# Meaningful Home Decor The 'No Turning Back' Porcelain Apple Delivers a Message By Annie Ho | Published 2010-08-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-turning-back-porcelain-apple References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2010/08/julia-chiang-turning-porcelain-apples/) & [store.oh-wow](http://store.oh-wow.com/item.html/180571) The 'No Turning Back' Porcelain [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabine-marcelis-1) was made by [designer Julia Chiang](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-grounds), and there are only 50 of these apples rolling around. The 'No Turning Back' Porcelain Apple is symbolic of the "Big Apple" itself, New York City. These apples also represent desire, which can be traced back to the biblical story of Adam and Eve. These [shiny black apples as decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit) will surely add a bit of life -- and meaning -- to your living room! **Implications** - Products that appear adorable in their design, yet pack an important message are highly entertaining. As opposed to a focus on perfection, this product embraces its beautiful flaws to the greatest extent. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Symbolic Decor:** Decor items that carry symbolic meanings are gaining popularity, offering a deeper emotional connection for consumers. - **Imperfect Design:** Products embracing beautiful flaws and imperfections are captivating consumers by offering a unique and authentic aesthetic. - **Limited Edition Collectibles:** Limited production runs of unique collectible items are attracting consumers who value exclusivity and rarity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the demand for symbolic products that offer emotional connections and unique aesthetics. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the concept of imperfect design to create captivating and thought-provoking pieces that resonate with consumers. - **Collectibles:** The collectibles industry can cater to the growing demand for limited edition items that provide exclusivity and uniqueness to collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Melting Apple-Shaped Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poison-apple-mug.md) - [Mirrored Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabine-marcelis-1.md) - [Next Generation Art Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designers-of-tomorrow.md) - [Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repurposed-vintage-apple-computers.md) - [Apple Tree-Surrounding Glass Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acdf.md) - [Artfully Functional Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilan.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruitinspired-furniture-collection.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-grounds.md) - [Computer-Inspired Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-drip.md)