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Bargain Sentimental

Adding a personal touch saves money, induces gratitude

Implications - With the economy remaining bleak, people are not willing to spend as much on fancy gifts; they are, however, willing to go the extra mile for something that won't cost much, but shows they care. Homemade goods, or items that show that thought has been put in, go a long way in the impact department.
Trend Themes
1. Personalization - Consumers are looking for simple yet thoughtful ways to show they care and feel a personal touch with gifts, making homemade goods and personalized treats trending.
2. Whimsical Design - Customers want to escape modern stress and look for unique ways to enjoy everyday products with playful designs, promoting the rise of spontaneous and imaginative items.
3. Crowd Sourcing - Companies can benefit from innovative invention inspired by crowdsourcing, eliciting responses from consumers and seeing which ideas are most popular and widely received with minimal effort.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - These trends, especially personalization and whimsical design, can create a unique food design opportunity in the food industry and offer exclusivity to attract a wider audience.
2. Art and Design - The trends identified here highlight the importance of design and personalization in the consumer experience, presenting an opportunity for artists and designers to offer creative solutions in the industry.
3. Retail - As consumers demand personalized and whimsical products, the retail industry needs to focus on design innovation and personalized customer experiences to differentiate from competitors.
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'World of Warcraft' Cakes
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This morning, Cake Wrecks featured an assortment of 'World of Warcraft' cakes, and they're sure to make you say WoW. (Get it?) From laptops atop stacks of 'World of Warcraft' self-help books to wood-grain… MORE
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After a little detective work, I learned that these caterpillar cupcakes are the work of Vancouver, BC-based Lyndsay Sung of Coco Cake Cupcakes. Cowbag, aka Cakehead Loves Evil, spotted the great caterpillar… MORE
Flower Pot Cupcakes
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The Perfect Dessert For Garden Parties or Mothers Day Bashes
Flowerpot cupcakes might just be my new favourite spring treat! Instead of baking with regular muffin-tins, Alicia Lynn used little flower pots to house her deliciously fluffy pastries instead. Her blog… MORE
Edible Knitting
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DIY 'Knit Nights' Yarn Ball Cupcakes Made With Colorful Marzipan
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… MORE
Cowboy Confections
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Wild West Cakes Reminisce About Days Gone By
Cowboy cakes are gaining in popularity. The ‘Wild West’ is really just an idea at this point, as anyone who’s sat in bumper-to-bumper traffic in California knows. Yet cowboy cakes are appearing in… MORE
Beastly Baked Goods
Beastly Baked Goods
'Where the Wild Things Are' Cake is a Sweet Tribute to the Kids' Book
This 'Where the Wild Things Are' cake was made by The Sweet Tooth Fairy Bake Shop in Utah and features Moishe flashing his signature toothy grin atop a sea of blue icing. Every detail of the adorable little… MORE
Cult Film Cakes
Cult Film Cakes
Relive the 'Star Wars' Phenomenon With the Han Solo Carbonite Cake
We all held our breath when Hans Solo ran into the life-threatening predicament of being frozen in the slab of carbonite. With this wonderful culinary creation you don’t have to fear that moment; simply… MORE
Baked Shirt Designs
Baked Shirt Designs
Threadcakes Gallery Recreates Threadless T-Shirts in Edible Form
If you thought Threadless t-shirts were great, check out this selection of Threadcakes--edible cakes created to mimic existing Threadless designs. I've selected ten of my favorite Threadcakes designs… MORE

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