# Tangible Dining Products that contain food are transformed with functional or experiential add-ons. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Apr 19, 2018 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/tangible-dining ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.0/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Tangible Dining trend? **Tangible Dining:** An oft-ignored but fundamental aspect of dining, which is the kitchenware required to eat, is being transformed with various artistic, functional, and experiential purposes in mind. Whether made to enhance accessibility or to encourage mindful eating habits, these products speak to the power of simple tweaks in traditional products in the process of re-engaging consumers. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 19, 2016 to Apr 5, 2018 - Published: Apr 19, 2018 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Tangible Dining trend ### Multi-Sensory Dining The trend of incorporating interactive and sensory experiences into dining products is growing. ### Accessibility Designs that cater to those with disabilities, such as amputations, are being sought after. ### Portion Control Tableware designed to help manage food portions is gaining popularity. ## What the Tangible Dining trend means for industry ### For Food & Hospitality Restaurants and hotels are looking for creative ways to engage customers with experiential dining. ### For Health & Wellness Companies in the health and wellness industry may find opportunities to collaborate with designers of portion control products. ### For Assistive Technology Assistive technology companies could explore opportunities in designing accessible and functional everyday products. ## Workshop question Consider a simple tweak to one of your products/services that could elevate how consumers interest with it. ## Trend signals for Tangible Dining Trend score 4.0 out of 10, from popularity 49%, activity 62%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 49% - Activity: 62% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Tangible Dining trend 5 featured examples from Aug 19, 2016 to Apr 5, 2018. - [Sophisticated Dish-Shaped Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/large-wooden-rings): These Large Wooden Rings Were Designed to Work as Dessert Plates (Category: Fashion) Implication: Restaurants or cafes could customize their dining experiences to provide customers with wooden rings as functional keepsake items. - [Spill-Preventing Kitchen Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waist-bowl): The 'Waist Bowl' Lets You Grip it While Walking to the Table (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The kitchenware industry has an opportunity to innovate by incorporating spill-preventing features into their products, catering to consumer needs for easy and mess-free transport. - [Responsive Silicone Dinnerware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silicone-bowls): These Silicone Bowls Wobble Like Jelly in Response to Eating (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The food and dining industry can explore the use of jiggly silicone bowls, interactive plates, and transformable saucers to enhance the dining experience and create unique product… - [Accessibility Focused Kitchen Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arm-use-basin): The 'Arm Use Basin' is Designed for the Differently Abled (Category: Art & Design) Implication: An opportunity exists to develop accessible kitchen products that promote independence and ease of use for individuals with disabilities. - [Dedicated Diet Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dietware): 'Dietware' is a Tableware Collection That Focuses on Portion Sizes (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The health and fitness industry can benefit from incorporating portion control into their products and services. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (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) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)