Chocolate goes from luxury treat to design inspiration & material
Implications - Chocolate is one of society's most coveted indulgences and now it's not only limited to edible, sugary treats. Going beyond confectionery goods, designers are using chocolate as inspiration and material to design everything from furniture to fashion, a direction that allows sweet-toothed consumers to indulge in more ways than one.
Trend Themes
1. Edible Art - There is an increasing trend of using food as a medium to create art.
2. Synesthesia - Blurring the lines between sensory experiences, synesthesia art has evolved to be all-encompassing through multisensory stimulation.
3. Alternative Materials - Designers are exploring the use of unconventional materials to create unique products that showcase their creativity and innovation.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can utilize these trends to create innovative products that explore the intersection of food, art, and design.
2. Fashion and Beauty - The fashion and beauty industry can reference these trends to create unique products that blur the lines between sensory experiences.
3. Home Decor and Furnishings - The home decor and furnishings industry can look to these trends to create unconventional and one-of-a-kind products that showcase innovation and creativity.
