# Relief Art Dishware Daniel Van Dijck's 'Eccentric Plates' Collection Marries Form with Function By Jana Pijak | Published 2017-06-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniel-van-dijck References: [trendvisions.lancia.it](http://trendvisions.lancia.it/it/article/daniel-van-dijck-ripensare-gli-oggetti-di-uso-comune) & [daniel-vandijck-e78n.squarespace](https://daniel-vandijck-e78n.squarespace.com/) Designer Daniel Van Dijck specializes in [handcrafted dishware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gathered-collection) and his 'Eccentric Plates' collection aims to transform dining experiences into a more artful affair. Drawing inspiration from relief art, each of Daniel Van Dijck's objects is textured, pierced, or layered -- creating a [sculptural effect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squared-collection) that is striking without making each piece less functional. Some of the Eccentric Plates collection's most notable dishes include white plates with pierced sides -- mimicking eroded stones and shells that have been submerged in water -- along with a seafoam green design that features a rippled, and wrinkle-like texture. Marrying form with function, these [dishware accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-collection1) make dining experiences more artful, and memorable. Each piece is carefully handcrafted by Dijck, meaning no two are exactly alike in appearance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Art-inspired Dishware:** There is an opportunity for designers to create dishware inspired by other forms of art, such as relief art, to elevate the dining experience. - **Handcrafted Dishware:** As consumers become more interested in unique and artisanal products, there is potential for handcrafted dishware, with their one-of-a-kind designs, to become more popular. - **Sculptural Tableware:** There is a trend towards using sculptural tableware that are beautiful to look at, while still being functional. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tableware Design:** Designers specializing in tableware have opportunities to create unique and innovative products that offer artful dining experiences. - **Artisanal Goods:** As more consumers turn towards artisanal goods, there is an opportunity for handcrafted dishware to rise in popularity as a luxury item in their kitchens. - **Home Décor and Furnishings:** With the blurring lines between function and art, there is potential for sculptural dishware to cross over as decorative items when not in use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revived Mid-Century Serveware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces.md) - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md) - [Handmade Dessert Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-k.md) - [Luxurious Patterned Ceramic Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patterned-ceramic-plates.md) - [Porcelain Dinnerware Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monte-porcelain.md) - [Hand-Painted Ceramic Plate Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destree-x-cabana.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Textural Porcelain Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamara-efrat.md)