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ThisandThat Studio Introduced Das Susse Studio Cake in a Glass

Edited by Debra John — March 6, 2026 — Art & Design
This article was written with the assistance of AI.
ThisandThat Studio introduced Das Susse Studio’s 'Cake in a Glass' collection, a line of portable dessert jars designed to feel homemade while offering extended shelf life, featuring character-driven labels that reflect each flavor.

The project aimed to pair fresh, pure ingredients with packaging that looks modern, vibrant and timeless, so each jar reads like a small storybook pastry. Flavors include "Schokolino (chocolate), Zitronella (lemon thyme), Matcholino (matcha cheesecake vegan), Apfelinde (apple), Kokobeerika (blueberry-coconut) and Karottinello (carrot), with color palettes and mascots that express seasonal ingredients and personalities."

For consumers, the format makes classic desserts more giftable, transportable and shelf-stable while leaning on emotional design to signal quality and provenance; the character motif also helps shoppers scan flavors quickly, supporting on-shelf distinction in competitive gourmet and retail markets.

Image Credit: ThisandThat Studio

Trend Themes

  1. Character-driven Packaging — Branded mascots and personality-led labels create instant emotional connections that can redefine product discovery and brand loyalty in crowded retail aisles.
  2. Shelf-stable Gourmet Desserts — Extended-life formats that preserve artisanal flavor profiles enable premium dessert experiences to be distributed through nontraditional channels without compromising perceived freshness.
  3. Portable Giftable Single-serve Foods — Compact, transportable servings with premium design cues transform everyday treats into occasion-ready items suited for gifting and impulse purchase moments.

Industry Implications

  1. Specialty Food Retail — Retailers focused on curated culinary goods can leverage story-driven packaging to differentiate assortments and command higher margins for artisanal shelf-stable items.
  2. Packaged Consumer Goods — FMCG companies introducing premium, character-led jarred products could disrupt mainstream categories by blending convenience with perceived craft authenticity.
  3. Gifts and Lifestyle Retail — Lifestyle and gift merchants stand to expand product assortments with designer dessert jars that double as collectible, design-forward items appealing to experience-oriented shoppers.
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