Designer Frederik Roijé has created a collection of bowls that are designed after city maps. Based on the maps of Manhattan and Amsterdam's canals, the Metrobowls are made from case aluminum and stand at a ratio of 1:10,000 to their city counterparts.
The Metrobowls would definitely make for nice, modern dinner centerpiece of even has a chic, counter top fruit bowl. Check them out in the gallery above!
Implications - Any of these bowls would make for a splash at a dinner party, or could act as a statement piece in the kitchen of a style icon. If you are looking to stand out from a slew of boring friends with simple kitchen utensils then these Metrobowls are the way to go!
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- City Map-inspired Kitchenware
- Opportunity to create a line of kitchenware products that are designed after city maps, providing a unique and stylish addition to home decor.
- Case Aluminum Material
- Opportunity to explore the use of case aluminum in various products, offering durability and a contemporary aesthetic.
- Ratio-based Design
- Opportunity to apply ratio-based design principles to create visually appealing and functional products inspired by various elements.
Where This Applies
- Home Decor
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce city map-inspired kitchenware and other decor items to create a unique and trendy living space.
- Kitchenware
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of kitchen utensils and accessories that incorporate map-inspired designs, catering to design-conscious consumers.
- Product Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply ratio-based design principles in product development across various industries, offering visually appealing and functional products.
