# Child-Centric Eateries Kids Cafe Piccolo, Seoul Designed Specifically for Children By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2009-08-27 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-cafe-piccolo-children References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/08/26/kids-cafe-piccolo-by-vonsung/) & [vonsung](http://www.vonsung.com/) Child-friendly cafes usually cater mainly towards adults and are slightly accommodating to their children. [Kids Cafe Piccolo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-shake) has taken a refreshing new approach by catering mainly for the kids. Designed specifically for children by London branding and design agency Vonsung, Kids Cafe Piccolo in Seoul, Korea is a place where children are the protagonists and their parents are the ancillary customers. With a mission to combine fun with a learning experience, in addition to the eating areas, Kids Cafe Piccolo also features a [play room, library](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-academy), locker rooms and storage facilities. Vonsung also designed Kids Cafe Piccolo’s [child-centric branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sit-still-kids) and packaging. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Child-centric Eateries:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing cafes and eateries that focus solely on providing a child-friendly environment and experience. - **Play-based Learning:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in combining fun and educational elements in spaces like play rooms, libraries, and learning centers. - **Child-centric Branding:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing branding and packaging specifically for children and their interests. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality and Food Service:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the hospitality and food service industry to create child-centric eateries and cafes. - **Education and Childcare:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the education and childcare industry to incorporate play-based learning and interactive spaces. - **Design and Branding:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the design and branding industry to create child-centric branding and packaging for products and services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Friendly Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pret-a-manger-kids-menu.md) - [Kid-Friendly Kitchen Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-eggi.md) - [80s Animated Film Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koriko-cafe.md) - [Child-Targeted Fast-Casual Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepper-lunch-kids-menu.md) - [Vibrant Kids-Catering Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-collection.md) - [Integrative Garden Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheongsudang-bakery.md) - [Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-of-imagination.md) - [Kindness-Centered Kids Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-la-kids-menu.md) - [Theater-Inspired Children's Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billie-le-kid1.md)