# Voice Recorded Chocolate Bars 'Voice Chocolate' Turns a Voice Recording into a Chocolate Bar By Ell Smith | Published 2017-12-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voice-chocolate References: [psfk](https://www.psfk.com/2017/12/japanese-campaign-transforms-voices-into-chocolates.html) & [nttdocomo.co.jp](https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/) An NTT Docomo campaign is visualizing how an individual sounds in a new project titled 'Voice Chocolate,' which transforms the vibrations and pitch of one's voice into into a delicious chocolate treat. The process works by first asking an individual to record a short and personalized message. After, the frequencies collected from the recording are transformed into a [unique design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-california-bar). That design is eventually mapped using 3D technology and turned into a tasty treat to gift to a loved one or to keep. In addition, the recipient of the chocolate can scan the treat using an AR app, and have the message read aloud for them. This tech-infused variation of the [classic gift of chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolocket) makes for a personalized twist on the traditionally romantic gift. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Personalized Voice-activated Products:** The increasing demand for unique and personalized products creates opportunities for businesses to create more voice-activated products that allow individualization. - **Ar-enabled Edible Products:** The integration of augmented reality technology in food industry presents opportunities for businesses to create more interactive and engaging edible products. - **Technology-infused Gift Products:** The growing interest in technology-driven products presents potential for businesses to create more products that combine technology with traditional gift-giving. ### Where This Applies - **Confectionery:** The confectionery industry may explore integrating voice recording technology and AR into their products to create personalized, interactive chocolate bars. - **Tech:** The tech industry may explore developing more AR-enabled applications and technologies that can be integrated with products from other industries, such as confectionery. - **Retail:** Retailers may consider incorporating more personalized and technology-driven gift products into their inventory, to appeal to consumers' interest in unique and innovative gift-giving. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multisensory Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortnum-mason-and-otherway.md) - [Desire-Detecting Chocolate Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desire-a-bar.md) - [AI-Made Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bar.md) - [Custom Chocolate Bar Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitkat-made-4-u-creator-studio.md) - [Celebratory Song Contest Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baileys-chocolate-microphone.md) - [Luxurious Smartphone Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-iphone-15-pro-max.md) - [Laser-Engraved Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-engraved-chocolate-bars.md) - [Fine Art-Covered Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-cacao-artbars.md) - [Celebratory Audio Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tastysounds-audiolollipop.md)