Supporting food design with consumer research: from inspiration and validation to participation and integration

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Abstract

To increase practical relevance, scientific research on food design is slowly shifting toward studying real-life food situations, letting go of experimental control to allow creative freedom, and studying design considerations during the creative process. On the other hand, some chefs and food designers have started to develop collaborative activities with academic professionals and involve researchers in their work who can conduct sensory tests of their cooking efforts. Some design researchers try to obtain general principles of interest from the creation and evaluation of food prototypes, for example in digital gastronomy, while using playfulness to increase dining engagement, or while trying to promote healthier and more sustainable food practices. This mutual cross-fertilization can enrich research activities and refine design and culinary practices.

Original languageEnglish
Article number101020
Number of pages7
JournalCurrent Opinion in Food Science
Volume51
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

Keywords

  • Consumer research
  • Culinary practice
  • Food design
  • Research through design

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