# Cheeky Cartoon Crockery The London Police Creates Graffiti-Inspired Dish Designs By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-07-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-london-police References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/54408/) & [clickforart](http://www.clickforart.com/BuyArt/TheLondonPolice/LifeandTimesofPaulBarrington) A limited edition collection designed by The London Police, the [Life & Times](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metabolic-testing-device) of Paul Barrington cup and saucer collection only has 250 pieces, each of which come with a numbered and signed print created by the artist. Full of quirky designs and playful patterns, the designs incorporate classic cartoon imagery along with smiley faces and funny characters in unusual circumstances. The artist collective is known for their prints and [street art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics) that features big-headed figures who are always pleasantly cheerful. The cups of the collection feature four different unique [cartoon graphics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-snoopy-collection), while the saucers are full of optically invigorating patterns and psychedelic line repetitions that are a new take on The London Police artwork. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 13% | 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 - **Limited Edition Collectibles:** Opportunity for businesses to create exclusive and unique products that appeal to collectors and art enthusiasts. - **Cartoon-inspired Designs:** Potential for innovations in product design using playful and whimsical cartoon aesthetics. - **Street Art Influence:** Opportunity for brands to incorporate street art elements into their product designs to appeal to a younger and urban demographic. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Collectibles:** The art collectibles industry can leverage limited edition collaborations with artists to create high-demand products. - **Home Decor:** Home decor brands can explore cartoon-inspired designs to add a touch of playfulness to their product lines. - **Urban Fashion:** Streetwear brands can integrate street art-inspired designs into their clothing and accessories for a unique and trendy appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md) - [Vibrantly Designed Playful Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hem.md) - [Artful Soft-Pink Dining Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gallery-at-sketch.md) - [Graphic Patterned Artful Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cut-paste.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces.md) - [Hand-Painted Ceramic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handpainted-ceramic-collections.md) - [Chinese Restaurant-Inspired Tablewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshservice-fresh-drink-service.md) - [Artsy Surrealist Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gohar-world.md) - [Playful Coffee-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrew-rae.md)