A traditional bento box is art in its own right; this Japanese blogger has taken this food art one step further by recreating famous album covers.
Within the gallery, you'll see completed bento boxes next to their album cover counterparts. The level of detail and accuracy is remarkable, and the items that are paired together for the box are ones you'd expect to find in the same dish, like rice, seaweed and meat.
Implications - Businesses that devote their efforts to transforming a mundane daily activity to one that boasts excitement and thrill will likely appeal to a very wide audience. Consumers will invest in products that will provide them with a brief distraction from their tedious day-to-day responsibilities.
Edible Album Covers (UPDATE)
Bento Box Art
Trend Themes
1. Social Media Food Art - Opportunity to create edible art that combines popular culture references with food, appealing to a wide audience on social media platforms.
2. Culinary Mashups - Potential to explore and innovate by combining unexpected food elements to create visually stunning and conceptually intriguing dishes.
3. Interactive Eating Experiences - Creating immersive and interactive dining experiences that engage customers through food art, stimulating both visual and taste senses.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Incorporating food art techniques and collaborations with visual artists can provide a unique selling point for restaurants, cafes, and food brands.
2. Entertainment and Media - Leveraging food art as a cross-promotional strategy for entertainment and media companies, offering themed dining experiences tied to popular culture.
3. Event Planning and Catering - Offering customized food art installations and interactive dining experiences for special events, weddings, and corporate functions.