# City Map Kichenware Metrobowls are Based on Maps of Amsterdam and New York City By Rose Nazarali | Published 2010-01-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metrobowls References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/01/21/metrobowl-by-frederik-roije/) & [roije](http://www.roije.com/) Designer Frederik Roijé has created a collection of bowls that are designed after [city maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chess-nyc). Based on the maps of Manhattan and Amsterdam's canals, the Metrobowls are made from case aluminum and stand at a ratio of 1:10,000 to their city counterparts. The Metrobowls would definitely make for nice, modern [dinner centerpiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware) of even has a chic, counter top fruit bowl. Check them out in the gallery above! **Implications** - Any of these bowls would make for a splash at a dinner party, or could act as a statement piece in the kitchen of a style icon. If you are looking to stand out from a slew of boring friends with simple kitchen utensils then these Metrobowls are the way to go! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **City Map-inspired Kitchenware:** Opportunity to create a line of kitchenware products that are designed after city maps, providing a unique and stylish addition to home decor. - **Case Aluminum Material:** Opportunity to explore the use of case aluminum in various products, offering durability and a contemporary aesthetic. - **Ratio-based Design:** Opportunity to apply ratio-based design principles to create visually appealing and functional products inspired by various elements. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce city map-inspired kitchenware and other decor items to create a unique and trendy living space. - **Kitchenware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of kitchen utensils and accessories that incorporate map-inspired designs, catering to design-conscious consumers. - **Product Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply ratio-based design principles in product development across various industries, offering visually appealing and functional products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Colored Glass Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-top-glass.md) - [Display-Centric Dynamic Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit.md) - [Artful Cast-Metal Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curling-bowl.md) - [Imperfect Pasta Bowl Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-bowl.md) - [Mushroom-Based Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoworks-fruit-bowl.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Parisian Ceramic Potato Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caviar-kaspia.md) - [Designer Danish Housewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-vessels.md) - [NYC-Inspired Steel Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block.md)