Even the most imaginative of designers too often find their thoughts caught inside the box. They manage to find new and creative ways to rework existing objects, but seldom dream up entirely new items.
The Kalla Napkin Holder is one of such rare conceptions, fulfilling a task that has likely never before been performed. While its closest cousin may be the napkin ring, this elegant invention flaunts different features.
Made from Corian, the tabletop accessory was inspired by the delicate, yet dramatic, single petal of the white calla lily. By mimicking its graceful form with a sheet the size and shape of a serviette, Vuk Dragovic came up with a fluent triangular cover for cutlery and cloth. Stiff and easy to clean, the Kalla Napkin Holder can even function as an abstract salver for pre-meal garnishes.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Sculptural Serviette Casings
- Opportunity for designers to create unique and innovative napkin holders inspired by different shapes and materials.
- Creative Tabletop Accessories
- Potential for designers to think outside the box and come up with new and inventive tabletop accessories that have never been seen before.
- Functional Serviette Art
- Possibility for artists to transform napkin holders into functional pieces of art that can also serve as decorative elements on the dining table.
Sectors Adopting This
- Design
- Innovation opportunities for designers to explore new possibilities in creating unique and functional napkin holders.
- Tableware
- Disruptive innovation potential in the tableware industry by reimagining everyday objects like napkin holders and turning them into stylish and functional pieces.
- Art
- Opportunity for artists to combine art and functionality by creating napkin holders that double as decorative pieces for the dining table.
