# Contemporary Ceramic Figures Robert Bronwasser's 'Ceramic People' for Smool Design Studio By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-04-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-people References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/archives/015556.php) & [smool.nl](http://www.smool.nl/) Royal Goedewaagen's Ceramic People by Robert Bronwasser are modern figurines meant to recall a more human element. Bronwasser created the Ceramic People under Smool Design Studio for Royal Goedewaagen in an attempt to bring [contemporary design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kontur) to [traditional Dutch ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-and-wedgwood). Some of the Ceramic People are simple and undecorated while others, including Holly, are [intricately painted](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gunia-projects-holiday-collection) to give a sense of personality. **Implications** - Consumers who appreciate kitschy ideas are drawn to this type of product. They want an item that stands out in their minds while being one of a kind. Kitschy items sell based off of this factor. With a modernization of the item, a consumer will most likely move to purchase as it is current as well as unique. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modern Ceramic Figurines:** Opportunity to modernize traditional products by infusing contemporary design elements. - **Kitschy Design:** Potential for sales increase by creating unique and standout products. - **Intricately Painted Figures:** Opportunity to add personality and further unique qualities to ceramic products. ### Where This Applies - **Ceramics Industry:** Potential for modernization and increased sales through incorporating contemporary design elements. - **Gift and Souvenir Industry:** Opportunity for sales increase by offering unique and standout products. - **Home Decor Industry:** Opportunity to offer consumers unique and attractive home decor items with personality and character. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Large-Scale Ceramic Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-floris-rubben.md) - [Playful Ceramic Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beginner-ceramics.md) - [Ceramic Modern Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hillsborough-residence.md) - [Clay-Modeled Multi-Use Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramics-everday-objects.md) - [Whimsical Character Ceramics Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danza-collection.md) - [Handmade Modern Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gunia-project.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Home Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-home-collection.md) - [3D-Printed Ceramic Home Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-house.md) - [French Form Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doux-collection.md)