# Balsamic Vinegar Ink Marti Guixe Uses Food for Printing By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-04-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-for-printing References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/marti-guixe-prints-food-balsamic-vinegar-04-16-2014/) In his latest exhibition, Marti Guixe uses balsamic vinegar as a sort of ink and food for printing. The artist recently showed this use in the exhibition GUIXE3, where people were invited to try their hand at using this [alternative writing tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils). Guixe loves to experiment with the alternatives of products and items, exploring and pushing each thing to its extremes to demonstrate the various functions a commodity can have. Most people look at balsamic vinegar as just a type of food, but Guixe takes this idea a step further, creating two purposes for the dressing. Apart from writing with the vinegar, Guixe also used it as a type of stamp to mark various foods, giving each dish a digestible trademark for all of those hungry individuals. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/marti-guixe-prints-food-balsamic-vinegar-04-16-2014/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Alternative Printing:** Using unconventional materials like balsamic vinegar for printing opens up new possibilities for creative expression and personalized branding. - **Exploring Product Functions:** Experimenting with the multiple uses of a commodity, such as balsamic vinegar, can uncover innovative applications and value propositions. - **Food as Medium:** Using food as a medium for art and communication introduces a novel way to engage with and experience culinary creativity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can incorporate alternative printing techniques, like using balsamic vinegar, to create unique and visually striking pieces. - **Food and Beverage:** The food industry can explore incorporating balsamic vinegar as an edible stamp or branding element to enhance product presentation and differentiation. - **Printing and Packaging:** The printing and packaging industry can innovate by offering alternative printing materials and techniques, such as balsamic vinegar ink, to cater to customers' need for personalized and eco-friendly packaging solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistic Monochromatic Wine Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krink-x-barossa-ink-limited-edition-shiraz.md) - [Authentic Italian Vinegars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentic-italian-vinegar.md) - [Customizable Olive Oil Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-pour-gift-set.md) - [Aromatic Rose Vinegars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-vinegar.md) - [Autumnal Balsamic Vinegars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cider-balsamic-vinegar.md) - [Contemporary Accessible Wine Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bink-wines.md) - [Chromatic AI Food Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikoffy-edibot.md) - [Edible QR Codes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interiqr.md) - [Edible Ink Confectionery Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-ink-printer.md)