# Pixelated Chocolates The 8-Bit Valentines Chocolates are a Discerning Stylish Romantic Gift By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-02-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-chocolate References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/8-bit-Valentines-day-Chocolate/976299) & [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/valentines-day-8-bit-heart-chocolate/) If your other half has a discerning eye (of course they have if they're with you, right?) then you should jump on board the designer [Valentine's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marys-brigadeiro-sweets) chocolate bandwagon with this 8-bit Valentine's chocolate from Nestor Silvosa. The beautifully designed product features a wooden pixelated heart on top of the [chocolate box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardners-candies) -- making this a superb gift for technology fans and chocolate lovers too. The chocolate inside is in the shape of a heart, just to make it extra romantic. The design was created by Spanish designer Nestor Silvosa who works in jewelry design, digital photography and digital art. This smart and chic Valentine's treat would make a great gift for anyone who loves to combine their love of food and design in one neat package. Photo Credits: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/8-bit-Valentines-day-Chocolate/976299), [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/valentines-day-8-bit-heart-chocolate/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Designer-chocolates:** Opportunity for chocolate manufacturers to work with designers to create stylish and unique products. - **Technology-inspired-gifts:** The combination of technology and food offers room for innovation and creativity in the gifting industry. - **Digital-art-in-food-design:** Incorporating elements of digital art in the design of food products empowers designers to push the boundaries of traditional food products. ### Where This Applies - **Chocolate-manufacturing:** Collaboration between chocolate manufacturers and designers to innovate chocolate products that appeal to a new and younger demographic. - **Gifting:** The gifting industry can take inspiration from this technology-inspired chocolate and explore opportunities for innovation and creativity. - **Digital-art:** The use of digital art in food design opens up a new industry for artists and designers to explore innovative and creative ways to approach the food industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romantic Specialty Candy Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolove-valentines-day.md) - [Opulent Heart-Shaped Chocolate Tins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartshaped-chocolate-tins.md) - [Edible Chocolate Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-puzzles.md) - [Romantically Themed Chocolate Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venchi-valentines-day-collection.md) - [Cherry-Beet Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beeting-heart.md) - [Video Game-Themed Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slime-valentines-day-chocolates.md) - [Video Game-Themed Chocolate Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-and-godiva.md) - [Hand-Painted Vegan Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painted-with-love-chocolate-bon-bons.md) - [Heart-Shaped Valentine’s Day Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardners-candies.md)