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# Porcelain Fast Food Plates
Alejo Malia Renders Concept Dishware for Popular Quick Meal Shops

By Jason Soy | Published 2012-05-27 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alejo-malia
References: [ufunk.net](http://www.ufunk.net/en/food/good-dishes-bad-food/) & [alejomalia.blogspot.es](http://alejomalia.blogspot.com.es/2012/05/good-dishes-bad-food.html)

It may be impossible for fast food to ever be classified as fine cuisine, but Alejo Malia feels the least people can do is present it on fancy dishware like these concepts he cooked up. KFC, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Subway, Starbucks and Burger King are among the ornate plates Malia created for this series entitled ‘Good Dishes, Bad Food.’ Each plate is designed to reflect the corporate logo and design motifs of the respective fast food chains, and the results are so well done that they could be used to serve food from real restaurants.

Alejo Malia, for those who don’t know, is a designer, illustrator and overall creative who’s already making waves on the Internet thanks to his ‘Google’s World’ series, in which he draws images taken directly from Google Maps Street View.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.5/10
- Popularity: 30% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Conceptual Food Serving Plates:** Designers could create more conceptual dishware for restaurant chains to make meals served more unique and attractive to consumers.
- **Design-branded Restaurant Offerings:** Restaurant chains could create a line of branded dishware with unique design motifs to add value and differentiate their offerings from competitors.
- **Fine Cuisine for Fast Food Chains:** Fast food chains could upgrade their menus and presentation to attract a broader range of customers, including those seeking a more upscale dining experience.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Restaurant Chains:** Fast food and other casual dining restaurant chains could use conceptual dishware and unique design motifs to create a more interesting and attractive dining experience for consumers.
- **Design and Manufacturing:** Design and manufacturing firms could create unique and creative dishware concepts for restaurant chains seeking to differentiate themselves and stand out in the crowded restaurant market.
- **Food Packaging:** Food packaging companies could partner with restaurant chains to create innovative and attractive packaging for meals served on conceptual dishware to make the overall dining experience more enjoyable and memorable for customers.

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