# Pixel Printing Toasters The Image Toaster by Scott van Haastrecht Combines the News with Breakfast By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2013-03-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-image-toaster References: [creativeapplications.net](http://www.creativeapplications.net/maxmsp/the-image-toaster-6x6-pixel-image-of-the-day-on-your-toast/) The Image Toaster, created by [Scott van](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enklu) Haastrecht, is a cooking device that combines the news with breakfast. Haastrecht came up with this concept for a Creative Technology course called Innovation Lab. His aim was to liven up morning meals by incorporating [pixelated imagery onto toast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikoffy-edibot). Thus, he created the Image Toaster, an appliance that prints a daily image relevant to the date. For instance, on Valentine's Day you would wake up to an 8-bit heart on your toast. The device searches the Internet for images related to the date, as per [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-mini-link-3), and downloads it onto the bread in 6 x 6 pixels. The Image Toaster is sure to resonate well with foodies who seek to add a little character to their morning meals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 73% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Connected Breakfast Appliances:** Manufacturers can explore the use of internet connectivity for breakfast appliances to create new and exciting offerings. - **Personalized Food Gadgets:** There is an opportunity for companies to create personalized food gadgets that cater to consumers' individual tastes and preferences. - **Innovative Food Decoration:** The development of innovative food decoration techniques can create new markets for food and kitchen gadget companies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing:** Kitchen appliance manufacturers can explore innovative ways to incorporate technology into their products to create new customer experiences. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can expand their product portfolios by including breakfast/food gadgets that deploy technology to enhance the dining experience. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The food and beverage industry can explore opportunities to collaborate with kitchen gadget companies to create unique products that appeal to customers looking for new dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern WiFi-Equipped Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolution-cooking.md) - [Visualized Intelligent Toaster Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-simplitouch-xl.md) - [Precision Touchscreen-Enabled Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tineco-toasty-one.md) - [Minimalist One-Slice Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toast-appliance.md) - [Touchscreen Interface Smart Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasty-one.md) - [Sleek Console-Inspired Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-2.md) - [Game-Inspired Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minecraft-green-creeper-toaster.md) - [Multi-Position Bread Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taurus-toaster-30.md) - [Ultra-Thin See-Through Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphene-transparent-toaster.md)