# Obscurely Painted Plates Case Studyo Joined with Artist Jean Jullien for the 'Face Plates' Series By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-12-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-plates References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/12/case-studyo-plate-collection-jean-jullien) & [casestudyo](http://www.casestudyo.com/?hjbjf) Case Studyo, a brand that specializes in unique home products, recently expanded its offerings with a range of 'Face Plates.' The [tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killer-napkins) follows another collaboration Case Studyo did with James Jarvis, whose adorable cartoon creation was transformed into a [functional flower vase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1). For Face Plates, the brand utilized the talents of artist Jean Jullien, who covered the oddly shaped dishes in [pastel colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-creuset-la-collection-jardin) and then painted peculiar faces over top. The artist's signature is included on the back of the plates. Each of the dishes has a wholly unique expression, making them look like individual cartoon characters. This is enhanced by the varied sizes and shapes of the Face Plates as well, bringing a welcome sense of personality into any home that they occupy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 47% | 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artistic Tableware:** Artists collaborations in transforming unique dishware could gain attention and provide novelty items for consumers. - **Personalized Home Decor:** Creating home products with unique expressions can provide a sense of personality and add novelty to any living space. - **Functional Art:** Combining function with artistic design in home decor can create niche products with a unique selling point. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Expanding home decor with artistic collaborations for uniqueness and novelty could attract a broader audience and increase sales. - **Tableware:** Combining art and functionality through collaborations of renowned artists can produce innovative and creative dish designs. - **Giftware:** Artistic collaborations in functional gifts and dishware can inspire uniqueness and expression among consumers, providing a disruptive opportunity for gifting and novelty items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Painted Ceramic Plate Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destree-x-cabana.md) - [PB&J-Inspired Sandwich Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pbj-inspired-sandwich-plates.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces.md) - [Big-Headed Sculpture Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpture-pots.md) - [Vibrantly Designed Playful Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hem.md) - [Colorful Enamelware Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-tigress.md) - [Graphic Patterned Artful Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cut-paste.md) - [Artsy Surrealist Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gohar-world.md) - [Revived Mid-Century Serveware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware.md)