# Spiral-Patterned Soup Bowls These Soup Bowls Are Inspired By the Patterns Of Gravitational Waves By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soup-bowls References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/celebrate-gravitational-waves-with-this-spiral-patterne-1759768729) & [modernistcuisine](http://modernistcuisine.com/2016/02/soup-and-a-side-of-general-relativity/) When you think 'soup bowls', you probably don't think of magnificently gorgeous designs inspired by the wonders of fundamental physics. But these [spiral-patterned soup bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenbowl) aren't your average bowls. Modernist chef Nathan Myhrvold has created some pretty delectable dishes in his time, but he has now successfully overseen the creation of this beautiful soup bowls, that are designed specifically to mimic the beautiful spiral patterns of gravitational waves. Myhrvold went about creating a mathematical model that mimicked the gravitational waves, before inputting the model into 3D form using a machine shop mill, allowing for the creation of a [solid aluminum prototype](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinito). This aluminum model was then used to make a plaster mold. The end result is a wonderfully gorgeous spiral-patterned soup bowl that is truly beautiful to look at and use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Spiral-patterned Design:** Opportunity for creating products with visually stunning spiral patterns inspired by natural phenomena. - **Gravitational Wave-inspired Design:** Innovation potential in incorporating the aesthetic and mathematical concepts of gravitational waves into various product designs. - **3D Printing in Culinary Applications:** Exploring the use of 3D printing technology to create unique and customized culinary products, such as soup bowls. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can leverage the trend of spiral-patterned design to introduce visually striking products for interior decoration. - **Kitchenware:** Kitchenware manufacturers can tap into the gravitational wave-inspired design trend to offer unique and aesthetically appealing products for cooking and serving. - **3D Printing:** The 3D printing industry has an opportunity to explore the use of additive manufacturing in culinary applications, enabling the creation of customized and intricate designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Imperfect Pasta Bowl Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-bowl.md) - [Artful Cast-Metal Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curling-bowl.md) - [Spiral Glass Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-glass.md) - [Zero Gravity-Dining Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-microgravity.md) - [Dynamic Colored Glass Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-top-glass.md) - [Sculptor-Inspired Sleek Bowl Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shou-sugi-ban-collection.md) - [Speculative Cutlery Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-spoon.md) - [Algorithmic Ceramic Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texture-ware.md) - [Cosmic Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-hole-vase.md)