# Sensory Sustenance Culinary apps incorporate the senses in an effort to engaged consumers. By [Jordy E](https://www.trendhunter.com/JordyEleni) | Published Jun 16, 2015 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sensory-sustenance ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.4/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Sensory Sustenance trend? **Sensory Sustenance:** Contemporary longing for disconnected living has spurred a will for real-time engagement through the senses. In the tech sphere, culinary apps are answering this call with smartphone apps that captivate consumers in a physical fashion. On a broader scale, this sensory approach helps brands create lasting memories. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 19, 2014 to Feb 6, 2016 - Published: Jun 16, 2015 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Sensory Sustenance trend ### Multi-Sensory Engagement Culinary apps are using technology to activate all five senses, creating memorable customer experiences. ### Synesthetic Sensory Perception Apps are using synesthesia-inspired technology to simulate multi-sensory experiences that were once limited to a few people. ### 3D Scanning Technologies Apps using 3D scanning technology create a more realistic visual experience of food, leading to innovative applications in food photography, food blogging, and e-commerce. ## What the Sensory Sustenance trend means for industry ### For Food Industry The food and hospitality industry can enhance customer experience and generate brand loyalty with sensory-rich spaces and menu items. ### For Technology Industry Technology companies can develop novel applications using synesthetic-simulating technologies, such as audio-visual technologies in VR/AR and entertainment. ### For Retail Industry 3D scanning technology enables retailers to create more realistic product images, offering an enhanced online shopping experience and aiding in product development. ## Workshop question If you were to incorporate a sensory experience into your products or retail space, which senses would you engage? ## Trend signals for Sensory Sustenance Trend score 2.4 out of 10, from popularity 42%, activity 23%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 42% - Activity: 23% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Sensory Sustenance trend 4 featured examples from Mar 19, 2014 to Feb 6, 2016. - [Multi-Sensory Coffee Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-vending-machines): These Costa Coffee Vending Machines Engage the Five Senses (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Innovation opportunities for coffee shops and other food and beverage retailers - [3D Food Photo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-photo-app): The 3DAround Food Photo App Takes 3D Pictures of Food (Category: Tech) Implication: The food photography industry can embrace 3D food photography and offer innovative services and techniques to appeal to clients who want more immersive and visually stunning food… - [Synesthesia Synthesizer Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synthesizer-app): This Synesthesia App Shows What Various Foods Sound Like (Category: Tech) Implication: Developing synesthesia synthesizer apps presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the mobile app development industry. - [Consumer Smell-Connected Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mugaritz): Mugaritz is Using the Scentee App to Give Diners a Few Whiffs (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Implementing scent technology in restaurants to create unique dining experiences and enhance customer satisfaction. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)