# Funky Flapjack Playthings 'Jim's Pancakes' is a Site with Crazy Food Designs for Children By Kelly Basdeo | Published 2011-10-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-pancake-designs References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/jimspancakes) & [jimspancakes](http://www.jimspancakes.com/gallery/) Finding ways to get [children to eat their foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guaranteed-to-be-eaten-by-kids) is never an easy task, however, with some creativity and a dash of artistry you can create designs like Jim's Pancakes' that will wow your kids and have them cleaning off their plates. These [innovative pancake designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-eggi) are a great start to the day. Parents have an outlet to show their creativity where it is appreciated by their children, where normally, children do not appreciate art until an older age. It is a chance for both parents and child to bond, and get children interested in the arts from an early age. Breakfast is also the most missed meal of the day for children and adults. Adding some innovation to breakfast like Jim's Pancakes has would be helpful for the growth of both child and parent. **Implications** - This is interesting to businesses and entrepreneurs because it shows how families are trying to re-connect with each other. With smartphones, and busy scheduling it is becoming harder for families to spend one-on-one time with each other. Using this trend to market foods can touch on new ways to bring the family together and that meals will always be fresh. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Creative Food Designs:** Opportunity for food industry to create innovative products and experiences through creative food designs. - **Family Bonding Activities:** Opportunity for entertainment industry to offer experiences and products that encourage family bonding and quality time. - **Revitalizing Breakfast Rituals:** Opportunity for food industry to revitalize breakfast by introducing innovative and attractive meal options. ### Where This Applies - **Food Industry:** Opportunity for food industry to tap into creative food designs and re-engage with consumers by offering unique pancake creations. - **Entertainment Industry:** Opportunity for entertainment industry to develop interactive experiences and products that promote family bonding through art and creativity. - **Consumer Goods Industry:** Opportunity for consumer goods industry to launch breakfast products with visually appealing designs to attract children and adults. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gourmet Pancake Stack Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fancy-pancake-menu.md) - [Pancake-Warming Hoodie Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-inn-express-1.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Pancake Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rojos-famous-pancake-sandwich.md) - [Themed Fiber-Rich Frozen Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluey-frozen-pancakes.md) - [Playful Baked Good Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whaoo-filled-crpes.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Prepackaged Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abracadebora-pancakes.md) - [Newlywed Pancake Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-pancakes.md) - [Interactive Mealtime Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platoo-interactive-sensory-meal-plate.md) - [Miniature Frozen Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hungry-jack-frozen-pancakes.md)