# Post-Modern Tea Sets Joao Abreu Valente Creates Contemporary China for the Modern Minimalist By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2012-12-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joao-abreu-valente References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/archives/028129.php) João Abreu Valente recreates [classic tea sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reedesigned-teapot) by removing the most basic elements and creating each item in the set from one mold in the Teapot'Set The scaled-down set is meant to be a much more [minimalistic approach to kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-glassware) and Valente describes that, "In the future objects should become a clear representation of their own process, for the consumer to have a better understanding of the way objects (world) are being produced." The artist completes this endeavor by using a single mold from which he has created the entire set that can be [stacked into one package](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torre-vases) that takes very little space. The post-modern approach to kitchenware is both simplistic and sophisticated with the level of detail being little to none, which gives off an air of minimalism. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Tableware:** There is an opportunity for companies to create more simplified and efficient tableware designs that cater to the modern minimalist aesthetic. - **Process Transparency:** Consumers are increasingly interested in knowing how products are made, which presents an opportunity for businesses to focus on transparent production processes. - **Single Mold Creation:** Using a single mold to create an entire set of products can streamline production and reduce waste, presenting an opportunity for companies to adopt this approach for their own products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** Companies in the kitchenware industry can adopt minimalist designs and transparent production processes to appeal to modern consumers. - **Product Design:** Product design firms can explore the use of single mold creation as a way to create efficient and sustainable products. - **Home Decor:** The minimalist aesthetic showcased in Valente's tea sets can inspire home decor companies to create products that focus on simplicity and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Communicative Tea Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gptea-set.md) - [Fashion House Teapot Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loewe-teapots.md) - [Modular Porcelain Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corcelain.md) - [Playful Teapot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teapot-design1.md) - [Elegant Porcelain Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-tableware.md) - [Stackable Compact Sake Set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/non-sake-set.md) - [Minimalist Capsule Tea Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dado-tea-machine.md) - [Portable Ceramic Tea Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hukou.md) - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md)