In my opinion, the Pure Pizza Plate is long overdue. This awesome invention is a picky plate shaped like a triangle for the utmost in pizza-holding convenience. Yes, the plate is shaped exactly like a single slice of pizza.
Pizza lovers everywhere, rejoice! This savory triangular treat is finally getting the attention and special treatment it deserves. Check out the Pure Pizza Plate in the gallery.
Implications - North American consumers enjoy familiarity, but also welcome innovations to an existing product line that reinvigorates their interest and relationship to that item. Though this particular triangular plate example may not be entirely practical, it does give consumers a refreshing take on something commonplace. Corporations looking for new products to sell can similarly take an existent product and give it a novel spin.
Food-Specific Dishware
The Pure Pizza Plate by ModCloth is Made for One Kind of Food
Trend Themes
1. Specialized Dishware - Opportunity for creating dishware specifically designed for certain types of food, enhancing the dining experience.
2. Novelty Items - Opportunity to develop unique and creative products that offer a fresh perspective on everyday objects.
3. Consumer-led Innovation - Opportunity for businesses to innovate existing products based on consumer preferences and interests.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchenware - Potential for developing specialized dishware for specific foods, catering to consumers who seek enhanced usability and aesthetics.
2. Home Decor - Opportunity to create novelty items like the Pure Pizza Plate that add a touch of whimsy and creativity to everyday objects.
3. Product Design - Opportunity for corporations to incorporate consumer-led innovation into their product lines, revitalizing existing offerings and attracting new customers.