# Deep Fried Gadgets Henry Hargreaves Turns Electronics into Crisp Greasy Food By Kevin Young | Published 2012-06-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-hargreaves References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/21530/deep-fried-gadgets-by-henry-hargreaves.html) & [henryhargreaves](http://henryhargreaves.com/) People fry chicken, vegetables and sometimes even chocolate bars, but nothing quite like this collection of [deep fried electronics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious) by Henry Hargreaves. Hargreaves is a Brooklyn-based photographer who teamed up with Cailtin Levin, a food stylist, to create a series of greasy fried gadgets that range from [Macbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-grass-collection) to iPods to [iPads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iframix-smart-frame). The dishes are presented as food with utensils. Although these will be hard to swallow, let alone taste, these deep-fried gadgets put viewers in awe. This project is odd and fun-poking, but it can also resemble the actions of consumers. Once a toy is considered old, it's disposed of and customers line up at retail stores for something new. Henry Hargreaves takes a step into unravelling the issues surrounding consumerist culture with this photographic series. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/21530/deep-fried-gadgets-by-henry-hargreaves.html), [henryhargreaves](http://henryhargreaves.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Consumerist Culture Critique:** Henry Hargreaves explores the issues surrounding consumerist culture through his deep-fried gadget photographic series. - **Artistic Synthesis:** The deep-fried gadget photographic series by Henry Hargreaves employs artistic synthesis to deliver a fun and odd message - **Upcycling Tech:** Henry Hargreaves offers the idea of upcycling tech as a potential trend. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** The deep-fried gadget photographic series by Henry Hargreaves raises interesting questions about technology. - **Waste Management:** Henry Hargreaves' deep-fried gadget uses food waste management as a symbol for the disadvantages of consumerism. - **Photography:** Henry Hargreaves' deep-fried gadget photographic series presents a unique way to explore the art of photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Food-Inspired Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vandy-the-pink-3.md) - [Fried Cheesecake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-fried-cheesecake.md) - [Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repurposed-vintage-apple-computers.md) - [Game-Ready Fry Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamifries.md) - [Crinkle Fry-Inspired Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fries-clips.md) - [Interactive E-Waste Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cash-for-trash.md) - [Instant Noodle-Inspired PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aftershock.md) - [AI-Generated Art Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-x-fiiiiiingers.md) - [Two-in-One Countertop Cooking Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-fryer-appliance.md)