# Bird-Shaped Carafes This Glassware Collection Was Designed to Put a Smile on People's Faces By Ell Smith | Published 2017-08-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-shaped-carafes References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2017/07/29/tomas-kral-designs-parrot-insipred-glassware-for-nude/) & [tomaskral.ch](https://tomaskral.ch/) Thomas Kral designed a bird-shaped carafe for [Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-21-glassware) brand 'Nude' with the sole intention of putting a smile on the user's face. The [sculptural glass jug](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-glass-bottles) comes complete with a protruding copper spout that resembles a bird's beak, while the etchings on the side of the jug are reminiscent of feathers. The glassware collection is available in three color combinations: "uncoloured glass with purple stripes and a gold-toned beak, and dark blue glass with pink stripes and a silver beak." Each unique product helps elicit a sense of playful modern design in any room it is placed. The bird-shaped carafe is casual enough to use at a family barbecue, yet sophisticated enough to remain in a study or private library. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Playful Glassware:** Designing glassware that elicits a playful and unique sense of style can disrupt the traditional market. - **Sculptural Tableware:** Creating sculptural tableware that adds a touch of art to everyday objects is an innovation opportunity for designers. - **Animal-shaped Homeware:** Designing animal-shaped homeware that adds a unique and playful aspect to interior design can create a new market trend. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Innovative and playful designs can create disruption in the home decor industry. - **Kitchenware:** Sculptural and unique glassware can disrupt the traditional market of kitchenware products. - **Artisanal Glassware:** Creating unique designs in glassware allows for an opportunity to create a niche market in the artisanal glassware industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement Glass Curvaceous Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juno-collection.md) - [Bird-Shaped Food Packagings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigbilled-bird-food-concept.md) - [Colorful Elevated Glassware Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-glassware.md) - [Minimalist Glassware Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-glassware.md) - [Flower-Inspired Glassware Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-verre-bonbon.md) - [Contemporary Glassware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juno-and-mars.md) - [Captivating Tonal Drinking Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podio-cup.md) - [Wabi-Sabi-Informed Green Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-glassware.md) - [Sculptural Glass Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-glass-bottles.md)