The Patterned Smile Plates Take Cues from Virtual Imagery
Meghan Young — December 30, 2010 — Art & Design
References: estudiobiscuit & plusmood
If you're into graphics and quirky tableware, then these Patterned Smile plates are just for you. Inspired by virtual imagery, computer graphics, video games and even fashion, they are a rather artistic take on pop culture emoticons.
Designed by Carla Santiago of ESTUDIO BIS//CUIT studio, the Patterned Smile plates come in a set comprised of a dinner plate, a bowl and a dessert plate. Made out of porcelain, it features black, gold and brown decals. The set is safe both in the microwave and the dishwasher.
Designed by Carla Santiago of ESTUDIO BIS//CUIT studio, the Patterned Smile plates come in a set comprised of a dinner plate, a bowl and a dessert plate. Made out of porcelain, it features black, gold and brown decals. The set is safe both in the microwave and the dishwasher.
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Imagery-inspired Tableware - Opportunity for artists and designers to innovate on emoticon-inspired designs for tableware using virtual imagery as inspiration.
2. Playful Tableware - Disruptive opportunity to create tableware designs that are playful and complement pop culture references.
3. Porcelain Decal Tableware - Opportunity to create more variations of porcelain tableware with fun and unique decals to make dining experiences more joyful and trendy.
Industry Implications
1. Porcelain Tableware Industry - Opportunity for the industry to create more artistic and unique designs to capture a younger market that is looking for playful and trendy pieces.
2. Graphic Design Industry - Disruptive opportunity for graphic designers to collaborate with tableware makers in creating playful and trending tableware designs that complement pop culture references.
3. Fashion and Merchandise Industry - Opportunity for the industry to develop a line of merchandise including tableware that has playful and trendy designs to cater to the younger market that is searching for more artistic and unique accessories.
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