# Matte Stoneware Pipes The Device Pipe by Ben Medansky is an Elegant Piece of Art By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-12-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-medansky References: [shop-tetra](http://www.shop-tetra.com/collections/pipes/products/device-pipe?variant=5682626755) The Device Pipe by Ben Medansky is an elegant smoking vessel available through design-focused cannabis platform Tetra. The matte stoneware smoking accessory is handmade in Los Angeles would make a classy addition to any elegant pipe collection and could easily be mistaken for art if set out as decor. The minimalist Device Pipe by Ben Medansky is an example of the new crop of [design-focused smoking vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brass-bubbler) available as stigma towards recreational cannabis use slowly begins to change. The elegant piece is certainly a step-up from the much cheaper and more easily available options. Ben Medansky is a Los Angeles-based ceramicist who studied at the [Chicago Institute of Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovo-x-mlb-2026) producing a number of impressive [stoneware smoking accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vesper-collection) and other ceramics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## 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 - **Design-focused Smoking Accessories:** The Device Pipe by Ben Medansky exemplifies the trend of design-focused smoking accessories that offer a higher level of elegance and aesthetic appeal. - **Changing Stigma Towards Cannabis:** As societal attitudes towards recreational cannabis use evolve, the market for sophisticated smoking vessels like the Device Pipe is expected to grow. - **Artistic Smoking Accessories:** The Device Pipe blurs the line between functional smoking accessories and decorative art, highlighting the trend of artistic designs in this industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cannabis Accessories:** The market for cannabis accessories, particularly those with a design-focused approach, is primed for growth as more individuals seek sophisticated smoking options. - **Ceramics and Stoneware:** The use of ceramics and stoneware for smoking accessories presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the materials used for creating elegant and durable products. - **Art and Decor:** The intersection of smoking accessories and art offers opportunities for collaborations and unique product lines that appeal to both smokers and art enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Purpose Vintage-Inspired Home Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-home-object.md) - [Sculptural Bong Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-bong.md) - [Whimsical Cloud-Shaped Pipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudshaped-pipe.md) - [One-Hitter Smoking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-vessel-helix.md) - [Topographically Accented Smokeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vessel-helix.md) - [Patented Smoke-Cooling Pipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weedgets-mazex-pipe.md) - [Smokable Art Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-by-edie-parker-1.md) - [Candle-Shaped One-Hitter Glass Pipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onehitter-glass-pipe.md) - [High-End Ashtray Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ash-blackwood-ashtray.md)