# Peaked Pint Glasses This Tapering Glass was Designed to Reference the Form of Mount Fuji By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-01-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tapering-glass References: [productdesigncenter.jp](http://www.productdesigncenter.jp/top-english) & [shop.sugahara](http://shop.sugahara.com/shopdetail/006001000158/034/P/page1/recommend/) The vast majority of glasses are made to narrow towards the bottom. Doing completely the opposite of what's expected, this tapering glass has a broad base, gradually rising with straight edges to a shrinking rim. With the vessel full of beer, the frothy head starts to make the Fujiyama Glass look a lot like an erupting volcano. Product Design Center created this pint glass to reference Japan's famous Mount Fuji. It doesn't quite come to a peak -- but then, you wouldn't be able to pour a glass or take a sip if it did. What's brilliant about this [unique tumbler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schneaky-espresso-martini) is that it's made from flawless [transparent glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-glass-bottles) and holds a purist form, making it [minimalist yet aesthetically intriguing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-glassware). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Reverse Tapering Glasses:** Opportunity to disrupt the traditional shape of glasses by creating unique designs with a broad base and gradually tapering towards the rim. - **Geographically-inspired Glassware:** Incorporating geographical references into glass designs to create visually intriguing and culturally relevant products. - **Minimalist Glassware:** Meeting the demand for aesthetically pleasing and minimalist glassware designs that embrace simplicity and flawless transparency. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Glassware Manufacturing:** Innovation opportunities for glass manufacturers to produce unconventional glass designs that appeal to consumers seeking unique and visually captivating products. - **Beverage and Hospitality:** Opportunities for bars, restaurants, and breweries to differentiate themselves by serving drinks in distinctive glassware that tells a story and enhances the customer experience. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Opportunities for retailers and e-commerce platforms to cater to the demand for unique and aesthetically intriguing glassware by offering a wide range of geographically-inspired designs that appeal to diverse consumer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Perfect Sound-Producing Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-cheers.md) - [Landmark-Inspired Glass Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-mount-fuji-glass-mug.md) - [Hand-Blown Mountainous Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longs-peak-collection.md) - [Thin-Based Angular Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drinkware-1.md) - [Five-Sided Unique Whiskey Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-whiskey-glass.md) - [Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmm-design.md) - [Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-glass.md) - [Nesting Gem-Like Drinking Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upsidedownside-glasses.md) - [Wabi-Sabi-Informed Green Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-glassware.md)