# Shapely 3D-Printed Pastas Barilla and Desall are Exploring How Geometry Impacts Flavor and Texture By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-12-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-pasta References: [3dprint](https://3dprint.com/196681/barilla-3d-print-pasta-winners/) & [blog.desall](http://blog.desall.com/smart-pasta-winning-projects-revealed/) [Barilla](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-pasta) and Desall recently announced the winners of its second Smart Pasta competition, which challenged people to come up with inventive [3D-printed pasta shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-pasta-shape). The pasta designs explore the ways in which the shape of a noodle can play a significant part in the flavor and texture experience of a dish. Of nearly 1,200 entries from 124 countries, Barilla and Desall chose to call out three different winning designs. The winning first place 'Turbine' design from a 26-year-old Italian designer reimagines the [famous fusilli](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barilla-protein-stars), while the runners up creatively reinterpreted elements of the natural world with their 3D-printed pasta concepts. As part of the competition, Barilla has also offered a €1,000 option right for designs that may be purchased for commercial use, whether or not they have been chosen as winners. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **3d-printed Food:** The trend of 3D-printed food is disrupting the way we create and consume food. - **Food Innovation:** The trend of food innovation is disrupting the conventional food industry. - **Personalized Nutrition:** The trend of personalized nutrition is disrupting the way we approach food and health. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Manufacturing:** The food manufacturing industry can benefit from 3D printing technology to create new and exciting products. - **Restaurant and Catering Services:** Restaurants and catering services can benefit from offering 3D-printed food creations on their menus, providing unique dining experiences. - **Technology and Design:** The technology and design industry can benefit from exploring the potential of 3D-printed food, including new machinery and software for food printing innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shapely Chickpea Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-based-pasta.md) - [Heart-Shaped Pasta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-pasta.md) - [Imperfect Pasta Bowl Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-bowl.md) - [Pasta-Themed Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barilla-love.md) - [Micro-Engraved Premium Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barilla-al-bronzo.md) - [Italian-Inspired Dried Pasta Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montes-fine-foods.md) - [Skier-Celebrating Pasta Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-pack.md) - [Limited-Edition Heart-Shaped Pasta Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartshaped-pasta.md) - [Globally Inspired Pasta Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-agile.md)