# Gadgets Made of Meat Art for Carnivores By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2008-09-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-as-art-gadgets-for-carnivores References: [designyoutrust](http://designyoutrust.com/2008/09/27/perongeluk/) & [dar-jan.livejournal](http://dar-jan.livejournal.com/271304.html) Mothers are always telling their children not to play with their food. In this case, that message clearly fell upon deaf ears. These meat-made gadgets gives a whole new meaning to having fun with your food! I’m not sure what is to be gained by refashioning your pork and ham into an iPod or a mobile phone, but obviously someone, somewhere, got a thrill out of doing exactly that. Really, all that’s left to say here is that the excessive use of fat and rind makes these pieces look even less appetizing! - Waste not, want not I suppose. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Edible Technology:** The trend of creating gadgets and devices out of food materials could pave the way for the development of more eco-friendly and biodegradable tech products. - **Artistic Food Design:** The trend of using food as a medium for artistic expression and design could lead to innovative ways of creating food products that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional. - **Sustainable Eating:** The trend of repurposing food waste for creative purposes could encourage more sustainable consumption and reduce food waste in the long run. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies could explore the use of sustainable and biodegradable materials in their products, such as edible technology gadgets made of FDA-approved materials. - **Food Industry:** The food industry could tap into the trend of incorporating artistic and creative designs into their food products to increase their visual appeal and marketability. - **Waste Management:** The waste management industry could explore the potential of repurposing food waste into innovative products, such as edible gadgets and art, to reduce waste and create new revenue streams. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [Hybrid Meat Vegetable Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leyu-li.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [Interactive Meat Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midea-head-cook-cooking-probe.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Festive Meat-Made Holiday Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcuterie-chalet-kit.md) - [Collagen-Boosted Meat Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singing-pastures.md) - [Food-Inspired Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vandy-the-pink-3.md) - [Anti-Meat Hypnosis Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-raging-pig-company.md)