# Cracked Crockery Thist Richard Ginori ‘Broken' Dinnerware Won't Leak By Renee Ramsarran | Published 2011-01-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-ginori-broken-dinnerware References: [holycool.net](http://www.holycool.net/2011/01/broken-dinnerware.html) & [stores.goredean](http://stores.goredean.com/-strse-2755/china,plate,plates,ginori,goredean/Detail.bok#) This Richard Ginori ‘Broken’ Dinnerware is a collection of one-of-a kind pieces. This special set of 14 pieces was designed by architect and product designer Paola Navone. The [stark white porcelain pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corcelain) feature [printed cracks that have been repaired](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kintsugi-art) with realistic staples. Its rare that I look upon dishware as more than just standard meal servers. Although incredibly simple, the Richard Ginori ‘Broken’ Dinnerware collection is full of character, wit and style. **Implications** - In the last few years, there has been an increased importance placed on stylistic originality. One of the most effective ways a company can capitalize on this is by investing in a [commonly used household product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poj-studio) but altered to include a novelty design. By offering consumers an alternative to their standard, every day fare, they stand a good chance of attracting interest from consumers seeking spice in the mundane aspects of their lives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Stylistic Originality:** Investing in commonly used household products with novelty designs to attract consumers seeking spice in their mundane lives. - **One-of-a-kind Pieces:** Creating collections of unique, repaired items with realistic features to add character, wit, and style to everyday items. - **Importance of Design:** Recognizing the increased value placed on original and creative designs for commonly used products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Goods:** Opportunity for home goods companies to create unique, novelty designs for everyday items like dinnerware. - **Interior Design:** Potential for interior designers to incorporate one-of-a-kind, repaired items with realistic features into their designs. - **Consumer Products:** Capitalizing on the demand for stylistically original products by offering unique, creative designs for commonly used items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Porcelain Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-tableware.md) - [Porcelain Dinnerware Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monte-porcelain.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Patterned Cultural Crockery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dishoom.md) - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Luxurious Patterned Ceramic Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patterned-ceramic-plates.md) - [Unbreakable Wine Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbreakable-wine-glass.md) - [Imperfect Pasta Bowl Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-bowl.md)