# Conversational Ceramics Kina Gorska Creates Dish Dialogue with Her Speech Balloon Plate By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-06-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speech-balloon-plate References: [cutesign.tumblr](http://cutesign.tumblr.com/post/51955146479/cute-ceramic-plate-in-the-form-of-a-speech) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Speech-Balloon-Plate/8982003) In her latest collection of [ceramic works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gathered-collection), artistic designer Kina Gorska showcased the Speech Balloon Plate, a dish that is shaped like a cartoon speech bubble with a message printed within. This line of dishes serves to create a literal dialogue between the food, the eater and the dishes themselves, changing the function of the plate from a passive one to an active one. The bubble can point to a beverage that goes exceptionally well with the meal, a [dipping sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatball-plate) that accompanies the dish, or the user to enhance the overall eating experience. The sweet Speech Balloon Plate by designer Kina Gorska is a cute accompaniment to any meal, encouraging conversation even if the user is eating all alone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive Dishware:** The Speech Balloon Plate demonstrates the trend of dishware that actively engages with the user, enhancing the dining experience. - **Conversation-starting Products:** Kina Gorska's speech balloon design highlights the trend of products that encourage conversation and interaction. - **Personalized Dining Experiences:** The message-printed speech bubble on the plate reflects the trend of creating customized and unique dining moments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tableware Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the tableware industry can explore the opportunity to develop interactive and conversation-starting dishware. - **Kitchen Accessories:** The design of the Speech Balloon Plate opens up opportunities for kitchen accessory companies to create conversation-driven products. - **Gift and Home Decor:** The cute and engaging Speech Balloon Plate offers potential for the gift and home decor industry to tap into the market of personalized dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handmade Dessert Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-k.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces.md) - [Zero Gravity-Dining Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-microgravity.md) - [Connected Communicative Tea Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gptea-set.md) - [Conversation Starting Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinner-table-conversation-starter-napkins.md) - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md) - [Revived Mid-Century Serveware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware.md) - [Playful Tableware Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-dining-experience.md) - [Artsy Surrealist Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gohar-world.md)