# Graffiti-Inspired Flower Holders Michael Nitschke's Esher Vase Has an Urban Edge By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esher-vase References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/esher-vase-by-michael-nitschke/) & [nitschkedesign](http://www.nitschkedesign.com/) There is definitely an urban edge to the Esher Vase that makes you think of graffiti art before learning that it was actually inspired by the designer's favorite Berlin graffiti artist of the same name. Simple yet dynamic, the bold lines really make it look as though it has just been spray painted on a wall. Considering that it does have a two-dimensional feel to it, if there were no flowers placed in the Esher Vase, you may actually believe for awhile that it is drawn on a wall. Designed by Michael Nitschke, the Esher Vase also evokes a sense of airiness, thanks to the cutout concept that leaves a gaping hole in its center. Made out of anodized aluminum, the Esher Vase is available in black, silver, blue and green. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Graffiti-inspired Home Decor:** Opportunity to disrupt the home decor industry by incorporating urban art aesthetics into products. - **Two-dimensional Design Elements:** Potential for innovation by integrating flat and graphic design elements into various industries. - **Cutout Concept in Product Design:** Disruptive potential in creating products with cutout features to add uniqueness and visual interest. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Incorporating graffiti art influences into home decor products to attract urban-inspired consumers. - **Graphic Design:** Utilizing two-dimensional design elements in various graphic design projects, such as branding and marketing materials. - **Product Design:** Exploring the use of cutout concepts in different product categories to create visually appealing and functional designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Illusory Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaso-gota-vase.md) - [Personalized Floral Grid Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-vase.md) - [Connection-Inspired X-Shaped Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaax.md) - [Geometry-Inspired Vase Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangle-vase-collection.md) - [Colorful Geometric Ceramic Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barva-vases.md) - [Sculpturally Provocative Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-sculptural-vase.md) - [Floating Stem Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-effect-vase.md) - [Sculptural Hand-Blown Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handblown-vase.md) - [Gradient Tonal Optical Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stretch-color.md)