# Manipulated Drinking Mugs The Ballare Cup Collection Brings Dynamic Grace to the Table By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-10-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ballare-cup-collection References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/10/12/dancing-cups/) & [yudo](http://yudo.tv/index.php?cat=4&id=204) The creation of the Ballare cup collection is one designer's attempt to bring a little drama to the dinner table. Few items in the home express the intrigue associated with an animated quality, which is why Yury Dovganyuk strove to capture motion in this graceful selection of [teacups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundsip). The very name of the drinking vessel translates to the Italian word for "dance." But even without knowing its name, it is impossible to ignore the elegant dynamism of the [twisting form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-vases), executed with meticulous care to produce the sinewy sculptural effect of a twirling ballerina. To complete the Ballare cup collection is the [undulating saucer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juno-collection) which seems to dress the magnificent mug with a billowing tutu in the illusion of a spin. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Animated Tableware:** The creation of the Ballare cup collection showcases the trend of incorporating animated qualities into dining products. - **Dynamic Home Decor:** The twisting form of the cups and the undulating saucer align with the trend of introducing dynamic and graceful elements into home decor. - **Sculptural Dining Experience:** The sinewy sculptural effect of the Ballare cup collection caters to the trend of elevating the dining experience through visually captivating tableware. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tableware Manufacturing:** Tableware manufacturers can tap into the growing demand for animated and visually striking dining products by designing and producing similar collections. - **Home Decor Retail:** Home decor retailers can explore the market for dynamic and sculptural accent pieces, like the Ballare cup collection, to offer customers unique and visually captivating decor options. - **Artisan Ceramic Design:** Artisan ceramic designers can leverage the interest in sculptural tableware by creating handcrafted collections that combine artistic craftsmanship with functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curvaceously Ergonomic Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-tumbler.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md) - [Bell-Shaped Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-mug.md) - [Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmm-design.md) - [Modular Porcelain Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corcelain.md) - [Minimalist Glassware Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-glassware.md) - [Effortless Tea Brewing Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuptone-teacup.md) - [Uniquely Shaped Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-doublewall-latte-mugs.md) - [Artful Dynamic Kinetic Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-vases.md)