You'll be able to eat dinner with your friends across the world with the 'Food Printer.' The design by Zhu Jingxuan is a postcard printer that prints both a picture of a dish and the aroma of it.
The design was made fully functional with the help of Sony's Student Design Workshop. The device works by capturing a picture of the food you've made, while the smell extractor generates the odor. Then, by using a special aroma ink, the picture and smell prints out to make a strongly sensory postcard.
Jingxuan had been working on the project for months, and had many designs and sketches. However, it never would have been realized without the help of Sony, according to China Daily.
Fragrance-Filled Postcards
The 'Food Printer' Shares Food with Friends Across the World
Trend Themes
1. Aroma Ink - The development of aroma ink technology enables the printing of scents, opening up possibilities for immersive sensory experiences in various industries.
2. Sensory Postcards - The creation of fragrance-filled postcards introduces a new form of communication that combines visual and olfactory elements, revolutionizing the way people send greetings or share experiences.
3. Food Printer - The innovation of food printing technology allows for the replication of both the visual and scent aspects of a dish, enabling remote dining experiences and culinary exploration.
Industry Implications
1. Printing Industry - The printing industry can explore the use of aroma ink to enhance printed materials, such as magazines, books, and packaging, creating multi-sensory experiences for consumers.
2. Tourism and Hospitality Industry - The tourism and hospitality industry can incorporate fragrance-filled postcards as a unique souvenirs, immersing travelers in the scents of their destinations and enhancing their memory.
3. Food and Beverage Industry - The food and beverage industry can leverage food printing technology to offer remote dining experiences, allowing people to share meals with friends or try dishes from around the world without leaving their homes.