# Spiky Fruit Stands The Zepter Fruit Bowl is a Two-Faced Abstract Dish By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-08-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zepter-fruit-bowl References: [designspotter](http://www.designspotter.com/product/2011/08/Zepter-fruit-bowl.html) & [tembolat](http://tembolat.com/gallery/99/) The notion of supporting soft supple produce within a dish composed of pointed spurs may not seem terribly smart, but the Zepter Fruit Bowl operates on the principle of a bed of nails. Designer Tembolat Gugkaev conceived this remarkably contemporary piece of crockery that is caught somewhere between an [intricate sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces) and a handsome homeware accessory. The unusual object is made up of a cluster of tack-like components that form flat circular shapes on one end a come to sharp tips at the other. What is particularly interesting about this piece is that a concave space is suggested on each side, enabling the user to employ either the smooth or the [spiky depression](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chet-lo) as a place to hold [fresh food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eternos-serving-bowl). The Zepter Fruit Bowl affords further potential for arranging smaller or more unusual items between the long white prongs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Bowl Designs:** Designers can explore innovative bowl designs that provide unique functionality and aesthetics. - **Multi-purpose Products:** There is a growing market for products that offer multiple functionalities and can be used in different ways. - **Sculptural Homeware:** The demand for homeware accessories that serve as artistic statement pieces is on the rise. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can explore disruptive innovations in bowl designs and sculptural homeware. - **Kitchenware:** Kitchenware manufacturers can develop multi-purpose products that offer versatility in food presentation and storage. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can create unique sculptural pieces that serve both aesthetic and functional purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mushroom-Based Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoworks-fruit-bowl.md) - [Inflated-Style Structural Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunky-spiky.md) - [Knick-Knack Storage Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiky-desk-concept.md) - [Mushroom Leather Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-fruit-bowl-by-heron-preston.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-grounds.md) - [Dynamic Colored Glass Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-top-glass.md) - [Ceiba Tree-Inspired Spiked Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceiba-series.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruitinspired-furniture-collection.md) - [Imperfect Pasta Bowl Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-bowl.md)