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# Tin Can-Like Dishes
The Din Din Stainless Platter is Made for Children and Picky Eaters

By Meghan Young | Published 2012-09-13 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/din-din-stainless-platter
References: [trendsnow.net](http://www.trendsnow.net/inspiration/din-din-stainless-platter) & [mysweetmuffin](http://www.mysweetmuffin.com/item/Din-Din-Stainless-Platter/438)

The Din Din Stainless Platter provides an interesting way to teach children (and possibly even the odd adult) about the five food groups. As though five tin cans were semi-flattened and melded together, the playful dishware is made out of stainless steel. Perfect for cafeterias, it could nevertheless be used as a fun alternative to [traditional plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-jones-introduced).

The subtly educational Din Din Stainless Platter features minimalist icons besides each of the [five compartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threecompartment-tray), designating them to a specific food group. It is especially good for [picky eaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picky-eaters) who don't like their food to touch each other.

Dishwasher safe, non-toxic and stain resistent, the Din Din Stainless Platter can not be placed in microwaves and ovens. Made in South Korea, it is not only kid-friendly, but also eco-friendly and, most importantly, fun.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.3/10
- Popularity: 11% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Subtly Educational Dinnerware:** There is an opportunity to innovate minimalist dinnerware that subtly educates people about food and nutrition.
- **Kid-friendly Eco-friendly Products:** There is a growing demand for eco-friendly products that are also kid-friendly.
- **Picky Eater Solutions:** There is an opportunity to innovate products that cater to picky eaters and their preferences.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Dinnerware:** Dinnerware companies can create minimalist designs that subtly educate people about nutrition.
- **Eco-friendly Products:** Eco-friendly companies can create products that are also kid-friendly, like the Din Din Stainless Platter.
- **Childcare Products:** Childcare product companies can develop more products that cater to picky eaters and their preferences.

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