# Custom Chocolate Bar Studios The KITKAT MADE 4 U Creator Studio Helps People Personalize Treats By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-11-03 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitkat-made-4-u-creator-studio References: [newswire](https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/kitkat-chocolatory-s-limited-time-made-4-u-creator-studio-a-new-sweet-spin-on-saying-thank-you--882466559.html) & [corporate.nestle](http://www.corporate.nestle.ca)  For a limited time, the [KITKAT MADE 4 U Creator Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitkat-sharing-bars) can be found at Yorkdale Shopping Centre's Centre Court and it invites chocolate lovers to create a [custom bar of their very own](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-offerings). With 16 premium ingredients, all sorts of delicious wafer chocolate bars can be made on-site. Each ingredient is paired with a personality trait so that the chocolate bars will be packed with unique qualities when topped with Sassy Rainbow Sprinkles, Fierce Freeze-Dried Strawberry and [Mindful](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindful-sabbatical-planner) Maple Flakes. As custom bars are being prepared, people can make the most of a touchless booth to record a special video message that can be accessed by scanning the QR code on the custom chocolate bar box. This pop-up studio promises to help people make satisfying sweets and giftables for a range of occasions, including birthdays, thank-yous or the upcoming holidays. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customization Craze:** With the increasing demand for unique and personalized products, businesses can integrate customization options to enhance customer experience and loyalty. - **Experiential Marketing:** Creating interactive and engaging experiences, such as pop-up shops and touchless booths, can attract and retain customers while promoting brand awareness. - **Video-based Promotions:** Using QR codes to access recorded video messages is a new way to connect with customers and promote a brand's products or services. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Customization options can be implemented in food and beverage industries to create unique products and enhance customer satisfaction. - **Retail:** Experiential marketing, such as pop-up shops and interactive displays, can be utilized by retailers to increase foot traffic and brand awareness. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Using video-based promotions, such as QR codes to access personalized recorded messages, can be a new way for businesses in marketing and advertising industries to connect with customers and promote their clients' products or services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shareable Dessert-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitkat-sharing-bars.md) - [Custom-Made Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensory-snack-experience.md) - [Collaboration Confectionery Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-butter-tree-x-kitkat.md) - [DIY Chocolate Wrappers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-chocolate-wrapper.md) - [Spherical Candy Bar Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitkat-pops.md) - [Donut-Inspired Chocolate Wafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kit-kat-chocolate-frosted-donut-flavored-bar.md) - [Customizable Chocolate Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pick-and-mix-advent-calendar.md) - [Nostalgic Video Rental Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/break-better.md) - [Celebratory Cartoon Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-kitkat.md)