# Minimalistic Meal Portraits The Erin Jang 'Food Sketches' Graphically Represent Grub By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-07-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erin-jang-food-sketches References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/food-sketches-by-erin-jang/) & [food-sketches.blogspot](http://food-sketches.blogspot.ca/2012) When it comes to making people hungry, the Erin Jang 'Food Sketches' will have senses salivating and standing at attention. Seattle-born graphic designer and illustrator Erin Jang has created a series of [minimalistic sketches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simple-drawing-ideas) devoted to some tasty meal time morsels. Using her own personal palette, Jang created graphic representations of foods she has eaten in a variety of restaurants. Jang's creative food sharing method showcases all the ethnic entrees and dishes she has tried and tested. Every day, Jang updates her blog with a new [minimalistic poster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifteen-east) of her food-inspired sketches. From delicacies that include sprinkled donuts, Asian scrambled eggs and matzo ball soup, there is absolutely no shortage of culturally charged dishes in this collection. Become involved in Jang's dining experiences and endeavors with the Erin Jang 'Food Sketches.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalistic Food Sketches:** Creating minimalistic food sketches can be a unique way to showcase the dining experiences and food culture of a region. - **Personalized Food Palette:** Creating a personalized food palette can help food photographers and graphic designers to create captivating visuals using minimalistic designs. - **Daily Food Sketch Updates:** Sharing food sketches daily can help build audience engagement and showcase food trends from different regions and cultures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can use minimalistic food sketches to create visually appealing designs for food magazines, restaurant menus, and social media posts. - **Food Photography:** Food photographers can use minimalistic food sketches to create unique and interesting compositions for use in print, digital and social media. - **Food Blogging:** Food bloggers can showcase their food experiences and culture by sharing daily updated minimalistic food sketches on their blogs, in print and on social media. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Food-Inspired Brand Imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooking-clases-barcelona-venue.md) - [Realistic Sketch-Reflective Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series.md) - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [Artful Soft-Pink Dining Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gallery-at-sketch.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [Warm African-Inspired Dining Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketch-restaurant1.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Food Appreciation Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzle-thing-ny-heart.md) - [Street-Food Stall Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gageenang.md)