# Virtual Dishware Designers SplatterPlatter Lets You Create Your Own Artistic Dishes By Rachel | Published 2009-07-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splatterplatter-dish References: [dornob](http://dornob.com/diy-dish-design-create-a-colorful-set-of-custom-plates/) & [jeemindesign](http://www.jeemindesign.com/splatter/) Why buy pre-designed dishes when you can throw paint on them yourself? Splatterplatter is a creative way to engage your inner *artiste* and have more fun with dishes than is usually allowed. Splatterplatter is simple enough: Choose the plates you want and arrange them how you feel. You then select a color palette and draw with your mouse. The finished design is then printed on your plates. A cool way to make your own dishes (you know, without having to really work). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 48% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Customization-craze Continues:** SplatterPlatter taps into the growing trend of DIY customization allowing consumers to create their own artistic dishes with ease. - **Disruptive Printing Technologies:** Printing on unconventional items like custom-disigned dishes and other kitchenware represents an untapped market for innovative printing technologies to revolutionize the industry. - **Do-it-yourself Manufacturing (DIY) Goes Mainstream:** SplatterPlatter demonstrates the potential for DIY manufacturing to become a mainstream trend across a variety of industries, allowing consumers to become more involved in the creation process of their products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** SplatterPlatter provides an opportunity for kitchenware companies to tap into the customization craze and offer consumers more opportunities to personalize their dining experience. - **Printing:** Printing companies have an opportunity to take advantage of new printing technologies and offer printing on unconventional surfaces like kitchenware and other household items. - **Art Supplies:** Companies offering art supplies have the potential to team up with kitchenware companies to offer unique art and kitchenware collaborations, creating new synergies between two traditionally separate markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Patterned Ceramic Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patterned-ceramic-plates.md) - [Interactive Mealtime Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platoo-interactive-sensory-meal-plate.md) - [Creative Dipping Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-sea.md) - [PB&J-Inspired Sandwich Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pbj-inspired-sandwich-plates.md) - [Handmade Dessert Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-k.md) - [Chic Stackable Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-ecosystem.md) - [Hand-Painted Ceramic Plate Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destree-x-cabana.md) - [Mess-Avoiding Dipping Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dipidup.md) - [Specialty Meatball Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatball-plate.md)