New York designer Nikolas Bentel is known for pushing the boundaries of conventional aesthetics of objects and we can see this clearly by his latest creation — a "Memphis-style" porcelain pipe that individuals can use to smoke marijuana.
Previous endeavors of Nikolas Bentel include a pair of squiggly glasses and non-traditional chalk shapes. Much like the eyewear, the porcelain pipe boasts a curvaceous silhouette that is only enhanced by the absurdity of format and choice of color. Appropriately dubbed 'The Wiggle Pipe,' the appearance of the object references the stylistic teachings of the Memphis Group — a design and architecture movement that was founded in 1980 by Ettore Sottsass.
Playful and vibrant, Nikolas Bentel's porcelain pipe will surely provide individuals with an accessible tool for smoking.
Photo Credits: Dezeen/ Nikolas Bentel
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Memphis-style Porcelain Pipes
- The trend of creating unconventional and aesthetically unique porcelain pipes is disrupting the smoking accessory industry.
- Squiggly Glasses
- The trend of designing eyewear with squiggly shapes is disrupting the traditional eyewear industry.
- Non-traditional Chalk Shapes
- The trend of using non-traditional shapes for chalk is disrupting the educational accessories industry.
Sectors Adopting This
- Smoking Accessories
- The smoking accessories industry can explore opportunities in creating unconventional and aesthetically unique porcelain pipes.
- Eyewear
- The eyewear industry has opportunities to innovate by designing glasses with squiggly shapes.
- Educational Accessories
- The educational accessories industry can explore opportunities in using non-traditional shapes for chalk.
