# Imperfect Pasta Bowl Designs The 'Appennino Interiore' Pasta Bowl by Tomás Neumann is Thoughtful By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-05-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-bowl References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/05/04/this-pasta-bowl-was-designed-to-highlight-the-imperfect-beauty-of-parmigiano-reggianos-cheese/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-pasta-bowl-was-designed-to-highlight-the-imperfect-beauty-of-parmigiano-reggianos-cheese) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/neumanntomasdi)  The 'Appennino Interiore' pasta bowl has been designed by Tomás Neumann as a cheese-inspired [piece of dinnerware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monte-porcelain) for diners to enjoy. Designed for the Parmigiano Reggiano Design Challenge, the bowl pays homage to the [Pasta Cacio c Pepe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-pasta) and features a small section in the middle for placing the perfect portion of pasta. The rim of the bowl is vast and expansive with a natural imperfect finish on the surface. This calls to mind the natural appearance of a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese wheel upon first being cracked open as well as the Apennine Mountains in the region of Reggio Emilia. The 'Appennino Interiore' pasta bowl maintains a thoughtful construction achieved with a food-grade biodegradable resin/linen composite material. This is sourced from discarded linen cheesecloth actually used for production for a truly holistic approach to dinnerware. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cheese-inspired Dinnerware:** There is an opportunity for designers to create subtle, thematic dinnerware to complement specific meals or foods. - **Imperfect Finishes:** The trend towards more natural, unfinished exteriors offers disruptive innovation opportunities for creating unique and organic designs. - **Sustainability in Dinnerware Design:** Opportunities exist for designers to create holistic, upcycled and eco-friendly dinnerware for environmentally conscious consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor and Interior Design:** Designers can leverage cheese-inspired themes and imperfect finishes to create unique and cohesive collections of dinnerware for the home. - **Sustainable Consumer Goods:** Incorporating eco-friendly materials and upcycling practices into dinnerware production presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for environmentally conscious brands. - **Food and Beverage:** Collaborations between designers and food experts can lead to unique and visually appealing dinnerware that complements specific cuisines and dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Globally Inspired Pasta Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-agile.md) - [Handmade Kitchen Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-buco-vita-x-commune-design.md) - [Macaroni-Inspired Tonal Dinnerware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-dinnerware.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces.md) - [Playful Restaurant Elevations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toms-pasta.md) - [Display-Centric Dynamic Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit.md) - [Pasta-Inspired Curvaceous Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neotenic-lamp.md) - [Dynamic Colored Glass Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-top-glass.md) - [Revived Mid-Century Serveware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware.md)