# Imperfect Ceramic Homeware Zhekai Zhang's 'Fabric Formula' Collection is Minimalist, Crisp & Clean By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-06-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-homeware References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/06/22/fabric-ceramic-tea-set-zhekai-zhangs-design/) & [zhekaizhangdesign](https://www.zhekaizhangdesign.com/about) Zhekai Zhang — a graduate of the [Royal College of Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kontur) in London, England, undertakes a rather experimental approach for the development of a ceramic homeware collection, dubbed 'Fabric Formula.' Many industries, especially beauty and fashion businesses, are embracing the flaws that one is born with. Zhekai Zhang takes a similar approach but with ceramic homeware. The minimalist collection of [teapots, jugs and cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection) is partially collapsing due to the young designer's formation technique and strategy. The white-glazed pottery is made with an experimental mold, where half of it is made from fabric. This instills a "partially unmolded" appearance in the ceramic homeware collection. As Zhekai Zhang is rebelling against the practices and uniqueness-stifling aspects of mass production, the ceramic homeware presents an uncanny and attention-grabbing minimalist aesthetic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Embracing Flaws:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the acceptance of imperfections in various industries, like beauty and fashion, to create unique products. - **Experimental Mold Techniques:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative mold techniques in ceramics to create partially unmolded and visually intriguing homeware. - **Minimalist Aesthetic:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design minimalist homeware collections with collapsing elements to create striking and attention-grabbing products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beauty Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace imperfections in beauty products and marketing to challenge traditional beauty standards and connect with a broader range of consumers. - **Fashion Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate imperfections into fashion designs and manufacturing processes to create unique and personalized garments that stand out in the market. - **Ceramics Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with fabric-infused mold techniques in ceramics to create visually captivating and unconventional homeware collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md) - [Algorithmic Ceramic Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texture-ware.md) - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Home Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-home-collection.md) - [Modern Poertic Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virginia-sin.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Natural Landscape-Inspired Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-collection.md) - [Collaborative Textural Ceramic Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/editions-series.md) - [Experimental Pottery Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project.md)