These incredibly realistic dishes by Vegetabowls are actually molded from real organic fruits. The collection includes oranges, apples, cantaloupe, pineapple, coconut and a few vegetables.
Each piece is handmade by Melanie and Justin Mckenney, who run their small business in Buffalo, New York. These wonderful dishes not only look realistic, but they also have texture, which adds life to each piece. They are painted with non-toxic, food-safe glazes that are entirely dishwasher safe.
What makes this product stand out is that at first glance they appear to be real fruits. They are very distinctive pieces in comparison to the glass and plastic bowls that are typically found in stores. Vegetabowls are perfect for adding some life to your kitchen ware.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Realistic Pottery
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new techniques and materials to create even more realistic pottery based on organic fruits and vegetables.
- Handmade Dishes
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop automated processes or technologies to increase production efficiency while maintaining the handmade aesthetic of dishes.
- Textured Tableware
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative textures and finishes to tableware designs to enhance the sensory experience of dining.
Where This Applies
- Artisan Pottery
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional pottery techniques with modern design concepts to create unique and highly sought-after artisan pottery.
- Kitchenware
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate organic and natural elements into kitchenware designs to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing products.
- Home Decor
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists and designers to create home decor items that blur the line between functionality and art, offering unique and visually appealing pieces.
