# Multi-Sensory Experimental Tableware 'Beyond Taste' by Teresa Berger Connects People to Their Food By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-01-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-taste References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/01/27/teresa-berger-beyond-taste-tableware-multisensory/) & [teresa-berger](https://teresa-berger.com/) 'Beyond Taste' is an experimental collection of crockery that allows individuals to have a better understanding of their food — where it comes from and how it is prepared. It does so in vastly unexpected ways. The design-forward tableware capsule is created by a graduate of the Design Academy Eindhoven. Her name is Teresa Berger. Each piece has a rather sculptural demeanor, with textures that entice the consumer to explore and accessories that are meant to enhance the smell of the dish. Moreover, the 'Beyond Taste' range also includes a speaker that is meant to deliver "sonic seasoning" to the 'Sound Donut' plate. The device transmits ambient sounds that are linked to a study that suggests: "particular frequencies and pitches [...] can affect the levels of sweetness and bitterness perceived by the eater." Image Credit: Dezeen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multi-sensory Dining:** Creating tableware that engages multiple senses, such as taste, smell, and sound, to enhance the dining experience. - **Food Transparency:** Designing crockery that provides consumers with a deeper understanding of the origin and preparation of their food. - **Sonic Seasoning:** Exploring the use of sound to influence perception of taste, utilizing particular frequencies and pitches. ### Who This Affects Most - **Design:** Opportunity for designers to create innovative tableware that goes beyond functionality and incorporates sensory elements. - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants and food companies can leverage multi-sensory dining experiences to differentiate their offerings and engage customers on a deeper level. - **Technology:** Developing technologies, such as sonic seasoning, to enhance the dining experience and create new possibilities for food enjoyment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sensory Stimulation Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasix-table.md) - [Interactive Mealtime Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platoo-interactive-sensory-meal-plate.md) - [Multisensorial Dining Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feeladelphia-by-philadelphia.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces.md) - [Playful Tableware Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-dining-experience.md) - [Zero Gravity-Dining Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-microgravity.md) - [Gastronomic Immersive Design Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banquet-echoes.md) - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md) - [Communal Tableware Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaken.md)