# Cubic Food Shapers The 'Rice Cube' Cleverly Transforms any Dish into Square Form By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-06-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-cube References: [uncommongoods](http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/rice-cube) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DnsshkP0qvE) With dinner patrons constantly awaiting something new and exciting to be plated infront of them, chefs are challenged to create unique and imaginative designs, and this clever 'Rice Cube' device will offer even the most reluctant cook an opportunity to plate something visually striking. While simply serving up food in a plate or bowl is certainly a sufficient way to offer your dishes to guests, transforming your recipes into [creative geometric shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-cube-cooking-system) serves to give the overall dish a much more appealing look. The 'Rice Cube' is a device that creatively allows individuals to place ingredients such as rice and other toppings inside, transforming your [appetizers or desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hash-brown-topple-tower) into [sleek square-shaped creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/challenge-butter-cubes). A perfect technique to use during dinner parties or lavish events, the 'Rice Cube' will help you create some stunning dishes in just a few simple steps. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Geometric Food:** Creating visually appealing food by transforming recipes into geometric shapes with device innovations such as the 'Rice Cube'. - **Creative Plating:** Finding new and imaginative ways to plate dishes using tools like the 'Rice Cube' creates an enticing dining experience. - **Gourmet Dining at Home:** Innovative home-cooking tools like the 'Rice Cube' offer individuals the opportunity to impress guests and create restaurant-quality meals at home. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Innovations like the 'Rice Cube' device cater to the ever-evolving dining experience and give chefs and food enthusiasts the ability to creatively plate food. - **Kitchen Appliances:** Innovative kitchen tools like the 'Rice Cube' provide individuals with the ability to elevate the presentation of their dishes and make home-cooked meals visually exciting. - **Event Planning:** The use of innovative tools and techniques like the 'Rice Cube' in event planning can help create a memorable dining experience for guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cloud-Shaped Stevia Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowy-cubes.md) - [Multi-Functional Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-food-container.md) - [Thermal-AI Cooking Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cue-chef-cube-01.md) - [Themed Pizza Dough Presses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-form.md) - [Plate-Style Graters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plate-grater.md) - [Miniature Colorful Rice Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowld-mini-rice-cooker.md) - [Viral Croissant Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-cubes.md) - [Stylish Ice Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-ice-sets.md) - [Multifunctional Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latticeboard-multipurpose-kitchen-board.md)