This is a rather cool idea, and a totally different take on clever catering services. It comes from illustrator Emma Rios for quirky food purveyors Bompas & Parr.
As you can see from the picture, this 2D banquet contains zero calories and looks seriously cool. It transports you visually into a cartoon-like dining experience that can not fail to impress.
Implications - Though 3D technology has recently made an unignorable mainstream comeback, today's creative mind seems to prefer a 2D, cartoon-like aesthetic in photography, film and more. This provides an ironic twist to art and design that reverts from technological advancement, serving as a refreshing twist for the digitized consumer of today.
2D Banquets
Zero-Calorie Dining by Emma Rios for Bompas & Parr
Trend Themes
1. 2D Dining - Zero-calorie and visually stunning 2D dining experiences provide a refreshing twist on the saturated high-end dining industry.
2. Cartoon Aesthetic - The rising preference for 2D cartoon-like visuals provides an opportunity for innovation and creative expression across industries such as advertising, design, and film production.
3. Virtual Dining - The emergence of virtual reality technology presents an opportunity for food and beverage companies to create immersive dining experiences for consumers without the constraints of physical spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Catering Services - Incorporating zero-calorie and visually stunning 2D dining experiences into high-end catering services can create a unique selling point and enhance customer experience.
2. Advertising - Integrating cartoon-like aesthetics into advertising campaigns can create a visually captivating and attention-grabbing experience for consumers in a highly saturated market.
3. Film Production - The preference for 2D cartoon-like visuals can inspire creative expressions in film production ranging from animated films to incorporating these aesthetics in live action movies.