Map Plates
Marissa Brassfield — November 16, 2008 — Art & Design
References: whatonearthcatalog & notcot.org
This set of Map Plates ensures you and your family can practice your geography at the dinner table. Each plate is shaped like a European country and is marked with its major cities. Pushed together, the plates create an attractive map of Europe.
While the product description on What on Earth imagines cooks serving up pasta on the Italy plate, sauerkraut on the Germany plate or paella on the Spain plate, I think it'd be way more fun to place these global foods on random plates for a true cultural quiz.
I could also see these Map Plates used to help differentiate the origin of artisan cheeses at a wine and cheese party.
While the product description on What on Earth imagines cooks serving up pasta on the Italy plate, sauerkraut on the Germany plate or paella on the Spain plate, I think it'd be way more fun to place these global foods on random plates for a true cultural quiz.
I could also see these Map Plates used to help differentiate the origin of artisan cheeses at a wine and cheese party.
Trend Themes
1. Geographic Tableware - Emerging trend of dinnerware designed in geographical shapes and patterns
2. Educational Eating - Growing trend of combining learning and dining experiences through tableware
3. Interactive Dining - Trend of using unique tableware designs to encourage engagement and conversation during meals
Industry Implications
1. Home Goods - Opportunity for home goods companies to develop and market educational and interactive tableware
2. Hospitality - Potential for restaurants and hotels to offer unique and educational dining experiences through specialized tableware
3. Event Planning - Opportunity for event planners to incorporate unique tableware designs to enhance themed events and experiences
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