The project looks for new ways of consuming insects and debates the nutritive and environmental aspects of insects as human food. By combining entomophagy with emerging 3D food printing technologies, Insects au gratin encourages eaters to consider more sustainable routes.

‘Why not eat insects?’ This was the question asked by Vincent Holt in 1885, when he suggested in the St Paul Daily Globe that insects could act as a primary food source for humans. While the idea was rejected by the Victorians, insects have a long history as food in many places around the world. As Holt pointed out, ‘insects are all vegetable feeders, clean, palatable, wholesome, and decidedly more particular in their feeding than ourselves’. They are also tremendously efficient at converting vegetation into edible protein. 100 kg of feed produces 40 kg of crickets, but only 10 kg of beef.1 So as the world population keeps soaring, could entomophagy [eating insects] be a potential solution to some of the world’s food problems?

Designer Susana Soares
Colaborators:
Steak Studio (Penelope Kupfer)
Food Bioscience Department (Dr. Kenneth Spears), London South Bank University
UWE, Dr. Peter Walters
Pestival

Illustration: Steak Studio

Client
Susana Soares

Year
2012

Sabin is one of the leading Laboratories for medical analyses in Brasil. Steak Studio was invited to develop the concept and the website Information Architecture for their vaccination division.

The concept behind Steak Studio’s proposal was to use a metaphorical context to talk about invisible protection targeting different user groups at the same time (babies, teenagers, adults, elders, professionals and travellers). The solution was to bring everyone together in a park environment where nature is safe and pleasantly under human control.

Client
Sabin Laboratories

Year
2010

Work
Concepting, Information Architecture

Link
http://www.sabinvacinas.com.br/

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Client
Kabula

Year
2010

Technology
hand drawing, ink, Adobe Illustrator

FWA award winning Flash website and physical installation to promote the John Lewis lighting range.
User could chose from 10 million tracks which would cause 100 lights in the house to turn on in time to the music, conveying the mood chosen.

Steak Studio was in charge of the digital development of this project.

Brand
John Lewis

Client
Upset Media / Adam & Eve

Technology
AS3, Frida, PureMVC

Year
2010

Jinga is a cross-culture project to promote poverty awareness among Hackney children. Steak Studio did Jinga’s identity as well as it’s flier.

We also painted a 8 x 2 meters long wall to support the project.

Client
Arcola

Year
2010

Technology
Hand drawing, ink, Adobe Illustrator

Kabula is a vibrant and live capoeira group in London. They’re always promoting great events and Steak Studio is responsible for all of their communication.

Their website required a solution that would respond to their vast communication needs. With limited resources, Steak Studio implemented a WordPress template with a few simple customization and vois-la…

Client
Kabula

Year
2009-2010

Technology
Wordpress

Link
http://www.kabula.org/

Kabula is a vibrant and live capoeira group in London. They’re always promoting interesting events and Steak Studio is responsible for all of their communication needs.

Client
Kabula

Year
2009-2010

Technology
Hand drawing and Adobe Illustrator

Marion Gillet is a Design Manager, supporting creative businesses to connect to the professional industry.

Steak Studio was in charge of Marion’s identity.

Client
Marion Gillet

Year
2009

Technology
Adobe Illustrator

Steak Studio is always working on Vortex Downstairs event’s posters. We love this part of our job.

Client
Vortex Downstairs

Year
2009-2010

Technology
Hand drawing and Adobe Illustrator

Jinga is a cross-culture project to promote poverty awareness among Hackney children. Steak Studio did Jinga’s identity as well as it’s flier.

We also painted a 8 x 2 meters long wall to support the project.

Client
Arcola

Year
2010

Technology
Hand drawing, acrylic panting and Adobe Illustrator