# Handy Graspable Dishes The Holdaplate Makes it Possible to Clutch Food and Drink in One Hand By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-04-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holdaplate-by-john-zox References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/04/15/best-of-a-design-awards-competition-2013/) & [adesignaward](http://www.adesignaward.com/design-interview.php?ID=28496) While at a cocktail party, you might find yourself juggling your beverage and your [hors d'oeuvres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auntie-annes-2) each time that you can greet other people politely. The Holdaplate by John Zox is a welcome culinary concept that's been designed specifically for this scenario. Providing sufficient flat surface on which to place a number of different munchies, the salver has a rounded edge with a rim to keep items from rolling off. What you will have remarked straight away is that the [cocktail plate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexclad-cocktail-shaker) is asymmetrical, and it's this one groovy edge that makes it so handy. You can hang onto the Holdaplate securely between just two fingers. This leaves your thumb available to wrap around any sort of [wineglass or cup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-splitglass), while the curved side of the crockery assists your grip. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Graspable Dishes:** The trend of developing dishes that are easily held with one hand, offering convenience for social events and gatherings. - **Culinary Concepts:** The trend of designing innovative products and solutions for the culinary industry, such as the Holdaplate, to enhance dining experiences. - **Asymmetrical Design:** The trend of incorporating asymmetrical design elements into everyday products, allowing for improved functionality and usability. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** The industry that can benefit from graspable dishes as it enhances the dining experience for guests at events and parties. - **Food and Beverage:** The industry that can embrace culinary concepts like Holdaplate to provide innovative solutions for serving food and drinks at various occasions. - **Product Design:** The industry that can explore and incorporate the trend of asymmetrical design in their products, creating unique and functional solutions for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handle-Free Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinch-hold.md) - [Utensil Holding Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1handmug.md) - [Stackable Rotating Snack Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tapas-snack-sphere.md) - [Interactive Mealtime Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platoo-interactive-sensory-meal-plate.md) - [All-in-One Eco Party Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knork-eco-party-plate.md) - [Elegant Snack Platter Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hors-doeuvres-set.md) - [Mess-Avoiding Dipping Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dipidup.md) - [Creative Dipping Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-sea.md) - [Reusable Folding Storage Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calzone-tableware.md)