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# Wine Glass Holding Dishes
The 'James' Plate

By Noora Abu Eitah | Published 2008-10-05 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-keeps-your-hand-free-at-parties
References: [sternform.de](http://www.sternform.de/set_product.html)

Andrea Grossfuss, the founder of Olaf Kiessling German studio Sternform, has designed a [plate prototype](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-k) named â€œJamesâ€ that features a hole to hold [wine glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sommelier-pro-collection) from its handle.

Due to its broad and unglazed edge, the plate is easy to grip with one hand. This is the perfect dishware for [cocktail parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaken)!

**Implications** - Products like this make it easier for consumers to combine two things they already love; as a result, they are bound to be popular. Today's modern consumer is a social butterfly who revels in entertaining friends and family. By making it more convenient for them to do so, companies are sure to benefit from these customers' continued business.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.9/10
- Popularity: 30% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Wine Glass Holding Dishes:** Combining functionality and convenience, wine glass holding dishes offer a unique way for consumers to enjoy their favorite drinks while keeping their hands free.
- **One-handed Grip Plates:** One-handed grip plates provide a practical solution for individuals who want to enjoy their food while mingling and socializing at parties and events.
- **Convenient Dishware for Entertaining:** The rise of convenient dishware for entertaining reflects the growing trend of socializing and hosting events at home, presenting opportunities for innovative designs and solutions.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Tableware Manufacturing:** Tableware manufacturing companies can explore the production of wine glass holding dishes to meet the demand for functional and convenient dining solutions.
- **Hospitality and Events:** The hospitality and events industry can incorporate one-handed grip plates into their offerings, providing a unique and practical dining experience for guests.
- **Kitchenware Retail:** Kitchenware retailers can tap into the trend of convenient dishware for entertaining by offering a variety of one-handed grip plates to cater to the needs of social consumers.

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