# Playfully Printed Dinnerware The 'Chil-Dish Project' Has Kids Create 3D-Printed Designs and Dishes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-04-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-designs References: [3dprint](https://3dprint.com/129147/chil-dish-project-shapeways/) & [chil-dish.fi](http://chil-dish.fi/voittajat.html) The 'Chil-Dish Project' from designers Kristos Mavrostomos and Anna van der Leij was developed to give young kids the chance to create 3D-printed designs and gourmet dishes to go with them. While this might seem like a daunting task, kids were simply asked to design a [piece of dinnerware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces) for their favorite dish. More than 300 children from the ages of one to 16 participated in the project and the duo behind the project selected 10 [winning designs to be produced](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-artists-design-contest) by Shapweways. After the 3D-printed designs were printed in food-safe materials, Restaurant OLO joined the project in order to help kids complete the journey to becoming a five-star chef. The multidisciplinary Chil-Dish Project is an inspiring project to empower the next generation of makers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Youth-designed 3d-printed Dinnerware:** Empower young innovators to create unique dinnerware designs with 3D printing. - **Multidisciplinary Culinary Education:** Integrate design and culinary skills to create a unique learning experience for kids. - **Custom 3d-printed Tableware:** Allow customers to create personalized and unique tableware through 3D printing technology. ### Where This Applies - **Education:** Utilize 3D printing to promote creativity and multidimensional learning experiences in schools. - **Food Industry:** Integrate 3D printing technology to create innovative and customizable dishware designs. - **Retail Industry:** Incorporate 3D printing technology into stores to offer custom dishware designs for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-philia.md) - [Coordinated Children-Focused Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-bundle-for-children.md) - [Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-of-imagination.md) - [Table Manners-Teaching Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-tableware.md) - [Kids Cookware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material.md) - [Playful Tableware Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-dining-experience.md) - [Kid-Friendly 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidoodle-minibox-a1.md) - [Kid-Friendly Kitchen Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-eggi.md) - [Playful Thermal Printer Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childrens-print-camera.md)