These food science illustrations were featured in Bravo’s Top Chef Masters “Blinded Me With Science” Episode. (Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, Video 4, Photos 15-26). Though used as Hollywood backdrops, they are neither flimsy nor fake, but both educational and scientifically correct, explaining the concepts at molecular levels.
The food science topics are Viscosity, Emulsion, Elasticity, Maillard Reaction & Acidity. The colors are based on food colors. The prints were as bright as the designs, but the TV camera dulled them.
The illustrations were developed independent of the show, but with the knowledge that they were intended for a general TV audience. Thus the amount of information displayed was based on an intuitive guess as to how long the camera would span over them. It was important that they still be educational. You can read about the design process or see a related exhibit.
Science research and design: Ioana Urma. Science mentors: Kevin Miklasz, Julia Stewart, Carolyn Tepolt, Augustine Urbas, Michael Klopfer, Carlin Hsueh & Heidi Bednar.
