# Minimalist Bento Boxes This Mark McClean Sushi Tray is a Modern Dish for Japanese Delectables By Summer Luu | Published 2010-11-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-mcclean-sushi-tray References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/12053/mark-mcclean-random-sushi-tray-and-yunomi-holder.html) & [cribcandy](http://cribcandy.com/home/picks/mark-mcclean-random-sushi-tray-and-yunomi-holder/70705/) The Mark McClean Sushi Tray modernizes the [classic bento box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funamori-platter-set) look with a crisp white design, adding a minimalist touch. This tray comes with small bowls for soup or sauce that is usually paired with your sushi dinner. Featuring multiple compartments in its design, the Mark McClean Sushi Tray also comes in a silver frosted color for a more sleek and metallic look, providing practicality and style in one. Photo Credits: [designboom](https://www.trendhunter.com/link/mark-mcclean-sushi-tray), [cribcandy](https://www.trendhunter.com/link/mark-mcclean-sushi-tray/2) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modern Bento Boxes:** Opportunities to create modern, sleek, and minimalist bento boxes with added compartments for practicality. - **Multi-functional Serveware:** Creating serveware with small accompanying bowls for soup or sauce. - **Sleek White Designs:** Designing practical dining ware with sleek white minimalist style that adds a modern touch. ### Where This Applies - **Dining Ware Industry:** Innovations in this industry involve creating practical serveware that incorporates sleek white designs and additional compartments. - **Japanese Food Industry:** Opportunities for the industry to introduce modernized bento boxes and serveware with accompanying small bowls for soup or sauce, providing practical and stylish dining experiences. - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can provide their diners with modern and practical dining experiences by incorporating minimalist and multi-functional serveware options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Interior Sushi Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushibox-restaurant.md) - [Sleek Compartmentalized Lunch Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venn-bento-box.md) - [Sushi-Themed Pet Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-feeder-tray.md) - [Pink Sushi Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dept-sushi.md) - [Convenience-Focused Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-bundle.md) - [Chef-Made Bento Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erewhon-1.md) - [Modular Airline Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/system-tray.md) - [Playful Sushi-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-suitcases.md) - [Stackable Compact Sake Set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/non-sake-set.md)