# Sweet Simplistic Servers Mr. Less & Mrs. More's Baptist R Tray is Lovely and Minimalist By Meghan Young | Published 2012-02-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baptist-r References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/battista-tray-by-mr-less-mrs-more/) & [misterless-missismore](http://www.misterless-missismore.com/) Sweet and simple, the Baptist R tray is a modern take on the traditional serving platter. It features clean lines, a simple silhouette and contemporary color choices for a stunning design that makes this piece a home necessity. The Baptist R serving platter is created by a new design company called Mr. Less & Mrs. More, which was founded by young designer Antonella Di Luca who hails from Italy. Made out of a [single piece of bent metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skola), the Baptist R serving platter boasts a continuous form that heightens its [minimalist aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-glassware). The Baptist R tray, which has a classic rectangular form, comes in two other shapes and sizes: Baptist Q (square) and Baptist L (long). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Serveware:** The rise of minimalism in product design presents an opportunity for serveware companies to create simple and stylish platters and trays. - **Single-piece Metal Design:** Designers can explore the potential of single-piece metal design to create sleek and durable serveware like Mr. Less & Mrs. More's Baptist R tray. - **Contemporary Color Choices:** Serveware companies can experiment with bold and unconventional colors to offer unique and modern alternatives to traditional serveware like the Baptist R tray. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Minimalist serveware designs offer an opportunity for home decor companies to add clean and simple pieces to their collections. - **Tableware Manufacturing:** The use of single-piece metal design in serveware present an opportunity for tableware manufacturers to create stylish and durable products. - **Interior Design:** The contemporary color choices in serveware like the Baptist R tray can inspire interior designers to incorporate bold color choices in their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Premium Elegant Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-tray.md) - [Refined Ritual Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gejst.md) - [Portable Tray Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taso-tray-table.md) - [Clay-Modeled Multi-Use Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramics-everday-objects.md) - [Intricate Wooden Serving Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-serving-board.md) - [Balanced Freestanding Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ratio-series.md) - [Multifunctional Serving Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convertible-serving-board-trio.md) - [Leaf-Inspired Colorful Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-tray.md) - [Modular Airline Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/system-tray.md)