# Gooey Porcelain Dishes Marjan van Aubel's Foam China Frothily Steals the Tuttobene Show By Meghan Young | Published 2010-04-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marjan-van-aubel References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/milan10/milan_design_week_2010_preview_marjan_van_aubels_porcelain_foam_16347.asp) & [marjanvanaubel](http://www.marjanvanaubel.com) Marjan van Aubel's Foam China must be more art pieces than practical porcelain dishes. I mean, would you actually use them? First off, their gooey exteriors don't make for an appetizing meal. Secondly, they look rather delicate to use. Stealing the show at the Milan Design Week 2010, Marjan van Aubel did actually create these unique pieces out of porcelain, though they don't resemble any porcelain I've ever seen before. I think the cabinet is the most impressive piece from the collection, however. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 - **Art-inspired Porcelain:** Explores the intersection of art and functionality, pushing the boundaries of traditional porcelain designs. - **Unconventional Tableware:** Challenges the perception of traditional tableware, catering to individuals seeking unique dining experiences. - **Delicate Aesthetics:** Offers a visual appeal through delicate designs, appealing to consumers with a preference for elegant and artistic table settings. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Capitalizes on the growing demand for artistic and unconventional home decor products, offering unique porcelain dishes as statement pieces. - **Fine Dining:** Caters to upscale restaurants and high-end dining experiences, providing delicate and visually captivating tableware options. - **Art Galleries:** Creates a market for art-inspired porcelain dish collections, occupying a space between art and functional home decor items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Porcelain Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-tableware.md) - [Porcelain Dinnerware Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monte-porcelain.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces.md) - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md) - [Textural Porcelain Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamara-efrat.md) - [Artsy Surrealist Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gohar-world.md) - [Playful Tableware Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-dining-experience.md) - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md) - [Chaos-Insppired Ceramic Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-installation1.md)