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Japanese Lunch Art

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Bizarre Bento Boxes

— August 10, 2008 — Art & Design
In the past, Trend Hunter has featured creative Japanese artworks made of food, housed in bento boxes, and Japanese lunch boxes. Now, we have a new collection of intriguing 'bento art'.

The imagery in these examples is even more creative than what we've seen in the past. Personally, I love the cat bento the most!





Implications - Clearly parents who are still telling their kids not to play with their food have never seen Japanese lunch art. You never know what kid will grow up to be the next great food artist, it could very well be the kid you just scolded for making a smiley face with his peas.
Trend Themes
1. Bento Box Art - The rise of bento art presents opportunities for artists and culinary businesses to disrupt the food industry through novel designs and creative food presentation.
2. Food Art - The increasing popularity of Japanese lunch art and bento box art represents a trend toward creative and Instagram-worthy food presentation, opening new avenues for disruptive innovation in the food and beverage industry.
3. DIY Food Art - The bento box art craze is inspiring home cooks and parents to explore food as an artistic medium for self-expression, sparking opportunities for innovation in food decorating tools, techniques, and recipes.
Industry Implications
1. Culinary Arts - Bento box art presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for culinary professionals to expand their creative services and offerings in the food industry.
2. Food & Beverage Packaging - The growing trend of bento box art and aesthetically pleasing food presentation opens avenues for innovation in eco-friendly, reusable, and customizable food packaging solutions.
3. Children's Education & Entertainment - The pop-cultural appeal of bento box art provides opportunities for innovators in children's education and entertainment to develop new resources and activities that encourage creativity and healthy eating habits.
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