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# Edible Sports
Pierre Javelle & Akiki Ida Whet Your Appetite With Athletic Miniature Shots

By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-28 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-sports-pierre-javelle-akiki-ida
References: [minimiam](http://www.minimiam.com/en/goen.html)

Living an active lifestyle can sure build up your appetite, so it is no wonder why French couple Pierre Javelle and Akiki Ida have combined both into one for their photographic series entitled, â€œSports.â€

The couple make some visually stimulating photos using [tiny miniature characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-norkeliunas) and [everyday food staples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji). If you've ever dreamed of bike racing on a bundt cake or [playing soccer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccerthemed-illustrations) on eggs, your dreams have just come a reality.

**Implications** - With these kinds of dreams coming true, there are certainly going to be lots of people taking advantage of their sweet tooth. Pierre Javelle & Akiki Ida should probably prepare for some steep dentists bills!

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.1/10
- Popularity: 20% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Food Photography:** Pierre Javelle & Akiki Ida's edible sports-themed photographs create a trend in the field of food photography.
- **Miniature Art:** The use of tiny miniature characters in Pierre Javelle & Akiki Ida’s work opens up opportunities for innovative approaches in the field of miniature art.
- **Sports-themed Food:** The combination of sports and food in Pierre Javelle & Akiki Ida’s work highlights a growing trend of incorporating sports themes into culinary creations.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Food and Beverage Industry:** The food and beverage industry can explore new marketing and product development opportunities by incorporating sports themes into their offerings.
- **Photography Industry:** The photography industry can embrace the trend of using food as a creative medium to attract clients and differentiate their work.
- **Art and Design Industry:** The art and design industry can utilize the concept of incorporating sports themes into food art to create unique and captivating installations or sculptures.

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