# Imperfect Porcelain Containers The Quentin De Coster 'Indiscipline' Line is Beautifully Deformed By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quentin-de-coster-indiscipline References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/10/26/porcelain-chances-are/) & [quentindecoster](http://www.quentindecoster.com/Quentin_de_Coster.html) There's something beautiful about [imperfections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no1-common) and that essence is captured quite simply and succinctly in the Quentin de Coster 'Indiscipline' collection. Made out of [porcelain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monte-porcelain), each new piece appears as though it is deteriorating. Perfect for adding subtle touches of character around your home, the Quentin de Coster 'Indiscipline' collection is [uniquely decorative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-objects), while managing to remain practical at the same time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Imperfect Porcelain:** Creating beautiful and uniquely decorative porcelain pieces with deliberate imperfections for a touch of character. - **Deteriorating Design:** Exploring the aesthetic appeal of deteriorating design by using porcelain as a medium. - **Practical Decor:** Combining practicality and decoration in porcelain items with the 'Indiscipline' collection. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor brands to offer unique and imperfect porcelain pieces for those seeking character in their homes. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can experiment with deteriorating design concepts using porcelain as a medium. - **Craftsmanship:** A chance for artisans and craftsmen to showcase their skill in creating practical and decorative porcelain items with deliberate imperfections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wabi-Sabi-Informed Green Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-glassware.md) - [Collaborative Textural Ceramic Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/editions-series.md) - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Playful Storage Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berto-hidden-secrets.md) - [Experimental Pottery Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project.md) - [Sculpted Utilitarian Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pot-variations.md) - [Life Mess-Honoring Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imperfect-home.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md)