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Hang-Dry Dishes

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Ape Plates Serve Up Half of the Job for Washing

— May 29, 2012 — Art & Design
Toweling down dishes can seem like a waste of time when naturally, given a couple of hours, they can drip dry on their own. The reason for tidying up so thoroughly immediately is often based on a shortage of space, and a problem that is easily solved with the Ape Plates and a tea towel rack.

Anne Boenisch has designed this set of elegant platters with beautiful sinuous borders and a gently curved hook in the side of each one. This unique shape enables the salvers to be suspended securely and hitched up over pot hangers and rails. There's no need for this crockery to take up valuable dish rack real estate.

An added benefit to the Ape Plates is that the notch can be used to hold a wine glass as you eat your dinner standing up.
Trend Themes
1. Hang-dry Dishes - Opportunity for innovative dishware designs that allow for easy hanging and drying, eliminating the need for dish racks.
2. Space-saving Kitchen Accessories - Growing demand for kitchen accessories that help maximize limited counter and storage space.
3. Multifunctional Tableware - Innovative tableware designs that serve multiple purposes, such as holding wine glasses while also functioning as serving platters.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor and Kitchenware - Opportunity for companies to create stylish and functional home decor items and kitchenware that cater to space-saving solutions.
2. Interior Design - Increased demand for interior design solutions that optimize kitchen space and incorporate innovative accessories.
3. Hospitality and Event Planning - Potential for hotels, restaurants, and event planners to offer unique tableware options that enhance guest experiences and save valuable space.
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