# Creative Easel Treats The 'What's New, Cupcake?" Dish is Artistically-minded and Sweet By Jordy E | Published 2012-11-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whats-new-cupcake References: [foodbeast](http://foodbeast.com/content/2012/10/25/cupcake-palette-helps-you-find-your-inner-picasso/) & [allyou](http://www.allyou.com) The 'All You' blog's 'What's New, Cupcake?' post takes pointers from the book as it was written by authors Karen Tack and Alan Richardson. The easel-bound platter is an excellent teaching tool for younger crowds, merging interests in painting, cooking and color wheels altogether. Tack and Richardson produced this faux paint brush with Fruit by the Foot, a Tootsie Roll and a bread stick. The tool appears quite life-like, expanding the imaginations and creative capacities of children. In the entry, What's New, Cupcake? asks its readers, "What's your favorite canvas? Cupcakes, of course!" While foodies may not have assumed as much prior to picking up the instructive guide, this crafty dish proves to be entertaining, engaging and delicious. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artistic Food Displays:** Opportunity for creating visually appealing food displays that incorporate art elements to attract and engage customers. - **Creative Cooking Techniques:** Opportunity to explore innovative cooking techniques and create unique culinary experiences. - **Educational Culinary Products:** Opportunity to develop educational culinary products that combine learning and cooking for a fun and interactive experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for food and beverage companies to create artistic and educational food products and experiences. - **Education and Entertainment:** Opportunity for educational and entertainment industries to collaborate and develop interactive cooking and learning experiences. - **Gifts and Novelties:** Opportunity for gift and novelty companies to create unique and artistic food-related products for gifting and entertainment purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Cookie-Coloring Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookiecoloring-kit.md) - [Design-Centric Dynamic Artful Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-cake.md) - [Treat-Themed Crafting Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-sweets.md) - [Intricate Baking Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shortbread-heart-baking-pan.md) - [Cheese-Themed Entertaining Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/that-cheese-plate-wants-to-party.md) - [Cheese Board Tutorial Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/that-cheese-plate.md) - [Playful Space-Themed Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacethemed-dessert.md) - [Collaboration Cupcake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-salted-pretzel-buttercream-cupcake.md) - [Playful Kid-Friendly Baking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-stickers.md)