If you've ever tried balancing your cutlery on your plate at some function or party, you'll appreciate this tableware set. It's got recesses in the plates to hold either a fork, spoon or even chopsticks so your utensils stay put better while you are busy talking.
The chopsticks plate is understandable; the American-born designer, Ross McBride, lives in Tokyo with his Japanese wife.
The fourth plate is an ashtray which holds the matchbox. He calls his design "Grooveware".
Grooved Tableware
So You Don't Lose Your Cutlery
Trend Themes
1. Functional Tableware - Design tableware that has multiple functions to make dining experiences more convenient and enjoyable.
2. Customizable Utensils - Create tableware with customizable features to accommodate different cultural settings.
3. Eco-friendly Tableware - Invent tableware made of sustainable materials that promote environmental protection and reduce waste.
Industry Implications
1. Home Goods - Develop and sell tableware sets for home use that cater to specific dining needs.
2. Restaurants - Incorporate the use of functional and customizable tableware in the dining experience to improve customer satisfaction.
3. Event Planning - Integrate eco-friendly and novel tableware designs in event planning services to add value and differentiate from competitors.