# Canine Cowboy Dinnerware The Meyer-Lavigne Plates Capture Lovable Animals Whimsically By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-11-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meyer-lavigne-plates References: [blog.urbanoutfitters](http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/meyer-lavigne_plates) & [meyerlavigne.bigcartel](http://www.meyerlavigne.bigcartel.com/category/platters) All those [animal lovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bow-print-pet-collection) out there will want to get their hands on these Meyer-Lavigne Plates. Both adorable and whimsical at the same time, the plates offer an exciting new way to enjoy your meals. Featuring animals like [horses and dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slow-feeders), the Meyer-Lavigne Plates paint a different picture of what is normally seen from these animals. My favorite plate design is definitely the one illustrating a dog as a cowboy; completely absurd, but undeniably adorable. Check out the Meyer-Lavigne Plates to spruce up that next [plate of spaghetti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pbj-inspired-sandwich-plates). **Implications** - Consumers in contemporary society are looking for more ways to express themselves than ever before. Everyday items that project a unique aspect of a shopper's personality appeal to those who want their purchases to reflect their interests. Companies could develop more of their products with an element of personalization in order to increase their profits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Animal-inspired Dinnerware:** Opportunity for companies to create unique and whimsical dinnerware designs featuring animals to cater to consumers who want their everyday items to reflect their interests. - **Personalized Products:** Opportunity for companies to incorporate personalization elements into their products, giving consumers a way to express their individuality. - **Expression Through Design:** Opportunity for companies to tap into the trend of consumers seeking products that allow them to express themselves, such as dinnerware with unconventional and playful designs. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Home decor industry can innovate by creating animal-inspired dinnerware designs that appeal to consumers looking for unique and whimsical products. - **Consumer Goods:** Consumer goods industry can explore the concept of personalization and create products that allow consumers to customize and express their individuality. - **Art and Design:** Art and design industry can embrace the trend of expression through design and create unconventional and playful products like animal-themed dinnerware. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Enamelware Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-tigress.md) - [High-End Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-collection1.md) - [Cat-Inclusive Dinnerware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fancy-feast-set-for-delight.md) - [Anthropomorphized Pet Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-bowl-table.md) - [Artful Pet Bowl-Matching Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helen-levi.md) - [Artisanal Dog Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-dog-bowls.md) - [Hand-Painted Ceramic Plate Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destree-x-cabana.md) - [Handmade Dessert Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-k.md) - [French Fashion House Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herms-tressages-questres-tableware-collection.md)