# Plate Table Tops Elad Kashi's Table Set Lets You Eat Straight Off Its Surface By Meghan Young | Published 2010-07-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elad-kashi References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/07/29/table-for-foodies/) & [eladkashi.daportfolio](http://eladkashi.daportfolio.com/) I have seen my fair share of eating options, but I have to say that this table set from Elad Kashi is a definite first. Eating straight off of the table top? Count me in! Elad Kashi, a recent graduate from [SHENKAR Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-seeds) college, crafted this table set out of [ceramic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces). Creating removable plates that make it easy and convenient to clean, the surface not only includes 'plates,' but [serving platters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware) as well. Check out Elad Kashi's design in use via the gallery above. It makes me want to purchase one as soon as possible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ceramic Tableware:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating tableware that is integrated directly into the table surface, eliminating the need for separate plates. - **Removable Plate Design:** Disruptive innovation can be pursued by designing table sets with removable plates that are easy to clean and replace, improving convenience. - **Multi-functional Surfaces:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in developing table surfaces that serve multiple functions, such as incorporating both plates and serving platters. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating ceramic tableware directly into their designs, enhancing functionality. - **Tableware Manufacturing:** Tableware manufacturers can pursue disruptive innovation by developing new production methods and materials that allow for removable plate designs. - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels and restaurants can capitalize on disruptive innovation opportunities by adopting ceramic table sets with multi-functional surfaces, offering unique dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reusable Folding Storage Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calzone-tableware.md) - [Table Manners-Teaching Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-tableware.md) - [Interactive Mealtime Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platoo-interactive-sensory-meal-plate.md) - [Zero Gravity-Dining Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-microgravity.md) - [Subtly Smart Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etto-table.md) - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md) - [Puzzling Removable Tray Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-puzzle-table.md) - [Playful Tableware Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-dining-experience.md) - [Interlocking Puzzle-Like Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connect-table.md)