# Intuitive Terracotta Vessels The Benjamin Hubert Pots Collection Performs Niche Tasks By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-01-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benjamin-hubert-pots References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2013/01/18/pots-by-benjamin-hubert-and-menu) & [benjaminhubert](http://www.benjaminhubert.co.uk/works) Designed for visual appeal with practical function in mind, the Benjamin Hubert Pots collection features unusual designs for storing every-day items. A collaborative effort with the home decor experts at Menu, the series of containers incorporates the [earthiness of terracotta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-collection) with the practicality of rubber. This mixture of traditional and industrial makes the pieces perfect for [home decoration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilan-collection) that you can actually use. The shapes include extended spouts, rounded edges and curved bottoms that all serve a niche purpose such as [controlled pouring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-pour-bottles) and easy twisting and sharing. The rubber stoppers form an air-tight seal, keeping grains and other dry food items away from moisture and mold. The intuitive design and striking lines of the Benjamin Hubert Pots collection provide extraordinary pieces that are both functional and beautiful to look at. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 22% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Intuitive Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new products that prioritize usability and functionality while incorporating visually appealing design. - **Multifunctional Containers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop containers that serve multiple purposes, catering to the growing demand for versatile and space-saving home decor solutions. - **Mix of Traditional and Industrial Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional materials, like terracotta, with industrial materials to create unique and practical products with a modern aesthetic. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize innovative materials and design principles to create functional and visually appealing home decor products. - **Kitchenware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create kitchen containers that have specialized features for controlled pouring, easy twisting, and efficient storage. - **Food Storage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative food storage solutions that maintain freshness, prevent moisture and mold, and offer visually appealing designs for the kitchen and pantry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculpted Utilitarian Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pot-variations.md) - [Handmade Kitchen Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-buco-vita-x-commune-design.md) - [Mud-Made Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-volumes-collection-02-terracotta.md) - [Clay-Modeled Multi-Use Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramics-everday-objects.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md) - [Utilitarian Design Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dpartment.md) - [Experimental Pottery Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project.md) - [Designer Danish Housewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-vessels.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces.md)