# 2D Banquets Zero-Calorie Dining by Emma Rios for Bompas & Parr By Cowbag | Published 2009-04-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2d-banqueting-zero-calorie-dining-experiences References: [jellymongers](http://www.jellymongers.co.uk/paperbanquet.html) & [lfa2008.org](http://www.lfa2008.org/event.php?id=338&name=Bompas%20%20%20Parr%202D%20Banquet) This is a rather cool idea, and a totally different take on [clever catering services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniels-room). It comes from illustrator Emma Rios for quirky food purveyors [Bompas & Parr](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-sushi-bar). As you can see from the picture, this 2D banquet contains zero calories and looks seriously cool. It transports you visually into a cartoon-like dining experience that can not fail to impress. **Implications** - Though [3D technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-potato-bites) has recently made an unignorable mainstream comeback, today's creative mind seems to prefer a 2D, cartoon-like aesthetic in photography, film and more. This provides an ironic twist to art and design that reverts from technological advancement, serving as a refreshing twist for the digitized consumer of today. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **2D Dining:** Zero-calorie and visually stunning 2D dining experiences provide a refreshing twist on the saturated high-end dining industry. - **Cartoon Aesthetic:** The rising preference for 2D cartoon-like visuals provides an opportunity for innovation and creative expression across industries such as advertising, design, and film production. - **Virtual Dining:** The emergence of virtual reality technology presents an opportunity for food and beverage companies to create immersive dining experiences for consumers without the constraints of physical spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Catering Services:** Incorporating zero-calorie and visually stunning 2D dining experiences into high-end catering services can create a unique selling point and enhance customer experience. - **Advertising:** Integrating cartoon-like aesthetics into advertising campaigns can create a visually captivating and attention-grabbing experience for consumers in a highly saturated market. - **Film Production:** The preference for 2D cartoon-like visuals can inspire creative expressions in film production ranging from animated films to incorporating these aesthetics in live action movies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [Multi-Media Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-3d-journey-through-time.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [Painterly Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-paintings-the-art-of-dining.md) - [Food-Inspired Brand Imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooking-clases-barcelona-venue.md) - [Cardboard-Resembling Illusion Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-cake.md) - [Gastronomic Immersive Design Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banquet-echoes.md) - [Immersive Food Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-to-become-the-worlds-greatest-chef.md) - [Artful Soft-Pink Dining Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gallery-at-sketch.md)