# Versatile Paper Vessels Mold the Air Vase by Torafu Architects Into Whatever You Want By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-06-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-vase-by-torafu-architects References: [spoon-tamago](http://www.spoon-tamago.com/2010/05/26/air-vase-by-torafu-architects/) & [kaminokousakujo.jp](http://www.kaminokousakujo.jp/netshop/airvase.html) This versatile [paper vessel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti) is known as the Air Vase by Torafu Architects. It can be stretched and molded into a [plate, bowl or vase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-vase) with a delicate fishnet-like pattern. The Air Vase by Torafu Architects comes in four bright colours: pink, orange, yellow and blue. Its [porous design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1) allows for a weak concentration of colour and a transparency that will add beauty to any space. A set of three Air Vases costs $14. Click through the gallery to see more and on the video to see how one can stretch and sculpt and Air Vase into its various forms. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Versatile Paper Vessels:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in paper product design by creating versatile vessels that can be molded into different shapes. - **Porous Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in material design by creating porous structures that allow for weak concentration of color and transparency. - **Delicate Fishnet-like Pattern:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in pattern design by creating delicate fishnet-like patterns on versatile vessels. ### Where This Applies - **Paper Product Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the paper product manufacturing industry by developing new techniques to create versatile vessels. - **Material Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the material design industry by exploring new ways to create porous structures in products. - **Pattern Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the pattern design industry by experimenting with new patterns inspired by delicate fishnet-like designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Illusory Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaso-gota-vase.md) - [Stackable Clay Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torre-vases.md) - [Delicate Colorful Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicate-colorful-vase.md) - [Blooming Paper Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kazuhiro-yamanaka-tsubomi-lamp.md) - [Nordic-Inspired Glass Blown Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fab-vase.md) - [Nature-Inspired Colorful Glass Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anemona.md) - [Origami-Inspired Vase Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingko-smart-vase-light.md) - [Copper Tubular Minimal Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroyuki-yuasa.md) - [Unusual Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-brown-paper-bag-vase.md)