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Potato Chip Mug Mats

The Crinkle Cut Chip Drink Coasters Look Good Enough to Eat

— May 5, 2013 — Lifestyle
If you're a snack food aficionado and are looking for a clever and quirky way to showcase it at home, then the Crinkle Cut Chip Drink Coasters will humorously fool your guests into believing that you've left a pile of potato chips on the table.

These creatively designed coasters are in the shape of classic crinkle-shaped chips, designed with the iconic yellow coloring and realistic size. Not only do these chips amazingly resemble the scrumptious snack food, but the coasters also come packaged in a cylinder-shaped can, similar to that of a Pringles container. Why not get a little eccentric with your kitchenware items and use these potato chip coasters to add some flair to your table?

The Crinkle Cut Chip Drink Coasters allow individuals to have some fun while simultaneously keeping their tables clean and clear from spills.
Trend Themes
1. Food-inspired Home Decor - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create more food-inspired home decor items that combine functionality with fun and whimsy.
2. Novelty Coasters - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design unique and eye-catching coasters that mimic popular snacks and beverages for a playful twist on traditional home accessories.
3. Eccentric Kitchenware - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unconventional kitchenware items that add a touch of eccentricity and personality to everyday meals and gatherings.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new design possibilities in the home decor industry by incorporating food-inspired elements into functional items.
2. Hospitality - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create novelty coasters for restaurants, cafes, and bars that delight customers and enhance their dining experience with a playful touch.
3. Kitchenware - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unconventional kitchenware designs that cater to individuals seeking unique and visually appealing products for their culinary spaces.
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