These creative, disposable paper placemats from Publique Living would be a fabulous way to jazz up your table for a casual dinner party. In the corner of each 'Popmat' is a pop-up design that not only adds visual interest, but also incorporates a space to use as a name card.
There are three designs to choose from; a chair and a birdcage, a mailbox by a fence and tree with a sign. They come in packs of ten for $24 and are available in either white or natural.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Pop-up Placecards
- The technology used for the pop-up designs could be applied to create innovative placecards for events.
- Disruptive Disposable Design
- The idea of creating disposable but creative table settings can be expanded to cutlery and other tableware creating disruptive alternatives to traditional table settings.
- Sustainable Disposable Tableware
- There is an opportunity to create disposable tableware from sustainable materials that have clever visuals, adding value to a simple dinner by creating a unique experience.
Where This Applies
- Event Planning
- Innovative placecards and tableware could create memorable events without the need for expensive and wasteful setups.
- Hospitality
- Hotels and restaurants could provide unique disposable tableware as a part of their eco-friendly efforts.
- Retail
- Retailers can provide creative disposable tableware that can create a unique experience for the buyer and recipient.
