# Potato Chip Trees The Kazuhito Ishida 'Poteki' Puts Your Snacks in a Fun Display By Renee Ramsarran | Published 2011-02-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kazuhito-ishida-poteki References: [spoon-tamago](http://www.spoon-tamago.com/2011/02/23/poteki-by-kazuhito-ishida/) & [kazuhitoishida](http://www.kazuhitoishida.com/) Every good host knows that presentation is everything, which is why the Kazuhito Ishida 'Poteki' is the perfect party accessory. After seeing this clever black [snack tree](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-caramel-tree), you'll never want to throw that bag of chips into a messy-looking bowl ever again. Guests can snap up individual [potato chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-potato-chips) from the Kazuhito Ishida 'Poteki' without having to dive their hands into a greasy container. It also comes in a lovely see-through package, making it a fantastic housewarming present. **Implications** - This is one of the more unique food-related items that combines both style and function brilliantly. Entertaining dinner parties are common among households and consumers are looking for ways to up the decor in a quirky manner. The Kazuhito Ishida Poteki is a clever deviation from the standard [food containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit) that are often used but ignored by the guests in the home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Innovative Food Presentation:** Incorporate unique and exciting ways to present food to guests or customers for a more memorable experience. - **Functional Food Decor:** Create functional yet stylish food accessories that enhance the dining or entertaining experience. - **Individually-served Snacks:** Design products that allow for easy and hygienic individual serving of snacks or finger foods. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Offer functional decor items like the Kazuhito Ishida Poteki for consumers looking for unique and stylish home entertaining accessories. - **Food and Beverage:** Explore ways to incorporate functional and visually-striking accessories like the Poteki in the food and beverage industry to enhance the overall experience for customers. - **Event Planning:** Introduce innovative and fun ways to present food to guests at events and parties through products like the Kazuhito Ishida Poteki. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stackable Rotating Snack Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tapas-snack-sphere.md) - [Crinkle Fry-Inspired Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fries-clips.md) - [Snack Chip-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipp-rocking-chair.md) - [3D Potato Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-potato-bites.md) - [Crumb-Funneling Chip Packets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chip-packet.md) - [Creative Dipping Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-sea.md) - [Tree-Shaped Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tostitos-holiday-trees.md) - [Oversized Entertaining Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kettle-chips-party-bag.md) - [Christmas Tree-Shaped Veggie Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-veggie-holiday-trees.md)