Seldom do you expect to be delivered an in-flight meal and be taken with the airline's dishware. Napkin Tableware by Tatjana Rolle would, however, have this effect, serving up a sense of casual class on Virgin Atlantic instead of wonky plastic cups and utilitarian trays.
This quirky airplane crockery comprises a contorted salver and a shrugging coffee cup. Despite being made of PET metal, the platter and mug seem to embody a flimsiness through the folds and bends created in their deep drawn manufacturing.
Entirely intentional, this effect mimics the delicate quality of a paper cup and serviette which might hold a light and quick snack. But the creased material of Napkin Tableware by Tatjana Rolle does a great job of latching the teacup to the plate and keeping your meal contained during turbulence.
Folded Inflight Dishware
The Napkin Tableware Concept Has a Crisp and Casual Quality
Trend Themes
1. Flimsy Dishware - Opportunity to create delicate and foldable dishware that mimics the quality of disposable paper cups and serviettes.
2. Casual Class - Opportunity to design dishware that adds a sense of casual class to airline meals, making them more appealing to customers.
3. Deep-drawn Manufacturing - Opportunity to experiment with deep-drawn manufacturing techniques to create unique shapes and designs for dishware.
Industry Implications
1. Airline Industry - Opportunity for airlines to offer more appealing and visually appealing meal service through the use of innovative and casual class dishware.
2. Manufacturing Industry - Opportunity for manufacturers to experiment with deep-drawn manufacturing techniques to create unique and appealing shapes and designs for dishware.
3. Hospitality Industry - Opportunity for hotels and restaurants to adopt the use of foldable and flimsy dishware to create a more casual and laid-back dining experience.