# Chemist-Inspired Stemware The Shared Glass Collection Combines Community and Uniqueness By Erin Fox | Published 2012-12-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shared-glass-collection References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/shared-glass-collection/) & [fabricafeatures](http://www.fabricafeatures.com/2011/shared-glass-2011/) Creating an invigorating amount of [original stemware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-glassware) is becoming an increasingly meaningful feature in the world of original artwork; the Shared Glass Collection brings together twenty individual designers to create hybrid vases. The transparent glass allows an intellectually artistic space for these artists to create a magnitude of adventurous pieces. The efforts of the Shared Glass Collection incorporate the idea of community and uniqueness into each attribute as designs are created all over the world. From inspired candelabras, lab test tubes and [geometric shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juno-and-mars), the [glass vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-glass-bottles) definitely incorporate the locations in which they were created. From Egypt, France and Italy, the collection works into the cultures of the surrounding countries and creates an artistic glass vase from its surroundings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Community-driven Artistic Creations:** The trend of using communities for inspiration is growing in the artistic world. - **Location-inspired Design:** More artists are creating designs that are inspired by the locations in which they were created. - **Hybridization of Traditional Objects:** Artists are increasingly combining traditional objects to create unique hybrid designs. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** There are opportunities to disrupt the traditional art world by creating hybrid designs that take inspiration from diverse communities. - **Interior Design:** Designers can incorporate location-inspired glassware into their interior design plans to add character and uniqueness to their projects. - **Consumer Goods:** Companies that produce stemware can explore new designs that combine traditional elements, such as candles, lab test tubes, and geometric shapes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Blown Glassware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handblown-glassware-collection.md) - [Minimalist Glassware Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-glassware.md) - [Glass Geometry Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-collection.md) - [Nature-Inspired Colorful Glass Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anemona.md) - [Ultra-Elegant Glassware Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domain-glass.md) - [Stackable Chalice Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cali.md) - [Delicate Colorful Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicate-colorful-vase.md) - [Dynamic Colorful Glass Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilion-set.md) - [Artisanal Glassware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fazeek.md)