Art director Sonia Rentsch has cleverly dressed up dinnerware, turning something boring and plain into something worth admiring. Working with photographer Scott Newett, Rentsch has successfully personified plates. From the frills and bows of a server at a fancy restaurant to a simple white shirt and tie, the plates' outfits are adorable.
Rentsch uses everyday utensils, fabrics and a variety of plates and cups to stimulate the different kinds of outfits a server may wear. The fancier the plate and cup is, the more the overall piece alludes to a server in a higher-end restaurant. In the artist's eyes, a cup stands in for a hat some servers may wear and a fork, knife or spoon seamlessly becomes a tie.
The use of pleasing color schemes and shapes works to help define the intended clothing pieces. This is no longer just dinnerware, it is dinnerware all dressed up!
Dressed-Up Dinnerware
Sonia Rentsch and Scott Newett Give Personality to Your Boring Plates
Trend Themes
1. Personified Dinnerware - Opportunity for designers to create dinnerware that reflects personality and individuality.
2. Artistic Tableware - Potential for artists to transform everyday tableware into visually appealing and unique pieces.
3. Interactive Dining Experience - Room for innovation in creating immersive dining experiences through creative tableware designs.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The home decor industry can explore new possibilities in creating decorative and personalized dinnerware.
2. Hospitality - Restaurants and hotels can enhance their dining experiences by incorporating creative and visually engaging tableware.
3. Art and Design - Artists and designers can find opportunities in reinventing traditional tableware into artistic and expressive forms.