The plate has evolved as an extension of the palm, the ground or some form of eating surface, most significantly becoming a portable receptacle and secondarily keeping food consumption tidy. With this in mind, the Stamped Plate by Vasiliy Butenko recognizes that the modern dish, when kept set upon the table, need be little more than a scrap of waxed paper with subtly upturned edges.
This playful project comprises matte ceramic, sculpted into thin square sheets that actually mimic paper. A subtle curl of the corner of each bowl and plate signifies this. However, it is as if someone has impressed the pieces with a heavy-duty embosser, imprinting soft concave circles with round flat bases. The iconic-looking Stamped Plate by Vasiliy Butenko seems to be amusingly incomplete of its final manufacturing stage: the cutting of the container out of its cornered perimeter.
Quirky Imprinted Platters
Stamped Plate by Vasiliy Butenko Plays with a Shallow Third Dimension
Trend Themes
1. Embossed Ceramics - The trend of embossed ceramics is an opportunity for ceramics manufacturers to explore playful designs that mimic everyday objects.
2. Minimalist Tableware - The trend towards minimalist tableware presents an opportunity for designers to create functional and aesthetically pleasing dishware using simple geometric shapes.
3. Paper-inspired Dishware - The trend of paper-inspired dishware creates an opportunity for designers to explore the use of ceramic materials to mimic the look and feel of paper-based tableware.
Industry Implications
1. Ceramics Manufacturing - The embossed ceramics trend presents an opportunity for ceramics manufacturers to create unique and playful designs that appeal to consumers.
2. Tableware Design - The trend towards minimalist and paper-inspired dishware creates an opportunity for designers to create functional and aesthetically pleasing tableware using innovative techniques.
3. Home Goods Retail - The trend towards unique and playful tableware presents an opportunity for home goods retailers to offer consumers a wider range of design options that appeal to different tastes and preferences.