Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 462,655 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,243 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,976 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,243 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,976 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,215 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 462,655 cutting edge ideas.

Versatile Marble Trays

This Elegant Marble Tray Acts as a Functional Decor Piece

— June 16, 2015 — Art & Design
Belgium-based design firm Objetto has created this minimalist marble tray that serves multiple functions. The tray is a beautiful piece of decor that provides a sophisticated touch to indoor living spaces. Its creamy marble-gray color allows it to blend into any space regardless of the theme.

The marble tray has the versatility to be a serving platter in the kitchen or during an elegant dinner party. It can also be a storage plate in the kitchen to hold oils and spices used in daily recipes. This tray can be used in living places or offices to provide an aesthetically pleasing piece of interesting decor. In addition, it can also pose as a bathroom accessory to hold jewelry or bath products like soaps.

The rectangular tray was designed by Hector Alvarado. He used a carving technique to produce the smooth and elegant final product. Alvarado slowly hand-sanded each edge and created a small circular indent at one end of the tray.
Trend Themes
1. Versatile Decor Pieces - Opportunity for creating multi-functional decor items that serve both aesthetic and functional purposes.
2. Sustainable Materials - Innovation in using sustainable materials like marble to create eco-friendly products with a luxurious touch.
3. Multi-purpose Home Accessories - Demand for home accessories that can serve different purposes in various spaces, providing convenience and versatility.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - Interior designers can explore the potential of creating versatile decor pieces that offer functionality and style.
2. Kitchenware - Kitchenware manufacturers can incorporate multi-functional trays like the marble tray to enhance the cooking and serving experience.
3. Bathroom Accessories - Bathroom accessory brands can create innovative storage solutions like the marble tray to organize and display jewelry and toiletries in an attractive manner.
1.9
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness