# Culturally Sensitive Dishware The LUNE Dinnerware by Christine Lieu is Made for Asian Cuisine By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lune-dinnerware References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/02/26/for-the-aging-chinese-in-a-western-styled-care-facility/) & [christinelieu](http://christinelieu.com/) Although I've decided long ago that simple dishes were the way to go, for me at least, the LUNE Dinnerware set put this stand to the test. Not only am I a fan of [Asian cuisine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/non-sake-set), I am a huge fan of [simple, quaint designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gathered-collection) that add character to an object. I am also easily bored of such gimmicky designs, yet the LUNE Dinnerware doesn't seem like something I could get sick of. Designed by Christine Lieu, the LUNE Dinnerware actually has a goal behind it other than its aesthetic appeal. It is specifically made for elderly Asians in Western-styled old age homes to give them a sense of familiarity and hopefully comfort. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Culturally Sensitive Dishware:** Opportunity to create dishware that caters to the needs and preferences of specific cultural groups. - **Quaint Designs:** Opportunity to design products with simple, charming aesthetics that add character. - **Personalized Products for Aging Populations:** Opportunity to create products that offer familiarity and comfort to elderly individuals in specific settings. ### Where This Applies - **Tableware Manufacturing:** Opportunity for tableware manufacturers to create culturally sensitive dishware. - **Product Design:** Opportunity for designers to create products with quaint and charming aesthetics. - **Senior Care Facilities:** Opportunity for senior care facilities to provide personalized products that enhance comfort and familiarity for their residents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-End Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-collection1.md) - [Chinese Restaurant-Inspired Tablewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshservice-fresh-drink-service.md) - [Porcelain Dinnerware Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monte-porcelain.md) - [Revived Mid-Century Serveware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware.md) - [Table Manners-Teaching Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-tableware.md) - [Playful Tableware Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-dining-experience.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces.md) - [Zero Gravity-Dining Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-microgravity.md) - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md)