Shaken is a series of tableware and objects that explores forms and functions developed around extended gatherings and shared meals. The collection includes plates, bowls, serving pieces, and vessels that draw on gestures and proportions associated with collective dining, such as elongated silhouettes and interlocking shapes that suggest continuity. Variations in scale and profile allow pieces to be used individually or arranged as part of a coordinated tabletop composition.
Material choices emphasise tactility and subtle surface variation, with finishes that reveal shifts in texture and light under different angles. Edges and transitions between forms are shaped to facilitate ease of handling and visual flow between adjacent objects. The collection’s modular approach supports flexibility in configuration during communal settings, and the interplay of positive and negative space is used to articulate the visual relationships between functional elements on the table.
Image Credit: Maria Camarena, Dave Sinaguglia
What's Driving This Trend
- Modular Tableware
- A rise in modular tableware designs is catering to flexible and customizable dining experiences, enhancing adaptability for varied communal settings.
- Tactile Dining Experiences
- There's a growing focus on tactile material choices in tableware that elevate sensory engagement during meals, providing unique dining textures and visual aesthetics.
- Interlocking Dining Pieces
- Tableware with interlocking shapes is becoming popular for creating cohesive dining presentations, allowing for innovative arrangements that enhance table aesthetics.
Who This Affects Most
- Home Goods
- The home goods industry is embracing designs that promote communal and multi-functional dining setups, prompting a shift towards more versatile tabletop products.
- Interior Design
- Interior designers are integrating modular and interlocking tableware concepts into modern dining aesthetics, pushing boundaries in communal space design.
- Hospitality Services
- In the hospitality sector, innovative tableware collections are redefining meal presentation and guest interaction, enhancing the overall dining experience.
