These teeny tiny ‘knit night’ cupcakes are amazing! I am sure the cakes are delicious, but of course it is the detail in the adornments and decorations that make the cupcakes remarkable. Well done Teeny Tiny Turkey.
The flickr stream includes colored and patterned edible yarn made of marzipan and also includes instructions on how to make your own mini yarn balls. If only it were that easy!
Implications - With so many stresses mounting in modern society, consumers are looking for easy ways to escape. Everyday products that are made with a whimsical element are appealing to those on-the-go who still desire an injection of fun. Designers could integrate an aspect of spontaneity into their items to appeal to a wider audience.
Edible Knitting
DIY 'Knit Nights' Yarn Ball Cupcakes Made With Colorful Marzipan
Trend Themes
1. Whimsical Products - Designers could integrate an aspect of spontaneity into their items to appeal to a wider audience.
2. DIY Edible Decorations - Consumers are looking for easy ways to escape, making edible decorations a popular trend for adding fun to everyday products.
3. Escape From Stresses - With stresses mounting in modern society, the trend of adding a whimsical element to everyday products offers consumers an easy escape.
Industry Implications
1. Bakery - Bakeries can tap into the trend of DIY edible decorations to offer customers the option of adding whimsical elements to their baked goods.
2. Home Decor - The trend of whimsical products presents an opportunity for home decor industries to incorporate playful designs into their products to attract a wider audience.
3. Art and Craft Supplies - The demand for DIY edible decorations creates a market for art and craft supply companies to provide materials for making whimsical adornments and decorations.