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Form Over Food

Creative lunches as an example of turning ordinary items into art

Implications - “Form over function” is the new slogan for culinary culture. Instead of opting for disposable containers, consumers are seeking creative ways to make homemade lunches exciting. Bentos and upscale lunch boxes are a burgeoning industry as Japanese culinary influences go viral.

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6 Featured, 25 Examples: 859,022 Total Clicks

Date Range: Mar 09 - Oct 09

Trending: Warm

Consumer Insight Topics: Art & Design Design Lifestyle Food Credit Crunch

Featured Examples

Intricate Sandwich Art - Funky Lunch Depicts the Western Version of the Bento Box

SCORE 6.2

Warm 60,940 Clicks Pub: Aug 10, 09

Intricate Sandwich Art

Funky Lunch Depicts the Western Version of the Bento Box

I remember throwing away my lunches as a little girl; I hated sandwiches, they were boring and not fun to eat… but if I’d had sandwich art like the stuff featured on FunkyLunch.com, I’m pretty sure I would… [More]

Gamer-Centric Sushi - Laura Bento Creates Xbox Controller Bento Box

SCORE 5.3

Warm 30,172 Clicks Pub: Aug 27, 09

Gamer-Centric Sushi

Laura Bento Creates Xbox Controller Bento Box

Laura Bento created this Xbox controller Bento Box for her husband, who is an avid video gamer. The tribute to Xbox 360 features white rice to create the shape of the controller with colorful and yummy… [More]

Bento Box Bling - Carolyn Tille Creates Sushi Jewelry for Japanese Food Addicts

SCORE 4.8

Average 42,313 Clicks Pub: Aug 15, 09

Bento Box Bling

Carolyn Tille Creates Sushi Jewelry for Japanese Food Addicts

Imagine coming across someone with bento box jewelry covering their body from head to toe. These miniature creations were made by Carolyn Tille and embrace the extreme love for sushi some people have.… [More]

Family Bonding Through Bento - In Japan, 'Bento Day' Lets Kids Learn to Make Healthy Lunches

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Mild 10,621 Clicks Pub: Mar 1, 09

Family Bonding Through Bento

In Japan, 'Bento Day' Lets Kids Learn to Make Healthy Lunches

On the school-mandated 'Bento Day,' Japanese students are learning how to prepare balanced bento box lunches on their own. The segmented lunch boxes are meant to keep portions of food (typically leftovers)… [More]

Artistic Lunch Landscapes - Sakurako Kitsa's Bento Works of Art

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Untested 12,685 Clicks Pub: May 4, 09

Artistic Lunch Landscapes

Sakurako Kitsa's Bento Works of Art

It is great at last to be able to post about a specific bento artist and not speak in general terms. In this case, it’s Sakurako Kitsa, who is thought to be one of the best bento artists in the world.… [More]

Disguised Bento Boxes - The Laptop Lunch Hides Your Meal from Hungry Coworkers

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Mild 13,400 Clicks Pub: Aug 10, 09

Disguised Bento Boxes

The Laptop Lunch Hides Your Meal from Hungry Coworkers

Carrying a lunch box can be embarrassing, especially if you’re a grown man or woman. The Laptop Lunch is a hidden bento box that comes in a thermal laptop bag. The kit not only has an inside pocket for… [More]