# Laboratory-Like Dishware Eating Objects Creates an Interactive Multi-Sensory Eating Experience By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eating-objects References: [trendsnow.net](http://www.trendsnow.net/2011/08/the-science-of-food-eating-objects-dining-set.html) & [wearedesigngoat](http://www.wearedesigngoat.com/eatingobjects.html) The art of food can also be considered a science, therefore, creating dishes can be like conducting an experiment; that is why the Eating Objects collection seems to offer such a natural way to prepare and eat meals. By introducing a slew of [different dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-serving-dish) in order to truly understand and work meaningfully with various types of food, the Eating Objects collection is quite revolutionary. Conceived by DesignGoat, the Eating Objects collection essentially creates new interactive [multi-sensory eating experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banquet-echoes) that don't over-stimulate or put off the user. Although there are a lot of options to use for assembling meals, the Eating Objects collection is [minimalist overall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixedmaterial-collection). Encouraging experimentation, Eating Objects will truly change our perspective of the foods we eat as well as how we eat them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive Multi-sensory Eating:** The trend of interactive multi-sensory eating experiences creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the food and hospitality industry. - **Minimalist Dishware:** The trend of minimalist dishware opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the kitchenware and home goods industry. - **Experimental Food Preparation:** The trend of experimenting with different dishes for meaningful food preparation presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the culinary and cooking industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Hospitality:** The food and hospitality industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by adopting interactive multi-sensory eating experiences. - **Kitchenware and Home Goods:** The kitchenware and home goods industry can leverage the trend of minimalist dishware to create innovative and functional products. - **Culinary and Cooking:** The culinary and cooking industry can embrace the trend of experimental food preparation to introduce new cooking techniques and recipes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Mealtime Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platoo-interactive-sensory-meal-plate.md) - [Speculative Cutlery Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-spoon.md) - [Chic Stackable Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-ecosystem.md) - [Zero Gravity-Dining Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-microgravity.md) - [Fashionable Fusion Cutlery Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rething-cutlery.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces.md) - [Communal Tableware Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaken.md) - [Dishwashing Station Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pit.md) - [Sustainable Kitchen Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legni-collection.md)