# Tapas-Tailored Dishes Ryan Fletcher Designs Serve-Ware for Micro Menus By Krzysztof Bielski | Published 2011-09-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tapas-micros-by-fletcher References: [ryanfletcherdesign](http://www.ryanfletcherdesign.com/#860293/Tapas-Micros) Ryan Fletcher's 'Tapas Micros' is an amazingly functional and at the same time well-designed [pure porcelain dish collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monte-porcelain) for small food pieces. Chefs can now get the right dishes for their tasty masterpieces. As stated on the designer's website, the dishware is for presenting “sculptural food on sculptural objects.” So far many restaurants were really missing out on something that could add value to what they create and present to the clients. For decades, many restaurants were using [regular old-fashioned durable ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gathered-collection), with not many changes in available designed serve-ware. Alternatively, U.S.-based ceramist and designer Ryan Fletcher offers [well-designed and durable dishware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-collection1) with his 'Tapas Micros' collection. All in one, most avant-garde restaurants now serve teaser, appetizers or test food, making this a must-have for restaurants of all calibers. See Ryan Fletcher's website for more adorable porcelain design pieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Micro Menus:** The rise of small food pieces calls for specialized dishware that can offer a distinct presentation. - **Functional Design:** Restaurants can differentiate themselves from competitors by offering well-designed and durable dishware with their menu items. - **Sculptural Food Presentation:** The demand for visually appealing and artistic presentation of food in avant-garde restaurants calls for dishware that complements the aesthetic of the food served. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can utilize specialized dishware to elevate their presentation and provide a unique dining experience to their customers. - **Ceramics Industry:** The ceramics industry can innovate and design specialized dishware that complements the rise of micro menus and avant-garde food presentation. - **Interior Design Industry:** The interior design industry can create sleek and minimalist dining spaces that showcase the visually stunning presentation of food on specialized dishware. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Serving Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-serving-dish.md) - [Chinese Restaurant-Inspired Tablewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshservice-fresh-drink-service.md) - [Revived Mid-Century Serveware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware.md) - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md) - [Zero Gravity-Dining Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-microgravity.md) - [Elegant Porcelain Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-tableware.md) - [Modern Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trasa-home.md) - [Table Manners-Teaching Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-tableware.md) - [Handmade Dessert Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-k.md)