4Squared
A World Where Food Is Not Just Sustenance
Within the Envisioning workshop with ALMA, the students of the Master in Product Design Himanshu Deore, Sonia Redon and George Goginashvili, developed the project “4Squared”.
The project explores the potential future of food and its integration with technology. With the advancement of AI, VR, and 3D printing, food will become a reflection of the life of the future. In this future, food will be 3D printed to meet the specific nutritional needs of individuals. The role of food will shift from pleasure to nutrition, and meals will be simulated through VR. AI will optimise and customise the nutrition level of the food for people. Ultimately, this project imagines a world where food is not just sustenance, but an extension of technology and cultural exchange.
A World Where Food Is Not Just Sustenance
Within the Envisioning workshop with ALMA, the students of the Master in Product Design Himanshu Deore, Sonia Redon and George Goginashvili, developed the project “4Squared”.
The project explores the potential future of food and its integration with technology. With the advancement of AI, VR, and 3D printing, food will become a reflection of the life of the future. In this future, food will be 3D printed to meet the specific nutritional needs of individuals. The role of food will shift from pleasure to nutrition, and meals will be simulated through VR. AI will optimise and customise the nutrition level of the food for people. Ultimately, this project imagines a world where food is not just sustenance, but an extension of technology and cultural exchange.
Project Leader | Mentor
Maddalena Casadei
Project Authors
Himanshu Deore
Sonia Redon
George Goginashvili
The students envisioned the black box food concept: it is composed of four main components, each of which provides essential nutrients required for a healthy human diet. The first component is a crunchy, salty, and carbohydrate-rich element, while the second is a meaty, umami, and protein-rich element. The third component is a sauce that provides most of the required fat content, and the fourth is a piece of scoby that provides a gelatinous, micronutrient-rich, and sweet element. These components are printed inside each other, reminiscent of a Russian doll, using a 3D printer equipped with an air fryer for cooking. After printing, the black box is ready to eat, and the user can put on the VR headset for an immersive eating experience.
The black box food concept has the potential to revolutionise the way we produce, consume, and experience food, leading to a more sustainable and healthier future.
