# Edible Art Combining two passions into one, edible art includes sculptures, ads and designs with. By [Meghan Young](https://www.trendhunter.com/meghan) | Published Dec 1, 2007, updated Nov 19, 2009 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/edible-art-combining-two-passions-into-one-edible-art-includes-sculptures-a ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.0/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Edible Art trend? **Edible Art:** Description Several examples of edible art have emerged, including: chocolate figurines, footwear, sushi and even an anatomically correct heart. Other edible art includes chocolate tattoos, graffiti wrapped chocolate, and lifestyle billboards. Implications Edible art can be used either to add a luxurious twist to a snack or as a marketing tool to promote a brand or product. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 27 to Sep 17, 2007 - Published: Dec 1, 2007 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/nostalgia), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Edible Art trend ### Luxury Edible Art Creating edible art adds a luxurious twist to a snack or can be used as a marketing tool to promote a brand or product. ### Anatomically Correct Chocolate Creating anatomically correct chocolate can provide consumers with one-of-a-kind products that are able to generate a large sense of shock as it they will stand out amongst other organizations ### Interactive Chocolate Marketing Designing interactive chocolate billboards and packaging can inspire viral buzz and positive brand perception. ## What the Edible Art trend means for industry ### For Food & Beverage industry These trends are highly relevant to the food and beverage industry in terms of creating unique food items and packaging for consumer consumption. ### For Marketing and Advertising industry These trends are highly relevant to the marketing and advertising industry in terms of creating unique and attention-grabbing campaigns. ### For Art and Design industry These trends are highly relevant to the art and design industry in terms of creating new media of art pieces and processes. ## Trend signals for Edible Art Trend score 4.0 out of 10, from popularity 63%, activity 49%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 63% - Activity: 49% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Edible Art trend 6 featured examples from Feb 27 to Sep 17, 2007. - [Yummy Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-tattoo): Body Talk Marks Your Flesh with Chocolate (Category: Naughty) Implication: Partner with bakeries or chocolate companies to create edible body art made from chocolate that can be marketed as a fun and unique food product. - [Edible Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-your-shoes): Luxurious Chocolates By Theobroma Cacao (Category: Fashion) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unique flavor combinations and artistic designs to the gourmet chocolate industry. - [Delectable Dessert Advertising](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-first-chocolate-billboard-the-ultimate-form-of-disposable-advertisin): World's First Chocolate Billboard (Category: Marketing) Implication: The advertising industry can leverage 3-D billboards, guerrilla marketing, and interactive outdoor advertising to create impactful and engaging campaigns. - [Fishy Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-themed-chocolate-indulge-me): Indulge with Sushi Themed Chocolates (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The luxury chocolates industry can continuing to innovate its offerings by creating unique and visually appealing products, such as sushi-themed chocolates. - [Chocolate As Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/6ft-tall-anatomically-correct-chocolate-jesus): 6 Foot Tall Anatomically Correct Chocolate Jesus (Category: Social Good) Implication: The food and beverage industry can explore the potential of using chocolate and other edible materials to create visually stunning and edible products, appealing to consumers' tas… - [Anatomical Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anatomically-correct-chocolate): This Chocolate Heart Beats for Your Belly (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: In the food and beverage industry, creating anatomically correct desserts can provide a disruptive innovation opportunity by offering a memorable and unusual dining experience. ## Recent trend clusters - [Serial Snacking](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/serial-snacking) (Lifestyle) - [Calm Monitoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/calm-monitoring) (Lifestyle) - [Performance Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/performance-powders) (Lifestyle) - [Task Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/task-beverages) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Rapid Concussion Screening Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infrared-eye-tracking) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)