Japanese design house Nendo has created a dishware set fit for owners of tiny apartments. These convenient plates and bowls are equipped with handles for simple storage that takes up less space.
Formally known as the 'Totte-Plates,' this dishware set is a line of bowls and plates designed with a small bracket-shaped handle. Specifically designed for tiny apartments, these handles allow users to hang their dishware on the wall which results in more space inside cabinets and on shelves.
In addition to providing a simpler storage solution, the handles on these plates and bowls also prevent consumers from burning their hands if the dishware is too hot to touch. This convenient innovation also makes carrying dishware much easier.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Space-saving Dishware Sets
- Opportunity for companies to design dishware that is aesthetically pleasing, convenient and compact for customers living in small spaces.
- Handle-integrated Tableware
- An opportunity to design dishware and cutlery that feature integrated handles or hooks for easy storage and accessibility in small spaces.
- Multipurpose Kitchenware
- Designing kitchenware that is multi-functional and stackable for consumers to save space in their kitchens and storage areas.
Where This Applies
- Interior Design
- Opportunities for interior designers to create storage solutions that are seamlessly integrated into small living spaces such as wall-mounted hooks or shelves.
- Kitchenware Manufacturing
- Opportunities for kitchenware manufacturing companies to create innovative space-saving kitchen products such as stackable cookware or collapsible dishware.
- Consumer Electronics
- Opportunities for companies to create smart kitchen appliances that automate cooking process and provide space-efficient storage solutions for small apartments.
