 93%, freshness 9%.
Popularity92%
Activity93%
Freshness9%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
