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Functional Extraterrestrial Bowls

The Flying Saucer Soup Plate Makes Eating Out of This World

— September 13, 2013 — Art & Design
The Flying Saucer Soup Plate makes dinner interesting, and you'll feel like you are transported to another dimension while you are eating.

This bowl has been split into two sections. When you are looking at the bowl from the top, it looks like a standard soup plate. It's made out of a white porcelain, so it has a clean aesthetic and traditional look. It's only until you flip the bowl over that it gets exciting.

The bottom is designed to look like a flying saucer, complete with look-out holes and fake lights. The outline of the ship is in a neutral color which allows this bowl to look fancy enough to be used during a proper dinner.

The Flying Saucer Soup Plate will add a fun element to your table, and your kids will love to eat out of a spaceship.
Trend Themes
1. Dual-section Bowls - Opportunity for innovative designs that incorporate multiple sections in a single bowl for enhanced dining experiences.
2. Aesthetic Dinnerware - Potential for disruptive innovation in creating visually appealing dinnerware that adds a touch of excitement to mealtime.
3. Themed Tableware - Growing demand for tableware with unique themes and designs, offering opportunities for creative and imaginative dining experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - Innovative home decor companies can explore the creation of visually captivating bowl designs that cater to consumers seeking novelty and excitement in their dining experiences.
2. Dinnerware Manufacturing - Dinnerware manufacturers can leverage the trend of themed and aesthetically pleasing tableware by producing innovative products like the Flying Saucer Soup Plate.
3. Children's Tableware - Companies specializing in children's tableware can tap into the demand for fun and imaginative dining experiences by incorporating unique themes and designs into their products.
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