# Photography-Ready Dishware These Plates are Designed to Improve Food Pics on Instagram By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2015-05-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-pics References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3046022/the-perfect-plate-for-obnoxious-foodie-instagrams?partner=rss) & [carmelwines.co.il](http://www.carmelwines.co.il/en/aboutus.aspx) Most of us have been guilty of taking a food pic for [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapocket) at one point or another. However embarrassing, sometimes a meal just looks too good not to share on social media. Unfortunately, the dim mood lighting of most four star restaurants isn't exactly conducive to taking an Instagram-worthy photo. So what's a foodie to do? Enter the Limbo, a curved plate that's designed as a [natural lightbox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iitala), reflecting light back onto the dish served upon it. The curved backbone of the Limbo, which comes in either white or black, also acts as a backdrop for the meal, instantly transforming a a typical "food pic" into a professional-looking photo. The Limbo is joined by another plate, referred to as the '[360](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akaso-360).' Like its name suggests, the plate spins 360-degrees on a Lazy Susan-like contraption, which also comes with a makeshift tripod to hold a smartphone. Both plates were designed to promote FOODOGRAPHY, a series of branded dining events by Carmel Wineries. Though these plates are not being manufactured for the general public, they are a nod to the ways in which social media is being elevated to an art form. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Food Photography Accessories:** There is a demand for creative tools and accessories that help people take better pictures of their food for social media. - **Integration of Technology in Dining:** Restaurants can leverage technology, such as specialized plates and tripods, to provide a better dining experience and encourage social media sharing. - **Branded Dining Experiences:** Brands can create unique dining events and experiences, such as FOODOGRAPHY, to engage with their customers and promote their products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can innovate by offering unique plates, lighting, and tripods that enhance the dining experience and encourage social media sharing. - **Consumer Goods Industry:** There is an opportunity for companies to create specialized kitchenware and accessories, such as the Limbo and 360 plates, that cater to the growing demand for food photography tools. - **Branding and Marketing Industry:** Brands can leverage the trend of social media food photography by creating unique dining experiences and partnering with influencers to promote their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Specialty Meatball Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatball-plate.md) - [Cup-Integrated Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pairingware.md) - [AI Food Photography Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menusnap.md) - [Shadow-Mimicking Photography Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-boards.md) - [Social Media-Friendly Parfaits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splitinhalf-parfait.md) - [Reusable Folding Storage Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calzone-tableware.md) - [Chic Stackable Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-ecosystem.md) - [AI Food Recognition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plate-please.md) - [Colorful Enamelware Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-tigress.md)