# Bulge-Bottomed Bowls The Stablow Has an Expanding Base to Lower the Water Level When It's Carried By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-12-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stablow References: [red-dot.sg](http://www.red-dot.sg/en/online-exhibition/concept/?code=934&y=2013&c=6&a=0) The Stablow concept challenges the [conventional form of the bowl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit) in a fairly basic way, but this greatly enhances the practicality of this universally common object. Chen Xiaowei, Lu Nannan, Huang Yunlei and Zhou Xiang won a 2013 Red Dot Design Award for this idea, which replaces the bottom of the [standard bucket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hachiman-bucket) with a strong stretchy material. The [elastic fabric retracts flatly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-water-bottles) when the dish is placed on a level surface, but slumps down with the weight of its contents once it's lifted. This is a wonderfully practical feature for a laundry or washbasin that needs to be carried between a tap and a more useful location. When the Stablow bulges, the water level lowers so that there's less risk of spilling any liquid in transit with a full load. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Expanding Base Bowls:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create collapsible or expandable bowls with adjustable capacities for easy transportation. - **Stretchy Material Containers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop containers made of stretchy materials that adapt to the contents' weight, reducing the risk of spillage. - **Practical Dish Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design everyday dishes with practical features that enhance usability and convenience. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchenware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative kitchenware products that improve functionality and user experience. - **Household Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new household goods with flexible and adaptive designs that solve common usability issues. - **Product Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new possibilities in product design by incorporating practical features and materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Twisting Collapsible Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elio.md) - [Disappearing Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coilo.md) - [Fan-Shaped Stackable Stool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stool-concept.md) - [Single-Piece Silicone Measuring Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boi-measuring-cup.md) - [Floating Stem Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-effect-vase.md) - [Mess-Avoiding Dipping Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dipidup.md) - [Drop-Shaped Salad Spinners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-colander.md) - [Bubble-Inspired Bulbous Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-stool.md) - [Edible Dog Food Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juliane-fink.md)