The Zepter Fruit Bowl is a Two-Faced Abstract Dish
Amelia Roblin — August 14, 2011 — Art & Design
References: tembolat & designspotter
The notion of supporting soft supple produce within a dish composed of pointed spurs may not seem terribly smart, but the Zepter Fruit Bowl operates on the principle of a bed of nails. Designer Tembolat Gugkaev conceived this remarkably contemporary piece of crockery that is caught somewhere between an intricate sculpture and a handsome homeware accessory.
The unusual object is made up of a cluster of tack-like components that form flat circular shapes on one end a come to sharp tips at the other. What is particularly interesting about this piece is that a concave space is suggested on each side, enabling the user to employ either the smooth or the spiky depression as a place to hold fresh food. The Zepter Fruit Bowl affords further potential for arranging smaller or more unusual items between the long white prongs.
The unusual object is made up of a cluster of tack-like components that form flat circular shapes on one end a come to sharp tips at the other. What is particularly interesting about this piece is that a concave space is suggested on each side, enabling the user to employ either the smooth or the spiky depression as a place to hold fresh food. The Zepter Fruit Bowl affords further potential for arranging smaller or more unusual items between the long white prongs.
Trend Themes
1. Bowl Designs - Designers can explore innovative bowl designs that provide unique functionality and aesthetics.
2. Multi-purpose Products - There is a growing market for products that offer multiple functionalities and can be used in different ways.
3. Sculptural Homeware - The demand for homeware accessories that serve as artistic statement pieces is on the rise.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The home decor industry can explore disruptive innovations in bowl designs and sculptural homeware.
2. Kitchenware - Kitchenware manufacturers can develop multi-purpose products that offer versatility in food presentation and storage.
3. Art and Design - The art and design industry can create unique sculptural pieces that serve both aesthetic and functional purposes.
1.5
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
