# Accident-Prone Artistic Design Take a Crack at CMYK Tableware by Matthias Lange By Ayman | Published 2009-02-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmyk-tableware-matthias-lange References: [arabaquarius.blogspot](http://arabaquarius.blogspot.com/2009/02/creative-designs-by-matthias-lange.html) & [kisd.de](http://kisd.de/~matti/pics/diplom_ht/work.htm) Designer Matthias Lange likes to come up with designs that creatively integrate misfortunes and daily usage wears & tears into the design itself. According to Matthias, the CMKY tableware “converts failures and adversities that happen in everyday life into a poetic moment.” How does it do that? The [tableware pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces) come with a [colored ceramic filling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1) under the outside white glaze. So when the piece eventually [breaks or cracks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kintsugi-collection), the color appears, converting an unfortunate moment into a new design for the piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Integrated-misfortunes Design:** Exploring design concepts that creatively incorporate accidents and wear and tear into the product. - **Poetic-moments Transformation:** Utilizing colors and visual elements to transform unfortunate moments into aesthetically pleasing design features. - **Cracked-artistic Expression:** Embracing the concept of cracked or broken elements as an intentional form of artistic expression. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tableware Manufacturing:** Opportunity for manufacturers to explore unique designs that incorporate accidents and wear and tear. - **Ceramics Industry:** Potential to develop innovative ceramic materials and glazes that react visually to breakages or cracks. - **Product Design:** Designers can explore ways to integrate poetic moments and transform misfortunes into compelling design elements across various products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pottery-Inspired Artful Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kintsugi-art.md) - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md) - [Algorithmic Ceramic Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texture-ware.md) - [Vibrantly Designed Playful Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hem.md) - [Playful Accent Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-table.md) - [Light-Refracting Glass Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/look-mum-no-uv.md) - [Ultra-Colorful Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/never-stop-moving.md) - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Wabi-Sabi-Informed Green Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-glassware.md)