# Spinning Top Vases Robin van Hontem Creates Nylon Dancing Designs By Christina Butty | Published 2009-08-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robin-van-hontem-dancing-vases References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/08/13/dancing-vases-by-robin-van-hontem/#more-36722) & [robinvanhontem](http://www.robinvanhontem.com/) Created by Robin van Hontem, these Dancing Vases were designed based on the movement of a spinning top. Robin van Hontem's Dancing Vases series include 5 vases each representing a stage of a top's deceleration including turning fast, losing speed, and the final drop down. Each vase in Robin van Hontem's Dancing Vases series is a perfect white color and made through a [rapid prototyping process](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emil-robbrecht) out of nylon. **Implications** - In a society that places much importance on individuality, North American consumers are finding it difficult to stand out from their peers considering the amount of similar products that are on the market. As such, designers are turning to [the whimsical](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danza-collection) to satiate consumer demand for the unique. Marketers can similarly garner the attention of the general public by incorporating fantastical elements into their campaigns. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Whimsical Design:** Designers are turning to the whimsical to satiate consumer demand for the unique. - **Rapid Prototyping Process:** Rapid prototyping processes like the one used for Robin van Hontem's Dancing Vases provide opportunities for more efficient manufacturing. - **Product Personalization:** Consumer demand for unique products is leading to an increased interest in personalized and customized products. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can embrace whimsical and unique design elements to cater to consumer preferences. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturing industries can optimize production through the use of rapid prototyping processes. - **Marketing:** Marketers can incorporate whimsical and fantastical elements into their campaigns to capture consumer attention. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Colorful Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1.md) - [Sculpturally Provocative Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-sculptural-vase.md) - [Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drag-and-drop.md) - [Delicate Colorful Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicate-colorful-vase.md) - [Geometry-Inspired Vase Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangle-vase-collection.md) - [Minimalist Illusory Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaso-gota-vase.md) - [Nordic-Inspired Glass Blown Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fab-vase.md) - [Connection-Inspired X-Shaped Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaax.md) - [Milled Three-Dimensional Puzzle Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-bodies.md)