# Unconventional Concave Containers The Geodesic Bowl by Timothy James is Functional and Stunning By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-06-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geodesic-bowl References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/72304967/geo-bowl-15-inch?ref=fp_treasury_6) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/people/TimBSOB?ref=ls_profile) The Geodesic Bowl, created by industrial designer Timothy James, is a stunning piece that's functional but can also be treated as a [piece of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures). You can check out James' other products and the bowl itself via his [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) page if you are inclined to have it in your home. I particularly like the white bowl in the picture but if you'd like to add a little color, you can have once added. The Geodesic Bowl is a piece that really stands out, and as we can see from the photo, would look sensational against a brick background. The Geodesic Bowl echos a desire for cleaner objects with a minimal feel. This bowl would be great either for yourself or as a gift for someone else. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Homewares:** The Geodesic Bowl reflects a desire for cleaner objects with a minimal feel, providing opportunities for disruptive innovation in minimalist homeware design. - **Functional Art:** The Geodesic Bowl can be treated as both functional and artistic, indicating a trend toward the integration of functionality and aesthetics in design. - **Customizable Decor:** The Geodesic Bowl can be purchased in different colors, exemplifying a trend toward customizable decor and the potential for innovation in personalized homeware products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** The Geodesic Bowl is a beautiful and functional piece that demonstrates opportunities for innovation in the home decor industry. - **Industrial Design:** The Geodesic Bowl showcases the potential for innovation in industrial design, especially in the realm of minimalist and functional products. - **E-commerce:** The Geodesic Bowl can be purchased on Etsy, highlighting the potential for innovation in e-commerce and the digital marketplace for unique and artistic homeware products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Display-Centric Dynamic Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit.md) - [Imperfect Pasta Bowl Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-bowl.md) - [Retro-Inspired Wave Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-wave-bowl.md) - [Sculptor-Inspired Sleek Bowl Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shou-sugi-ban-collection.md) - [Mushroom-Based Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoworks-fruit-bowl.md) - [Hourglass-Shaped Kitchen Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grains-of-time.md) - [Harmonious Helical Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vortex-coffee-table.md) - [Visibly Undulating Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concave-stool.md) - [Cosmic Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-hole-vase.md)