# Chic Food-Inspired Mugs The Fruit and Vegetable Peels Cups by ViiChen Design are Practical By Meghan Young | Published 2014-04-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-and-vegetable-peels-cups References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2014/04/17/wonderful-cups-by-viichen-design/) & [viichendesign](http://www.viichendesign.com/) The Fruit and Vegetable Peels Cups may look as though they were inspired by food for looks alone, but their organic appearance is for a purely practical reason. The collection was inspired by eating sweet potato. The designer writes, "It is observed that people would use the peels of the sweet potato or fruits as 'utensils' as eating them." In this way, the [texture of the cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podio-cup) provide a tactile protection from liquid that is too hot. Designed by ViiChen Design, the Fruit and Vegetable Peels Cups are made up of six different looks. Made out of [porcelain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project), clean white surfaces are maintained in order to ensure that the pieces are as elegant as their are functional. The sensory experience may even bring up pleasant memories. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Food-inspired Mugs:** Opportunity for creating innovative mugs inspired by fruits and vegetables, offering a unique and practical design. - **Organic Aesthetic:** Opportunity to incorporate organic textures and appearances into various products to add a natural and practical element. - **Tactile Protection:** Opportunity to develop products with textures that provide tactile protection from hot liquids, enhancing user experience and safety. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tableware:** Opportunity for tableware manufacturers to offer food-inspired mugs that combine functionality with an elegant design. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to incorporate organic aesthetics and textures into their product offerings, creating a natural and unique appeal. - **Kitchenware:** Opportunity for kitchenware manufacturers to develop products with tactile protection features, ensuring safety and a pleasant user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fruit-Inspired Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-grounds.md) - [Modular Porcelain Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corcelain.md) - [Nature-Inspired Design Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-2.md) - [Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmm-design.md) - [Chinese Restaurant-Inspired Tablewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshservice-fresh-drink-service.md) - [Algorithmic Ceramic Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texture-ware.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md) - [Single-Piece Silicone Measuring Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boi-measuring-cup.md) - [Imperfect Pasta Bowl Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-bowl.md)