# Tantalizing Food Artwork These Food Designs by Hong Yi Look Good Enough to Eat By Sarah St.Jules | Published 2013-07-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-designs References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/funky-food-art-that-can-convince-kids-to-eat-their-veggies/) & [redhongyi](http://redhongyi.com/) Not playing with food is something that has been engrained into our brains since we were children, but [Hong Yi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-message-concept) didn’t listen to that old adage and has created some beautiful food designs. Yi has been using food as his medium for creativity for some time now, and he is able to make stunning pieces of art that are made out of common items. As an example, [jelly beans replace standard balloons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keff-joons) in the depiction where the house is flying. It is a simple replacement, but it creates interest in both the art work as well as the food. The pieces with vegetables in them are an interesting way different textures and colors can come together and create a beautiful piece. Hong Yi’s food designs truly depict that one does not need to use traditional materials in order to be an artist. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Food Art:** Opportunity for artists and designers to explore unconventional mediums, such as using food, to create visually stunning artworks. - **Multimedia Art:** Potential for artists to combine different mediums, like food and traditional materials, to create unique and captivating pieces. - **Texture and Color Exploration:** Emerging trend of artists experimenting with different textures and colors found in food to add depth and visual interest to their artwork. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to push boundaries and disrupt the traditional art world by incorporating unconventional materials like food. - **Food and Beverage:** Innovative use of food as a medium in art opens up possibilities for collaborations between artists and food brands, creating unique marketing campaigns and sensory experiences. - **Event Planning and Catering:** Demand for food-centric events and catering experiences that incorporate visually stunning food artwork, creating memorable and Instagrammable moments for attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Design-Centric Dynamic Artful Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-cake.md) - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [Fine Art-Covered Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-cacao-artbars.md) - [Dynamic Vibrant Cake Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulgari-hotel.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Food-Inspired Brand Imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooking-clases-barcelona-venue.md) - [Painterly Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-paintings-the-art-of-dining.md)