Futures Diner - The Possible Menu

Our Topic

In 2050 the experience of going to a restaurant will drastically change. We want to explore how a fast food restaurant, the „Futures Diner“, will produce their food. For every ingredient, there is different information about taste, origin, nutritions and more.

What will our food look like in 30 years?

The Possible Menu is a speculative burger meal in the future, featuring lab-grown beef, insect-based buns, genetically modified potato fries and an algae drink harvested in aquacultures.

We want to show a future scenario in which there is no need to worry about food scarcity, because new climatic conditions are exploited, plants are genetically modified and new farming methods are used. The poster includes information about the environmental impact of each food, as well as the nutritional value.

The burger menu includes an extensive research on its ingredients:

Oyster Mushroom
They are grown in vertically stacked trays. The trays are usually made of plastic or metal and stacked on each other. Vertical farming allows for a larger yield of oyster mushrooms in a smaller space. This method of agriculture is also more efficient in terms of water and energy usage.

Mealworm Bun Flour from mealworms
Mealworms are the larvae of the darkling beetle, and they are high in protein and unsaturated fatty acids and contain vitamins and minerals. They are sustainable and environmentally friendly because they require little feed and space and have a low water footprint.

Tearless Onions
The GMO onion does not make you cry when you cut it. It contains essential amino acids and a high sulfur level, a proper natural antibiotic. This is particularly useful in the fight against bacteria, fungi, and viruses. The onions are farmed normally but are genetically modified with CRISPR-CAS9. When bacteriophages inject their genes into the bacterium, it saves the DNA-sequence in CRISPR. The protein CAS9 compares all the DNA in a bacterium with the DNA in CRISPR. If it fits, it destroys it. You can insert any DNA into CRISPR. With this method, you can cut the DNA of the potatoes at will to develop any property you want it to have.

German Mango Sauce
It is a local exotic. Mangos can now be grown in greenhouses under German climatic conditions. Mangos are rich in vitamins and have a refreshing and fruity taste. The mango season is between May and October.

Vegan Cheese
Is dairy-free, lactose-free, casein-free and sustainable, nutritious, and delicious. It contains no cholesterol and is low in saturated fat and sodium. Vegan cheese is an excellent source of protein, calcium, vitamins A, B, and omega-3 fatty acids not found in regular cheese.

Lab-grown Meat
It does not require the slaughter of animals. This means that lab-grown meat is more humane and environmentally friendly than traditional meat production, often involving inhumane practices such as factory farming. Lab-grown meat is also more efficient, as it does not require land, water, or other resources needed to raise and slaughter animals. In addition, lab-grown meat is not subject to the same health and safety risks as traditional meat, as it is not contaminated with bacteria or other pathogens.

Indigo Tomato
Easy to care for, copes with cool temperatures despite the heat, survives continuous rain, and can be grown outdoors or in greenhouses. The tomato is noted for its blue color.

Spirulina Algae Drink
The drink has several potential health benefits. It is thought to boost the immune system, improve digestion, and help to detoxify the body. It is also believed to improve brain function and energy levels. Spirulina powder is sometimes used to treat allergies and asthma. It is a blue-green microalgae rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and carotenoids. It is a complete protein containing all essential amino acids. It is produced in aquacultures at water temperatures of up to 37 degrees. To grow, Spirulina needs large amounts of CO₂, converting into O₂.

White Russet Potatoes
Reduced bruising and fewer black spots. The GM potato reduced the number of small, misshapen potatoes. The potatoes had significantly lower levels of acrylamide, a known carcinogen. Acrylamide forms in fried, baked, and roasted potatoes at cooking. They are genetically modified the same way the Sunions (Our genetically modified onions) are.

Poster and AR
The poster is meant to be an overview of the Menu and should be easily readable and show the different available options. The restaurant’s color scheme inspires the color scheme, and the colors should be cohesive and reflect the overall aesthetic. Other fast-food restaurant menus inspire the layout. It is meant to be easily readable and show the different available options. It has little infographics for the information that is important. Everybody can see what type of food you eat, without having to read anything. The AR integration is meant to add a layer of information. The user can learn more about specific ingredients and where they come from.