# Self-Referential Fish Habitats This Quirky Glass Fish Bowl is Shaped Like Its Inhabitant By Jen Chae | Published 2013-08-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-fish-bowl References: [fancy](http://www.fancy.com/things/268519894612443755/Glass-Fish-Bowl) This glass fish bowl is quirky because it's shaped like its inhabitant. The glass is blown to mimic a large gold fish; the bowl even has fins and a tail on which the bowl stands. Most fish bowls have an opening at the top, but this [giant glass fish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmm-design) has an opening on an angle, where its mouth would be. In it is a [live orange fish swimming around](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reef-1). This type of fish home is both cute and peculiar. Self-referential packaging and design usually allows consumers to identify with the product instantly, but this fish-shaped fish bowl may throw some people off. When emptied, you'd probably guess it's merely a [decorative glass piece or a vase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-hole-vase). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Self-referential Decor:** Designing home decor that mimics the objects that it houses could be an opportunity for disruptive innovation. - **Non-traditional Packaging:** Creating packaging that deviates from the norm may be a way to stand out on the shelves and disrupt the market. - **Humorous Design:** Incorporating humor into product design can be a way to generate attention, and may be a disruptive innovation opportunity. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry could explore the potential of self-referential design to create new and unique products. - **Pet Supplies:** Pet supply companies may want to experiment with unusual designs in order to stand out in a crowded market. - **Glassware:** Glassware designers could explore the use of unconventional shapes in order to create distinctive pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fish Tank-Inspired Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nao-iwanari.md) - [Iridescent Garden Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handpainted-school-of-fish-glass-bird-bath.md) - [Dynamic Colored Glass Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-top-glass.md) - [Bird-Shaped Food Packagings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigbilled-bird-food-concept.md) - [Fish Lifestyle-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-gills.md) - [Modern Desk-Friendly Jellyfish Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-jellyfish.md) - [Color-In Fish Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summertime-art-box.md) - [Playful Packaging-Inspired Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-milk-vase.md) - [Ocean-Inspired Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-coralshaped-vase.md)