# Water-Based Scales This Food Scale is Designed to Weigh Food Based on Water Displacement By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-08-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-scale References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2015/08/06/the-sinking-scale/) Designer Hyosang Pak created a [water-based food scale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-scale-meal-kits) that is shaped like a heat therapy water pad. Using the same design concept, this lightweight food scale is filled with water. When it is plump and full the user can place [fruits, vegetables, meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecotracker) and any other edible product on its surface to gauge the weight. The Sinking Scale will then determine the weight of each product based on the displacement of the object with respect to the water. A direct and easy-to-read weight will be displayed at the bottom of the scale. For example if a tomato is placed on the scale, the reading might display "200 g" to represent the object weighing 200 grams. The Sinking Scale is conveniently stored in any area by dumping the water and folding up the product. Its lightweight and durable qualities make it the perfect [kitchen aid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-fresher) that can also be used during camping and outdoor Adventists. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Water-based Food Scales:** Utilizing water displacement for accurate food weighing. - **Heat Therapy Design:** Incorporating a heat therapy water pad design for user-friendly appeal. - **Portable Kitchen Aid:** Creating a lightweight and durable food scale for easy storage and outdoor use. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for companies to develop innovative water-based food scales for precise weighing. - **Home and Kitchen Appliances:** Potential for incorporating heat therapy water pad designs into various kitchen gadgets for enhanced functionality. - **Outdoor and Camping Equipment:** Creating portable food scales suitable for camping and outdoor activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Battery-Free Kitchen Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caso-kitchen-ecostyle.md) - [Portable Minimalist Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bifur.md) - [Coffee Brewing Scale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowsence.md) - [Multifunctional Kitchen Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/precision-scale-with-timer.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Body Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-scale.md) - [Size-Inclusive Weight Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-wide-base-weight-scale.md) - [High-Precision Sensor Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/household-smart-scale.md) - [Smart-Designed Body Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartdesigned-body-scale.md) - [Multi-Use Smart Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scale-x.md)