# Futuristic Molecular Popsicles The KYL21 Molecular Design Ice Pops are a Visual Treat By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-09-16 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-pops References: [blog.gessato](http://blog.gessato.com/2013/09/13/molecular-design-popsicles-by-david-marx/) & [decoradvisor.net](http://www.decoradvisor.net/amazing-ideas/for-food-aesthetes-molecular-popsicles/) David Marx, food scientist and found of The Science Kitchen in Berlin, has elevated ice pops into an art form with a new molecular design. The new KYL21 ice pop line is more than just visually appealing; it’s also [vegan and lactose-free](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benni-pops), so even those with strict diet regiments or food allergies can enjoy them. Marx has taken an equally painstaking focus on the aesthetic as he has for the recipe; the ice pops are a visual indulgence, featuring complex, multifaceted, geometric designs. These are certainly the most futuristic popsicles I’ve ever laid my eyes on. If you ever find yourself in Germany, make sure to give your taste buds (and eyeballs) a treat with the KYL21 [molecular ice pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electrolytes-mini-frozen-pops)! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Molecular Design:** Exploring innovative ways to create visually appealing products through molecular design. - **Vegan and Lactose-free:** Meeting the growing demand for vegan and lactose-free food products with visually enticing options. - **Futuristic Aesthetics:** Designing visually indulgent products that incorporate complex, multifaceted, geometric designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to develop molecular design-inspired products that cater to vegan and lactose-free diets. - **Art and Design:** Potential for artists and designers to explore futuristic aesthetics in their creations, drawing inspiration from complex, geometric designs. - **Hospitality and Events:** Incorporating molecular design ice pops with futuristic aesthetics to enhance the visual experience of guests at events and hospitality venues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Novelty Gelato Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-pop.md) - [Functional Popsicle Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popoff.md) - [Smoothie-Style Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaya-foods-smoothie-pops.md) - [Jewelry-Inspired Ice Pop Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoku-ring-pop-mold.md) - [Freeze-Dried Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeze-dried-minis.md) - [Frozen Candy-Inspired Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mega-push-pop-ice.md) - [Billionaire-Shaped Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-eat-the-rich.md) - [Chewy Frozen Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trolli-gummi-pops.md) - [Gel-Infused Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chupa-chups-frooze-pop.md)