dutch design week, 17-25 oktober 2026 eindhoven

Taste of Tomorrow : Future Food Toys

Learn about the future through food toys

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Dogs are allowed
Free wifi available
Toilets available
Fully wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair friendly toilet available

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Taste of Tomorrow is a wooden role-play toy set that turns kids into little future chefs. Designed for children aged 3โ€“6, the set introduces young minds to future food trends in a playful, hands-on way. It features imaginative ingredients and menus inspired by real innovations

The story behind the idea

Future is something no one can escape. It's good for the new generation to start adapting to these issues. But why do the current toys still have the same context? We experimented with adding a futuristic context into toys, using a role-play cooking set as a medium because food is something everyone can easily access. This approach helps children learn, adapt, and understand future issues naturally.

Each wooden piece is carefully crafted to spark curiosity, encourage storytelling, and start meaningful conversations about sustainability, food systems, and environmental impact. Itโ€™s not just about playing with food. itโ€™s about learning to think critically and creatively about what weโ€™ll eat in the future.

Come and discover the future food stories that await you!

๐Ÿ• 3D-Printed Veggie Pizza: Pizza made with a 3D printer allows you to customize the toppings as desired.
๐Ÿ Edible Insect Pasta: No need to worry about a global food shortage, with pasta made from insects rich in high protein.
๐Ÿ– Lab-grown Steak: No animals were harmed to make this steak because it is lab-grown meat!

๐Ÿฅ› Lab-Grown Milk: Milk that's made in a lab without cows. It's creamy and delicious!
๐Ÿง‹ 3D-Printed Bubble Tea: A fun and futuristic bubble tea with pearls made using 3D printing technology.
๐Ÿ‹ Solar Powered Lemonade: Lemonade made with lemons grown using solar energy. It's sunny and sweet!

๐Ÿช Buggy Cookies: Try Buggy flour cookies that are a good source of protein, easy to farm, and environmentally friendly.
๐Ÿฐ 3D-Printed cake: Create uniquely shaped cakes baked with a 3D printer.
๐Ÿจ Algae Ice Cream: Who knew algae could make ice cream? It's smooth, creamy, and eco-friendly"

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Combining elements of creative design, education, and curiosity, we are a group of product designers who are passionate about crafting engaging learning materials, content, and experiences. Our goal is to create effective learning motivation for every learner.

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Product Designer Wongsathon Choonhavan
Creative Soravit Subroongruang
Communication Designer Peeranat Akaviphat