# Abstract Geometric Dishes The Middletons Plate Set Features Fun Designs to Go with Your Meal By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-11-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/middletons-plate-set References: [poketo](http://poketo.com/shop/archives/612) & [novestudio](http://www.novestudio.com) If you’ve been looking for a better alternative to eating off those paper plates, the Middletons Plate Set will let you eat your meals stunningly in style. Designed by Marco Cibola, the [plate set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces) is a family of four with the individual names Doug, Janet, Claire and Perry. According to Poketo, Cibola believes that “[melamine plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-collection1) can have personalities too." The Middletons Plate Set features [abstract designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destree-x-cabana) that resemble clouds combined with fun geometric shapes. Washing the dishes may seem like a chore now, but the Middletons Plate Set will have you happy to take care of such stylish pieces. **Implications** - Consumers are looking for home products that will express their individuality. Companies attempting to grow their brand could produce more items with this unique persona in mind. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 37% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Home Personalization:** Opportunity for companies to create home products that allow consumers to express their individuality. - **Abstract Design:** Potential for companies to incorporate abstract designs into their product offerings, adding a touch of uniqueness. - **Geometric Shapes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to integrate fun geometric shapes into their products, making them more visually appealing. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for companies in the home decor industry to tap into the growing demand for personalized products. - **Kitchenware:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the kitchenware industry by incorporating abstract designs and geometric shapes into their product lines. - **Melamine Products:** Companies producing melamine products could leverage abstract designs and geometric shapes to create unique and stylish offerings in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Patterned Ceramic Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patterned-ceramic-plates.md) - [Chic Stackable Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-ecosystem.md) - [Handmade Dessert Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-k.md) - [Revived Mid-Century Serveware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware.md) - [Coordinated Children-Focused Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-bundle-for-children.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dinnerware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellerware.md) - [Colorful Enamelware Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-tigress.md) - [Vibrantly Designed Playful Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hem.md) - [Porcelain Dinnerware Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monte-porcelain.md)