# Cardboard Desserts These Inedible Sculptures Are Actually Supposted to Taste Like Cardboard By Cowbag | Published 2009-02-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-kitchen-inedible-food-from-patianne-stevenson References: [translate.google](http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http://www.trendsnow.net/thetrendygirl/&langpair=fr|en&hl=fr&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&prev=/language_tools) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5738002) English artist Patianne Stevenson has devised a series of “[sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inedible-doll)” of desserts from a very different ingredient: Cardboard. This is a totally brilliant concept of great-looking calorie-free treats. Stevenson’s ‘Cardboard Kitchen’ proves that sometimes desserts are good to just look at and not eat. All of these creations are available from [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock). It is all recycled cardboard too, so despite being dull in physical color, each piece is very green. I never ever thought I would say this, but the celery is amazing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Edible Art:** There is an opportunity to create more edible art as an alternative to traditional desserts. - **Sustainable Packaging:** There is an opportunity to use recycled and eco-friendly packaging for desserts and other food items. - **Calorie-free Treats:** There is an opportunity to create calorie-free treats that are visually appealing and can satisfy cravings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore creating visually appealing desserts and using sustainable packaging. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore creating more edible art and sculptures. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can explore selling edible art and sculptures online as an alternative to traditional desserts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md) - [Architectural Sugar Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-story-of-salt-and-sugar.md) - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [TV Tray-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hungry-dad-fathers-day-tray.md) - [Design-Centric Dynamic Artful Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-cake.md) - [Handmade Dessert Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-k.md) - [Multilayer Canned Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-cake.md) - [Decadent Dessert Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dessert-bar.md)