# Pattern-Morphing Dessert Blocks The 'Confrontations' Chocolate Mill is A Multi-Layered Delight By Vivian Lau | Published 2012-06-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confrontations-chocolate-mill References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1670058/wieki-somers-reinvents-one-of-lifes-most-basic-pleasures-chocolate) & [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/44097005) What do you get when you put a chocolatier, architect, charcoal maker and molecular biologist together? The 'Confrontations' Chocolate Mill, a globally unique, delectable and delicious creation. The Confrontation exhibit showcases similar [creative collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ed-ruscha-x-andsons) where disparate industries were brought together to create anything. This chocolate mill features [geometric white chocolate patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-california-bar) that change with each layer of the chocolate block. By sliding a sharp metal piece around the top face of the dessert wheel, the finest layer of chocolate is shaved off, revealing different designs all the way down to its base. Citing a new way to [taste and share chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desire-a-bar), this novel exhibit is a one-of-a-kind experience. Whether exhibit visitors will be able to swipe a taste of the chocolate masterpiece is unclear. Though aesthetically incomparable, it would be a waste to let as equally premium tasting confections be simply swept away! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - 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 - **Collaborative Innovation:** The 'Confrontations' Chocolate Mill highlights the trend of collaboration between diverse industries to create unique products. - **Interactive Food Experiences:** The changing patterns in the chocolate block of the 'Confrontations' Chocolate Mill demonstrate the trend of immersive and interactive food experiences. - **Novelty Desserts:** The 'Confrontations' Chocolate Mill represents the trend of creating novelty desserts that offer a visually stunning and unique taste experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food & Beverage:** The 'Confrontations' Chocolate Mill showcases the potential for innovation within the food and beverage industry by combining different fields and creating interactive food experiences. - **Art & Design:** The collaboration between a chocolatier, architect, and charcoal maker in the creation of the 'Confrontations' Chocolate Mill highlights the intersection of art and design with innovative food concepts. - **Consumer Experiences:** The 'Confrontations' Chocolate Mill exemplifies the potential for creating unique and memorable consumer experiences through the fusion of different industries and creative disciplines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jet Black Dessert Concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opaque-2.md) - [Multisensory Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortnum-mason-and-otherway.md) - [Frozen Dessert-Themed Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnum-x-designer-puzzle.md) - [Microbatch Chocolate Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-good.md) - [Fine Art-Covered Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-cacao-artbars.md) - [Screen-Printed Chocolate Tiled Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-room-1.md) - [Playful Dessert Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godiva-x-labubu.md) - [Sensory Recalibration Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opaque-ice-cream.md) - [Experiential Chocolate Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghirardellis-sampling-event.md)