# Artfully Transformative Glassware These Fairy Tale Drinking Glasses Teach Kids about Physics By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-01-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairy-tale-drinking-glasses References: [spoon-tamago](http://www.spoon-tamago.com/2014/12/18/fun-fairy-tale-glassware-that-also-teaches-you-physics/) & [shop.spoon-tamago](http://shop.spoon-tamago.com/collections/new/products/fairy-tale-drinking-glasses) These Fairy Tale Drinking Glasses are designed to teach children about physics. The transformative drinking accessories are accented with children's book imagery from stories that include 'Snow White' and 'Little Red Riding Hood'. The [decorative glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podio-cup) will appear to art and design lovers and are also educational in addition to being aesthetically striking. Retailing for $33, these glasses transform when liquid is added to them. When filled with water, each glassware's image changes in size and is magnified, a result of light passing from the water to the air. These clever and educational dishware accessories are designed by Yoshie Watanabe and manufactured for D-Bros. The fun accessories will intrigue kids and make any mealtime ritual more fun. Moreover, the Fairy Tale Drinking Glasses are a great gift item. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Physics Learning Glasses:** Glassware designed as educational tools to teach physics concepts. - **Transformative Dishware:** Dishware that changes appearance when filled with liquid to create an interactive experience. - **Educational Gift Items:** Products that serve the purpose of both entertainment and education for children. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Educational Toys:** Opportunity for manufacturers of toys and games to create interactive and educational products for children. - **Kitchenware:** Opportunity for manufacturers of kitchen and dining ware to create unique and interactive products for customers. - **Branded Merchandise:** Opportunity for companies to create branded merchandise that is both artistic and educational. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Tree-Inspired Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-tree-mugs.md) - [Magnetic Drinkware Accents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drink-gems.md) - [Anatomy-Inspired Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-glasses.md) - [Wabi-Sabi-Informed Green Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-glassware.md) - [Nesting Gem-Like Drinking Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upsidedownside-glasses.md) - [Stackable Chalice Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cali.md) - [Whiskey-Inspired Cocktail Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awaz-glasses.md) - [Minimalist Glassware Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-glassware.md) - [Unbreakable Wine Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbreakable-wine-glass.md)