# Dining Protection Restaurants are adopting design solutions for dine-in experiences post-COVID-19. By [Kalin Ned](https://www.trendhunter.com/knedelch), Research Writer | Published May 28, 2020 | Category: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/business-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/dining-protection ## Key Figures - Trend score: 6.5/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## 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. ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: May 7 to May 29, 2020 - Published: May 28, 2020 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Examples of the Dining Protection trend 5 featured examples from May 7 to May 29, 2020. - [Transparent Dining Barriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-reopening): Penguin Eat Shabu Boasts Safety Measures During Restaurant Reopening (Category: Business) Implication: 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.' - [Isolated Dining Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-normal-for-restaurants): Mediamatic ETEN is Exploring the New Normal for Restaurants (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The hospitality industry can explore isolated dining options and outdoor dining experiments to adapt to the new normal for restaurants. - [Social Distancing Dining Shields](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plexeat-visor-lamp): The Conceptual 'Plex’Eat' Visor Lamp Enables Dining with Friends (Category: Art & Design) Implication: 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… - [Outdoor Restaurant Design Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-restaurant-design): David Rockwell Helps NYC Restaurants Adapt to Outdoor Dining (Category: Business) Implication: The pandemic has accelerated the need for outdoor dining spaces that prioritize health and safety measures. - [Portable Pop-Up Privacy Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ventaglio-privacy-screen): The 'Ventaglio' Privacy Screen Divides Desks and Dining Areas (Category: Art & Design) Implication: 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? ## Themes within the Dining Protection trend ### Social Distancing Design Businesses are adapting their spaces and services to accommodate social distancing measures. ### Outdoor Dining Businesses are exploring outdoor dining options to provide safer experiences for guests and employees. ### Portable Privacy Solutions The need for personal space separation in public spaces has increased the demand for portable privacy solutions. ## What the Dining Protection trend means for industry ### For 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 for Dining Protection Trend score 6.5 out of 10, from popularity 92%, activity 93%, freshness 9%. - Popularity: 92% - Activity: 93% - Freshness: 9% ## Recent trend clusters - [Ritual Sampling](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/holiday-discovery-boxes) (Business) - [Texture Mimicry](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/textural-protein-snacks) (Lifestyle) - [Gut Layering](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/digestive-energy-drinks) (Lifestyle) - [Candy Migration](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/holiday-sweet-mashups) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Business - [Fragrant Body Care Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-fridays-body-collection1) - [Spice Discovery Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavor-countdown-calendars) - [Performance-Based Creator Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-ad-platforms) - [Fashionable Frozen Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aritzias-aok-caf) All articles: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business)