# Urban Designer Dishware The LA Eatery Ilan Dei Plates Feature Iconic California City Landmarks By Jordy E | Published 2015-05-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilan-dei References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/limited-edition-neighborhood-plates-designed-la-eatery-lemonade/) & [lemonadela](http://www.lemonadela.com) The LA Eatery customized plates have been created with the help of designer Ilan Dei. The [dishware features historic scenes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshservice-fresh-drink-service) from classic LA-based landmarks in celebration of the restaurant's California locale. Each one of these [limited edition pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-and-gustaf-westman) takes notes from neighborhoods surrounding Sawtelle. Dei's photography is featured within the set, allowing viewers to take in his capture of the region's culture and lifestyle. Images of Griffith Park Observatory and the [Walt Disney Concert Hall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-heartland) are present in this line. The snapshots speak to the busy nature of life in L.A., as well as its vibrancy. The hustle and bustle of busy city streets is furthered by Dei's selection of yellow, blue and dark brown coloring, palettes that reflect actual urban scenes ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customized City-themed Dishware:** Restaurants and retailers can create customized dishware featuring iconic landmarks or scenes from their city to attract customers looking for unique and personalized dining experiences. - **Collaborative Designer Collections:** Collaborations between designers and restaurants can create unique and limited edition dishware collections that reflect the culture and style of the eatery's locale. - **Incorporating Fine Art Into Dining:** The use of photography or other fine art prints on dishware can enhance and add an artistic element to the dining experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food & Beverage:** Restaurants and eateries can use customized dishware to enhance their brand, create customer loyalty, and distinguish themselves in a competitive market. - **Retail:** Retailers can create and sell limited edition dishware collections featuring iconic landmarks or scenes from their city to attract tourists and residents looking for unique souvenirs. - **Art & Design:** Artists and designers can collaborate with restaurants and retailers to create unique and artistic dishware collections that reflect the culture and style of a particular city or region. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Painted Ceramic Plate Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destree-x-cabana.md) - [Luxurious Patterned Ceramic Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patterned-ceramic-plates.md) - [Handmade Dessert Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-k.md) - [Vibrant Colorful Retail Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-place-2.md) - [Artfully Designed Cali Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muse-restaurant.md) - [Colorful Enamelware Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-tigress.md) - [High-End Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-collection1.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dinnerware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellerware.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces.md)