# Ancient Tool-Referencing Tableware Gianmaria Della Ratta's Unqiue Mutatio Project is 3D-Printed By Amy Duong | Published 2018-08-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mutatio References: [gianmariadellaratta.it](http://www.gianmariadellaratta.it/) Gianmaria Della Ratta is an Italian-born designer, now based in the Netherlands -- her latest project is entitled 'Mutatio' where she revives ancient tools to become [kitchen tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware). She highlights a new world for ancient tools and references the evolution of the pieces. Della Ratta creates a line of different shapes to indicate the evolution of a stone itself, eventually turning the concept into [a tea set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corcelain), developed through [3D-printing processes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1). Each piece is modeled using a different stone to reference the digital evolution before it undergoes its 3D-printing. The designer finds new creative processes to explore as each stone can take on new forms and isn't constrained to hold one specific purpose. She explains that a tool is not meant to embody one utilitarian task as it can challenge existing utility concepts. Mutatio experiments new ways of going about both the physical and virtual world and it features a cup, teaspoon, sugar tongs, filter, milk jug, sugar bowl and tea pot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Reviving Ancient Tools:** Exploring ways to repurpose and reimagine ancient tools for modern applications through 3D-printing and creative design processes. - **Evolution of Kitchen Tableware:** Creating a line of tableware that signifies the evolution of tools, showcasing the potential for innovative designs in the kitchen. - **Digital Evolution in Tableware Design:** Combining digital modeling and 3D-printing to transform traditional tableware designs, opening up new possibilities for aesthetics and functionality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchenware Manufacturing:** Companies in this industry can explore partnerships with designers and adopt 3D-printing technologies to create unique and innovative tableware collections. - **3D Printing:** As 3D printing technology advances, there is an opportunity to develop specialized materials and printing techniques for the production of customized and artistic tableware. - **Design and Creative Industries:** Designers and creative professionals can be inspired by the concept of reviving ancient tools for modern applications, pushing the boundaries of traditional design processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Speculative Cutlery Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-spoon.md) - [Algorithmic Ceramic Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texture-ware.md) - [Fashionable Fusion Cutlery Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rething-cutlery.md) - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces.md) - [Virtual Craft Fusions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arnardo-collection.md) - [Handmade Kitchen Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-buco-vita-x-commune-design.md) - [Playful Tableware Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-dining-experience.md)