# DIY Bread Designs The 'Kotaku' Hello Kitty Toast is Shaped Out of Foil By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-05-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-toast References: [kotaku](http://kotaku.com/5910687/butter-your-bread-with-pokmon-and-hello-kitty/gallery/1?tag=culturesmash) They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so why not spice things up with some adorable Hello Kitty toast by the 'Kotaku' blog? Toast art has been around for quite some time now, but has made a comeback after a North American resurgence of interest in Japanese culture. Instead of running out and buying an [expensive fancy toaster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balmuda-toaster-pro), you can actually make the designs yourself. The secret is tin-foil; simply cut out the shapes you want and place them on the pieces of toast, and then pop it in the toaster oven. This easy-to-do project is ideal for the artistic folks who love to play with their food. You can create [famous characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/character-bread) such as Hello Kitty or Pokemon, or you can let your imagination run wild. Not to mention that this would be a great idea to use if you have kids that are fussy eaters, as it is visually appealing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Breakfast Art:** Creating visually appealing designs on breakfast foods using simple techniques such as cut-out shapes and foil. - **DIY Food Decor:** Encouraging individuals to explore their creativity and experiment with food decoration using easily available materials. - **Pop Culture Food Trends:** Capitalizing on the resurgence of interest in Japanese culture through the creation of themed food designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Food companies can introduce specially designed products and accessories that enable consumers to easily create artistic food designs. - **Kitchen Appliances:** Opportunity to develop specialized toasters or toaster ovens with customizable design features to meet the demand for creative food art. - **Art and Craft Supplies:** Art supply companies can cater to the growing trend by offering food-safe materials and tools specifically for creating edible art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Console-Inspired Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-2.md) - [Game-Inspired Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minecraft-green-creeper-toaster.md) - [Minimalist One-Slice Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toast-appliance.md) - [Precision Touchscreen-Enabled Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tineco-toasty-one.md) - [Touchscreen Interface Smart Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasty-one.md) - [Rocking Robotic Toaster Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-toaster.md) - [Self-Referential Sandwich Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandwich-maker-concept.md) - [Ready-to-Mix Mochi Pancake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-mochi-pancake-mix.md) - [Visualized Intelligent Toaster Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-simplitouch-xl.md)