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About the project
Future Food 2224

Future Food Design Festival for Kids 'Future Food 2224' organized by VšÄ® RasmelÄ—, is a forward-thinking initiative dedicated to enhancing children's eating experiences in schools, promoting healthy nutrition, and encouraging creative thinking about food, sustainability, and future-oriented topics. By merging art, science, and technology, the festival invites children to explore the future of food—how it will nourish our bodies, inspire our minds, and shape our culture. The event aims to engage over 1,000 children from across Lithuania, reaching an estimated 11,000 museum visitors and over 400,000 people through social media, partners, and influencers.

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Festival Origins and Goals

 

The idea for the festival was born out of the international VIVITA Vista project, where children tackled real-world challenges by creating products or services. This journey led Rasmelė, with Rasa (then 9 years old) and Amelija (then 11 years old), to explore the concept of future food by developing a food machine for children under the mentorship of Veronika Guželytė. Through collaboration with designers and food experts, they realized that the knowledge and experiences gained could be shared with other children, initiating a culture of co-creation, innovation, and responsible consumption.

The festival's mission is to empower children to make informed choices about food, understand the significance of daily habits, and actively participate in creating a sustainable future. By integrating food education into creative and interactive activities, the festival encourages young participants to envision the role food will play in the world of tomorrow.

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Key Festival Activities

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  1. Art Installation – "Future Food 2224":
    The heart of the festival is a large-scale art installation at the National Gallery of Art in Vilnius. Developed in collaboration with thirty seventh-grade students from Vilnius Humanist School, the installation represents an immersive journey through the digestive system. Visitors experience different stages of digestion, linking body functions with food and nutrition themes. The installation features sculptures, models, and interactive stations, encouraging engagement with topics such as healthy eating, sustainability, and the future of food. The project emphasizes using sustainable materials and involves children in creating artistic and educational expressions of scientific concepts.

  2. Lectures and Expert Presentations:
    The festival hosts a series of lectures and expert discussions that explore the intersection of food, health, sustainability, and innovation. Notable sessions include:

    • November 5 – ,, Beauty and material

      • Viktorija EisinaitÄ— from KTU will discuss how product appearance, packaging, colour, and texture influence food choices. The presentation "What Determines the Food We Choose?"  will also examine the impact of environment and daily routines on food perception.

      • Julija SkudutytÄ—, a watercolour artist, will present "The Beauty of Dirt," exploring how decaying objects can become expressions of beauty, blurring the line between reality and interpretation.

      • RasmelÄ—'s Presentation: Rasa and Amelija will share insights from their two-year journey of developing future food concepts to improve school dining experiences.

      • Deividas Juozulynas and Denis Orlenok will discuss the future of retail technology and self-service innovations.

    • November 6 – "Transformation of Being":

      • Prof. Milda KeršienÄ— will explain how food composition impacts digestion and overall health.

      • Tauras Stalnionis will discuss "Food and Art," combining culinary design with theatrical elements.

      • Laura KaziukonienÄ— will delve into "The Secrets of the Cosmic Kitchen," sharing how space gastronomy is evolving.

    • November 7 – "Sustainability and Ecology":

      • Ina JasutienÄ— will address food waste and sustainable solutions.

      • AistÄ— MiliÅ«tÄ—, a water sommelier, will explore the importance of water choices for health and sustainability.

      • Deivydas Praspaliauskas will offer practical advice on sustainable practices in the restaurant industry.

  3. Creative Workshops:
    The festival features various hands-on workshops designed for different age groups:

    • "Stomach Composition" – A weaving workshop where participants explore food composition through artistic expression.

    • "Food Sculptures" – Children use food as a medium for storytelling and design.

    • "3D Mass Experiment" – Participants learn 3D printing techniques using natural materials.

    • "RasmelÄ—'s Future Food Workshop" – Tailored for young children to create future food prototypes and discuss how sensory qualities affect food choices.

    • "3D Food Printing" – Organized by KTU, this session introduces children to cutting-edge food production technologies.

Educational Impact and Sustainability

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The "Future Food 2224" installation and festival activities emphasise learning through creative exploration. The installation covers approximately 150 square meters and simulates the journey through the human digestive system, with sections representing the mouth, stomach, intestines, and other digestive organs. Each area provides interactive, multisensory experiences to help children and visitors understand human biology, nutrition, and sustainable practices.

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The project highlights the importance of environmentally conscious choices by using sustainable and reusable materials in the installation's construction. The children involved in creating the installation learned about sustainability principles, applied them practically, and developed skills in critical thinking and problem-solving.

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Supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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RasmelÄ—'s initiatives align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on education, health, sustainability, and reducing inequality, all while fostering creativity and responsible consumption in the next generation.

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Vision for the Future

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The "Future Food Design Festival for Kids" aims to inspire young minds to think creatively and sustainably about food's future role. The festival's combination of art, science, and technology fosters an environment where children can explore, learn, and share ideas, promoting a deeper understanding of food and its cultural, environmental, and health impacts.

The initiative invites collaboration with partners across the European Union to expand its reach, aiming to promote creative education and sustainable development. Through partnerships, RasmelÄ— seeks to create lasting change, empowering the next generation to make a positive impact on their communities and the world.

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Potential partners are encouraged to join this unique effort to develop educational programs that blend artistic expression, scientific exploration, and responsible consumption, driving progress toward a sustainable future.

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