# Engineer-Inspired Placemats These Blueprint Work Placemats are Designed for an Engineer By Michael Nieto | Published 2013-12-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-placemats References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/engineering-blueprint-placemats/262663/) & [awkwardengineer](http://www.awkwardengineer.com/products/engineering-blueprint-placemat-set) These blueprint work placemats are designed for engineers who enjoy a little humorous work at the dinner table. They are durable placemats that provide diagrams showing how to assemble four [childhood favorites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-christmas-table) as a fun and interactive way to show their creativity. Each placemat measures 11″ x 17″ as a comfortable size to place their favorite foods. The quirky design resembles an actual blueprint as if they were working and eating at the same time. It’s a humorous way to show an engineer’s lifestyle and how they express their hard work. These blueprint work placemats would be a great accessory for the workaholic who enjoys having a [dapper and distinctive tabletop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-and-gustaf-westman). This holiday season, express your creative designs with these placemats that will create a different atmosphere at the table. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Engineer-themed Home Decor:** Opportunity to develop a line of engineer-inspired home decor accessories - **Humorous Tabletop Accessories:** Potential for developing a range of quirky and humorous accessories for placing on dining tables - **Interactive Dining Experiences:** Growing demand for interactive dining products that combine fun and functionality ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor industry to create engineer-inspired accessories for the home - **Tabletop Accessories:** Opportunity to develop a line of quirky and humorous tabletop accessories for dining tables - **Interactive Dining Products:** Growing market for interactive dining experiences that combine fun and functionality ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Mealtime Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platoo-interactive-sensory-meal-plate.md) - [Eye-Catching Tabletop Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabletop-design.md) - [Coordinated Children-Focused Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-bundle-for-children.md) - [Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-little-big-playmat.md) - [Wine-Storage Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/placemat-hightop-table.md) - [Industrial Metal-Framed Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-field-desk.md) - [Conversation Starting Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinner-table-conversation-starter-napkins.md) - [Table Manners-Teaching Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-tableware.md) - [Reusable Folding Storage Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calzone-tableware.md)