# Concentrically Ribbed Bowls Halo by Benjamin Hubert Ensures Slowly Ripening Fruit By Meghan Young | Published 2012-02-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-by-benjamin-hubert References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2012/02/16/halo-by-benjamin-hubert/) & [benjaminhubert](http://www.benjaminhubert.co.uk/) Halo by Benjamin Hubert may look like a simple [fruit bowl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-dream-bowls) at first, but upon closer inspection it becomes evident that a lot of attention and detail was put into its design. It boasts concentric ribs that give it the characteristically sunken design of a typical bowl. Like a stadium of miniature stairs, the surface of the bowl dips down one step at a time. Designed for the Scandinavian brand David Design, Halo by Benjamin Hubert is made out of [CNC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundlink-plus) cut solid oak. Aside from its stunning look, the geometrically ribbed effect serves a practical purpose as well. According to the designer, “[T]hese ribs allow for a minimum surface area contact with the fruit contents. This allows for optimum airflow beneath the fruit decreasing the presence of mould and increasing the shelf life of the produce.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 7% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Concentric Ribbed Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to utilize concentric ribbed design in various products to enhance functionality and aesthetic appeal. - **Optimum Airflow Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative solutions that optimize airflow in different industries such as food storage and transportation to increase product shelf life. - **CNC Woodworking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investigate the use of CNC cutting techniques to create intricately designed wooden products in industries such as furniture and home decor. ### Where This Applies - **Product Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of concentric ribbed design in various products to enhance functionality and aesthetics. - **Food Storage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new technologies or materials that facilitate optimum airflow for improved food preservation and extended shelf life. - **Woodworking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize CNC cutting techniques to create unique and intricate wooden designs in furniture, home decor, and other wood-based industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Colored Glass Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-top-glass.md) - [Artful Cast-Metal Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curling-bowl.md) - [Mushroom-Based Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoworks-fruit-bowl.md) - [Imperfect Pasta Bowl Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-bowl.md) - [Mushroom Leather Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-fruit-bowl-by-heron-preston.md) - [Retro-Inspired Wave Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-wave-bowl.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-grounds.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruitinspired-furniture-collection.md) - [Freshness-Preserving Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eternos-serving-bowl.md)