# Sailing Serving Sets 'Paper Boat' Tableware Will Have You Floating Through Dinner By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-07-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-boat References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2009/07/09/paper-boat-table-top-serving-set/12897) & [aplusrstore](http://aplusrstore.com/product_detail.php?show=product&pid=411) ‘Paper Boat’ [tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trasa-home) takes you back to the days of mini sailboats by the pond. The unusual serving set replicates different aspects of a sailboat and even has [salt and pepper shakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ototo-and-everyplate) that look like buoys. The ‘Paper Boat’ set is perfect for an outdoor barbecue, a weekend at the cottage or a fun day by the lake. **Implications** - [Nautical inspiration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apres-sail-summer-collection) has been seen countless times in many industries, but sea-inspired kitchenware is quite a novel idea. Since so many household consume seafood are now serving eastern foods like sushi, it is only natural that the dish being eaten and the actual serving utensils relate to one another. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Nautical-inspired Kitchenware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique tableware that incorporates nautical elements for an enhanced dining experience. - **Seafood-related Utensils:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop specialized utensils designed specifically for seafood consumption to enhance the dining experience. - **Eastern Cuisine Serving Set:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design serving sets that complement the rising popularity of Eastern cuisines like sushi, offering a holistic dining experience. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchenware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce nautical-themed tableware to cater to consumers seeking unique dining experiences. - **Utensil Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop specialized utensils for seafood consumption that are ergonomic, efficient, and visually appealing. - **Hospitality and Food Service:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide Eastern cuisine serving sets to restaurants and caterers to align with the increasing demand for diverse, themed dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ship-Like Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/float-food-storage-container.md) - [Chinese Restaurant-Inspired Tablewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshservice-fresh-drink-service.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces.md) - [Asian Watercraft-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sampan.md) - [Chic Stackable Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-ecosystem.md) - [Revived Mid-Century Serveware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware.md) - [Sushi Boat Blocked Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funamori-platter-set.md) - [Anime-Themed Snack Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/going-merry-snack-set.md) - [Ourdoor Dining Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tobachi-collection.md)