# Simulated Takeout Solutions that mimic restaurant foods speak to the modern consumer's palate. By [Michael Hemsworth](https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth), Contributing Researcher | Published Feb 6, 2014, updated Feb 10, 2014 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/simulated-takeout ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.4/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Simulated Takeout trend? **Simulated Takeout:** With a high number of consumers living off of takeout food, solutions that imitate the formalized gourmet offerings of restaurants are getting the attention of consumers dissatisfied with the quality of homemade food. Thriving off of takeout for convenience purposes and taste preferences, the solutions acknowledge consumer desire for homemade, cost-effective food that's evolved enough for their discerning palates. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Apr 27, 2013 to Feb 4, 2014 - Published: Feb 6, 2014 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Simulated Takeout trend ### Mimicking Restaurant Foods As consumers desire homemade, cost-effective food, there is an opportunity to create solutions that imitate the formalized gourmet offerings of restaurants. ### DIY Food Making Tools Tools such as gourmet barbecue, salad dressing infusers, and wine-making kits are becoming popular for people who are interested in making their own healthy and homemade food. ### Specialized Cooking Tools Specialized tools such as ravioli-slicing rolling pins make it easier and faster for people to make their own customized versions of their favorite dishes. ## What the Simulated Takeout trend means for industry ### For Food and Beverage The food and beverage industry can take advantage of this trend by creating solutions that mimic the formalized gourmet offerings of restaurants. ### For Kitchen Tools and Accessories The kitchen tools and accessories industry can create specialized tools for making healthy and homemade food easier and more accessible. ### For DIY and Home Cooking Industries related to DIY and home cooking can take advantage of the trend by creating specialized tools that make it easier and faster for people to make their own customized versions of their favorite dishes. ## Trend signals for Simulated Takeout Trend score 3.4 out of 10, from popularity 47%, activity 47%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 47% - Activity: 47% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Simulated Takeout trend 4 featured examples from Apr 27, 2013 to Feb 4, 2014. - [DIY Salad Dressing Infusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salad-zinger): The Salad Zinger Will Help You Make Delicious Dressings (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Kitchen appliance companies can capitalize on the demand for salad dressing infusers by creating innovative and user-friendly products. - [Gourmet Barbecue Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffaburger-press): The Stuff-A-Burger Press by Sur La Table is Easy to Use (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The rise of DIY food preparation creates opportunities for home goods companies to market specialized tools for at-home chefs. - [Ravioli-Slicing Rolling Pins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ravioli-rolling-pin): This Rolling Pin Lets You Slice Homemade Ravioli in No Time (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Design and manufacture a range of innovative kitchen utensils and gadgets that enhance the cooking experience and simplify complex tasks. - [Compact Wine-Making Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-making-kit-making-wine-easier-and-tastier): The Little Wine Kit is Making Wine Easier and Tastier (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Meeting the growing demand for high-quality homemade wine products and kits that offer convenience and simplicity. ## Recent trend clusters - [Sensory Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sensory-packaging) (Art & Design) - [Automated Upkeep](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/automated-upkeep) (Tech) - [Serial Snacking](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/serial-snacking) (Lifestyle) - [Autumn Teasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autumn-teasers) (Business) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Fruit-Inspired Cleaning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vilada-punch) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) - [Textural Furniture Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-designs-blu-dot) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)