# Lunchbox Maki Makers The Wakasu Portable Sushi Maker Molds Homemade Meals into Fun By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-06-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakasu-portable-sushi-maker References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/Wakasu-Portable-Sushi-Maker/2862383) Too quickly, homemade lunches can lose their luster. The Wakasu Portable Sushi Maker strives to keep you craving your [healthy and economical creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunchgo) with a crisp and clever snack box that infuses your food with fun. Looking quite like a thermos at first glance, Ruixiao Zhang's invention is optimized for easy carrying and compactness. The ring-shaped top can be carried as a handle or hooked to the outside of your bag. Upon dismantling the bamboo cylinder you'll find a handroll-cutting string in the cap, a [soy sauce dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-carp-packaging) in the base and a [maki mold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funamori-platter-set) tucked inside. Once you've combined your ingredients, at home or at work, you need simply close the Wakasu Portable Sushi Maker to turn your seaweed-wrapped treat into scrumptious stars and triangles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable Food Containers:** Developing compact and easy-to-carry food containers that make homemade meals more enjoyable. - **DIY Food Mold:** Creating innovative food molds that allow users to shape their homemade meals into fun and visually appealing designs. - **Convenient Lunch Accessories:** Designing handy lunch accessories that enhance the experience of bringing homemade lunches to work or school. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Storage and Packaging:** Introducing new designs and technologies in food storage and packaging to cater to the needs of homemade lunch enthusiasts. - **Kitchenware and Utensils:** Exploring novel kitchenware and utensils that simplify the process of preparing and shaping homemade meals. - **Consumer Electronics:** Incorporating smart technology into lunch accessories to provide convenient features such as temperature control or ingredient mixing capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenient Sushi Bakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-bakes.md) - [All-Inclusive Leakproof Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-box1.md) - [Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldibox-2.md) - [Multi-Functional Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-food-container.md) - [Playful Sushi-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-suitcases.md) - [Oven-Ready Sushi Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crushi.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) - [Sushi-Themed Pet Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-feeder-tray.md)