# Raw Refined Tableware Crudo Collection by Atipico Italian Design Shows Beauty in Raw Materials By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-01-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crudo-collection References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/atipico-new-products/) & [atipiconline.it](http://www.atipiconline.it/it/) Atipico is an Italian design collaborative including artists Barbara Busatta, Dario Buzzini, Robin Bigio, Martin Maler and Olivero Zanon. Atipico's new [kitchen set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-collection1), titled the Crudo Collection, shows beauty in the use of [raw materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ria-coffee). 'Crudo' means raw in Italian. The materials used in the Crudo Collection are masterfully crafted by the artists. Atipico has set a standard for bringing together the best and brightest to create brilliant collaborative work. **Implications** - With this kind of [Italian designed tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monte-porcelain), you can rest assured that each of these amazing pieces are worthy of an investment or two. The Crudo collection by the Atipico collaborative would make for a great wedding gift! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South 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 - **Raw Materials in Design:** The Crudo Collection showcases the beauty and appeal of using raw materials in design, opening up opportunities for other designers to explore this aesthetic. - **Italian Design Collaboratives:** Atipico's collaboration model demonstrates the potential for Italian designers to come together and create innovative products, inspiring other design groups to follow suit. - **Masterful Craftsmanship:** The attention to detail and craftsmanship displayed in the Crudo Collection highlights the demand for high-quality, handcrafted products, presenting an opportunity for artisans and craftsmen to showcase their skills. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** The Crudo Collection paves the way for the kitchenware industry to experiment with raw materials and create unique, visually striking products for consumers. - **Home Decor:** The use of raw materials in the Crudo Collection opens up possibilities for the home decor industry to incorporate natural elements and create organic, rustic designs that appeal to a wide range of customers. - **Giftware:** The Crudo Collection sets a new standard for giftware, encouraging the industry to focus on elegant, well-crafted pieces made from raw materials that are perfect for special occasions and weddings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handmade Kitchen Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-buco-vita-x-commune-design.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces.md) - [Sustainable Kitchen Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legni-collection.md) - [Light-Manipulating Tableware Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iitala.md) - [Elegant Porcelain Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-tableware.md) - [Modern Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trasa-home.md) - [Elegant Tonal Table Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silos-collection.md) - [Stylish Essentialism Furniture Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cruso-otap-collection.md) - [Raw Material Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-material-object.md)