# Volcano-Inspired Dipping Bowls This Snacking Bowl Features a Crater-Shaped Dipping Sauce Section By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-05-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dipping-bowl References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/ceramic-volcano-dip-bowl/) & [suck.uk](https://www.suck.uk.com/products/volcano-dip-bowl/) British-based company Suck UK is known for its intelligently designed gifts and accessories, with one of its most innovative yet simple creations being a dipping bowl that takes its inspiration from the fiery volcano. The Suck UK Ceramic Volcano Dip Bowl is essentially a ceramic plate that features a [volcano-shaped bowl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luneup) right in the center, in which you can pour your dip for easy snacking. For example, you could fill the perimeter of the plate with nachos and then pour your [favorite dip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specially-selected-loaded-dips) into the center crater. An added bonus to this design is that any [salsa spillage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotleflavored-dip) along the side of the 'volcano' section only adds to its volcanic appearance, making this an excellent example of kitchen design that aims to catch the eye while enhancing functionality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Intelligently Designed Snacking Bowls:** Innovative snacking bowls that combine aesthetic appeal with functionality are gaining popularity. - **Inspired-by-nature Kitchenware:** Kitchenware that takes inspiration from natural wonders like volcanoes or flowers is becoming a trend in home design. - **Centerpiece Dipping Bowls:** Dipping bowls that are designed to be the centerpiece of a table setting are becoming increasingly popular for parties and events. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchenware:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the kitchenware industry lie in designing aesthetically appealing products that combine functionality and creativity. - **Home Decor:** The trend of nature-inspired home decor can be leveraged for disruptive innovation in the industry with products that combine aesthetics, functionality, and an eco-friendly ethos. - **Party Supplies:** New, eye-catching, centerpiece-like dipping bowls can offer disruptive innovation in the party supply industry and gain attention at social events when shared on social media. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mess-Avoiding Dipping Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dipidup.md) - [Stackable Rotating Snack Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tapas-snack-sphere.md) - [Cheesy Volcano-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-volcano-pizza.md) - [DIY Miniature Science Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-volcano-in-a-box.md) - [Imperfect Pasta Bowl Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-bowl.md) - [Chip-Paired Guacamole Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guacamole-chip-dip-snack-pot.md) - [One-Handed Snacking Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auntie-annes-2.md) - [Dinosaur-Inspired Cat Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-bowl.md) - [Display-Centric Dynamic Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit.md)