# Perspective-Changing Glasses Toru Horiguchi Creates a Glass with Careful Craftsmanship By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-08-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toru-horiguchi References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/japan-suite-toru-horiguchi-edo-kiriko-glass-works-08-28-2014/) & [japan-suite](http://www.japan-suite.com/) Toru Horiguchi is an artist who strives to uphold a strong sense of craftsmanship, which is exactly what he has done with his latest design. The cup is influenced by a type of design done in Japan over 200 years ago, and Horiguchi is keeping this tradition strong with his latest designs. The cups are mostly made from a black material, combined with the transparent nature of the glass. While people can of course drink from the contraption, it's more or less meant to also be a piece of artwork. People can use the design as a display item in a cabinet, or if they are very careful as part of an intricate table setting (as long as guests are careful when drinking of course)! Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/japan-suite-toru-horiguchi-edo-kiriko-glass-works-08-28-2014/), [japan-suite](http://www.japan-suite.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Craftsmanship Revival:** The revival of traditional craftsmanship in modern designs presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the art and design industry. - **Functional Art:** The integration of practical functionality and artistic aesthetics in products opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for creators and manufacturers. - **Heritage-inspired Design:** Drawing inspiration from historical and cultural heritage creates opportunities for innovative designs that blend tradition with contemporary elements. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can leverage the trend of craftsmanship revival to create unique and captivating products. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can tap into the trend of functional art to offer consumers products that add beauty and functionality to their living spaces. - **Tableware:** The tableware industry can explore heritage-inspired design to create distinctive and culturally rich dining experiences for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Captivating Tonal Drinking Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podio-cup.md) - [Wabi-Sabi-Informed Green Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-glassware.md) - [Nesting Gem-Like Drinking Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upsidedownside-glasses.md) - [Modular Porcelain Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corcelain.md) - [Perfect-Pour Beer Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-3way-glass.md) - [Perfect Sound-Producing Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-cheers.md) - [Machined Aluminum Sake Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sake-cups.md) - [Japanese Art-Inspired Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kintsugi-collection.md) - [Minimalist Glassware Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-glassware.md)