# Scribbling Food Containers The Thomas Vu Lunch Box is Fun and Practical By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-26 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thomas-vu-lunch-box References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/thomas_vus_lunch_box_concept_would_make_a_great_toolbox_17949.asp) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/thomasvu/Lunch-Box) The Thomas Vu Lunch Box creates health-conscious, eco-friendly Picassos-in-the-making. By replacing the boring plastic or fabric that usually encases food with whiteboard surfaces, children now have a fun outlet for their creative and imaginative energy. As though the Thomas Vu Lunch Box covers every possible need and want, its flat sides also allow it to fit neatly under a scanner so that these works of art can be saved and displayed. It also provides a great surface for [reminders and notes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-clip). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Food Containers:** The use of eco-friendly materials in the production of food containers adds value to health-conscious and environmentally aware consumers. - **Interactive Food Packaging:** Innovative and interactive packaging designs can provide a fun and practical platform for children's creativity while also reducing waste. - **Multi-functional Food Storage:** Food storage solutions that serve multiple purposes, such as a canvas for creativity, can offer added value for consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Goods:** Innovative food storage designs can disrupt the consumer goods industry by offering creative and sustainable alternatives to traditional food containers. - **Education:** Interactive food packaging can create opportunities for educational experiences, such as teaching children about healthy nutrition and waste reduction. - **Retail:** Retailers can benefit from offering eco-friendly and interactive food containers, as it aligns with a growing consumer preference for environmentally responsible and engaging products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Focused Meal Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-box.md) - [Playful Freezable Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playtime-lunch-box.md) - [Eco-Friendly Kids Lunchware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duck-duck-books.md) - [Convenience-Focused Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-bundle.md) - [Vibrant Freezable Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezable-lunch-boxes.md) - [Meal Preparation Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memobento.md) - [Sleek Compartmentalized Lunch Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venn-bento-box.md) - [Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldibox-2.md) - [Self-Heating Solar-Powered Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnyside-lunchbox.md)