# Emoticon-Inspired Tableware The Patterned Smile Plates Take Cues from Virtual Imagery By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patterned-smile-plates References: [plusmood](http://plusmood.com/2010/12/patterned-smile-porcelain-tableware-set-estudio-biscuit/) & [estudiobiscuit](http://www.estudiobiscuit.com/) If you're into graphics and quirky tableware, then these Patterned Smile plates are just for you. Inspired by virtual imagery, computer graphics, video games and even fashion, they are a rather artistic take on pop culture emoticons. Designed by Carla Santiago of [ESTUDIO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tess-pavilion) BIS//CUIT studio, the Patterned Smile plates come in a set comprised of a dinner plate, a bowl and a dessert plate. Made out of [porcelain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monte-porcelain), it features black, gold and brown decals. The set is safe both in the microwave and the dishwasher. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Virtual Imagery-inspired Tableware:** Opportunity for artists and designers to innovate on emoticon-inspired designs for tableware using virtual imagery as inspiration. - **Playful Tableware:** Disruptive opportunity to create tableware designs that are playful and complement pop culture references. - **Porcelain Decal Tableware:** Opportunity to create more variations of porcelain tableware with fun and unique decals to make dining experiences more joyful and trendy. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Porcelain Tableware Industry:** Opportunity for the industry to create more artistic and unique designs to capture a younger market that is looking for playful and trendy pieces. - **Graphic Design Industry:** Disruptive opportunity for graphic designers to collaborate with tableware makers in creating playful and trending tableware designs that complement pop culture references. - **Fashion and Merchandise Industry:** Opportunity for the industry to develop a line of merchandise including tableware that has playful and trendy designs to cater to the younger market that is searching for more artistic and unique accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Enamelware Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-tigress.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces.md) - [Vibrantly Designed Playful Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hem.md) - [Interactive Mealtime Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platoo-interactive-sensory-meal-plate.md) - [Handmade Dessert Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-k.md) - [Revived Mid-Century Serveware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware.md) - [Chinese Restaurant-Inspired Tablewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshservice-fresh-drink-service.md) - [Chic Stackable Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-ecosystem.md) - [Festive Tableware Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-and-gustaf-westman.md)