The Shenkar Academy of Design in Tel Aviv has carefully studied the rituals of coffee culture, and have created these unique coffee cups.
Under the supervision of Alex Padwa and David Spectre, the design students developed these works for their coffee culture project.
Check out how chunky coffee and tea can look in the glass cups above.
Implications - Products like this help break consumers out of the monotony of every day life. By incorporating a bit of whimsy and playfulness into ordinary objects, businesses can create goods that stand out and seem appealing for reasons beyond their intuitive functional advantages. Consumers love products that make the little things they do every day into an adventure.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Whimsical Homeware
- Designing homeware with playful elements can create standout products and break consumers out of the monotony of everyday life.
- Ritual-inspired Design
- Studying existing rituals can lead to unique and innovative designs for everyday products.
- Multi-functional Tableware
- By creating tableware with the ability to serve more than one purpose, designers can add value and convenience for consumers.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Home Decor
- Home decor brands can create playful and unique designs to attract consumers seeking to add fun elements to their home.
- Tableware
- Tableware brands can utilize ritual-inspired design to make everyday meals more special and enjoyable.
- Design Education
- Design schools and courses can teach students the importance of studying existing rituals and how to incorporate playful elements into their designs for standout products.
