# Minimalist Infographic Cookbooks This Cookbook by Katie Shelly Turns Recipes into Infographics By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-05-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katie-shelly References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/357331/Brilliantly-Illustrated-Cookbook-Shows-Recipes-As-Infographics/) & [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1672456/an-ingenious-cookbook-uses-infographics-instead-of-words) This charming cookbook by New York-based designer Katie Shelly uses infographics to spell out recipes for aspiring cooks. The books break down the format of traditionally text-heavy recipes books into a number of [simple ingredients and methods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasting-history-cookbook). Not only are the recipes contained incredibly easy to follow, but they are [visually pleasing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche) too. The book blurb describes 'Picture Cook: See. Make. Eat.' as a book that "distills 50 homey recipes into their most basic components and renders them step by step in enchanting line drawings like nothing ever seen in a cookbook." This unique idea would certainly save time in the kitchen and would make an excellent gift for beginner cooks. The cookbook will be released in October 2013. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Infographic Cookbooks:** The trend of using infographics to present recipes provides a visually appealing and easy-to-follow format for aspiring cooks. - **Simplifying Recipes Through Infographics:** By breaking down recipes into simple ingredients and methods, infographics make cooking more accessible and less overwhelming. - **Visualizing Cookbook Content:** Using enchanting line drawings instead of traditional text-heavy recipes, cookbooks are becoming more visually engaging and enjoyable to use. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cookbook Publishing:** Incorporating infographics into cookbooks presents an opportunity for publishing companies to create captivating and innovative cookbooks that appeal to a wide audience. - **Kitchen Appliances and Tools:** The rise of minimalist infographic cookbooks creates a demand for kitchen appliances and tools that help users easily replicate the visually presented recipes. - **Art and Design:** Infographic cookbooks blend the worlds of culinary arts and design, offering opportunities for artists and designers to create visually stunning and unique cookbooks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Amalgamated Cookbook Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cook-book-love.md) - [Interactive Recipe Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookedwiki.md) - [Mini Olive Oil Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-cookbook.md) - [Student-Friendly Digital Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookin-somethin-for-college.md) - [Film-Themed Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrounging-cookbook.md) - [Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infographic-tools.md) - [Branded Tea-Themed Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brew-bake-sip-savour-cookbook.md) - [Culinary Comedian Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodheim-a-culinary-adventure.md) - [Branded Pickle-Centric Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grillos-presents-pickled-fresh.md)