# NFT-Inspired Frying Pans Takashi Murakami and 'Smart Magazine' Have Created a Pixelated Frying Pan By Colin Smith | Published 2021-12-14 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated-frying-pan References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2021/12/takashi-murakami-nft-pancake-pan-smart-magazine-kitchenware-release) & [thentwrk](https://thentwrk.com/?a) The Japanese contemporary artist 'Takashi Murakami' has created an NFT-inspired [pixelated frying pan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilean-pan) in collaboration with 'Smart Magazine.' This frying pan follows a similar pattern to the pancake frying pan that Takashi Murakami designed earlier this year, except it has a digital, pixelated twist. This frying pan features a geometric, pixelated sunflower imprint with rugged edges that give a pancake fried in the pan a digital feel. The handle on the pan is metal with a rubber mint green-colored cover with five small pixelated flowers with different facial expressions. This frying pan is tied with a special edition of Smart Magazine, and both are available online at NTWRK's online shop. The special edition of this magazine also includes additional [pixelated sunflower merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-bloom-capsule), such as a set of reflective stickers. Image Credit: Takashi Murakami, Smart Magazine, NTWRK ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nft-inspired Kitchenware:** The trend of creating NFT-inspired kitchenware presents an opportunity for businesses to merge traditional kitchenware with digital art and technology. - **Pixelated Designs:** The trend of pixelated designs presents an opportunity for businesses to create unique and eye-catching products that appeal to tech-savvy consumers. - **Limited Edition Collaborations:** The trend of limited edition collaborations presents an opportunity for businesses to create buzz and excitement among consumers by partnering with popular artists and publications. ### Where This Applies - **Cookware Industry:** The cookware industry can capitalize on the trend of NFT-inspired kitchenware by incorporating digital designs into their traditional products. - **Art Industry:** The art industry can take advantage of the trend of pixelated designs by creating digital art that can be applied to a wide range of products, including kitchenware. - **Publishing Industry:** The publishing industry can benefit from the trend of limited edition collaborations by partnering with popular artists and designers to create special editions of their publications that include exclusive merchandise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floral Collectible Trading Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murakami-flowers-trading.md) - [Flower-Centric Tech Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-bloom-1.md) - [Limited-Edition Artist-Honoring Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takashi-murakami-tee.md) - [Playful Expansive Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collab-with-takashi-murakami.md) - [Phygital NFT Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cronutr.md) - [Artistic Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-x-takashi-murakami.md) - [AI Smart Cooking Pan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-smart-cooking-pan.md) - [French Fry NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-fry-nft.md) - [NFT-Focused Home Art Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meural-canvas-ii.md)