# Paint Splattered Dishes The Zest Plates Add a Pop of Colour to Kitchenware By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-07-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zest-plates References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2009/07/zest_plates_by.php) & [absolute-appetite](http://www.absolute-appetite.com/) The Zest Plates from Absolute Appetite are white bone china dishes with [comic book style explosive paint splatters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destree-x-cabana) in the middle. The paint splatters comes in four different colors, olive green, chocolate brown, cherry pink, and sepia black, so even if you prefer subtle neutrals of bright explosive tones, Absolute Appetite will have a color for you. **Implications** - Even the most mundane of objects can hold limitless potential for improvement, and that is what stands out about these mischievously [decorated plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pbj-inspired-sandwich-plates). By having the foresight to bring character to something as commonplace as [kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware), Absolute Appetite shows the creativity and playfulness that consumers who are bored with the expected definitely appreciate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Comic Book Style Design:** There is a trend for adding comic book-style designs to everyday products such as dishes, providing a unique twist to familiar objects. - **Bright and Colourful Kitchenware:** There is a trend for bright, explosive tones in kitchenware, which can be used to add personality to classic pieces. - **Decorative Tableware:** Tableware that is decorated with playful design elements can provide a touch of character to an otherwise ordinary dining experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Goods:** Home goods companies can take advantage of the trend for comic book style design by incorporating similar artistic elements into their products. - **Kitchenware:** The trend for bright and colourful kitchenware offers an opportunity for kitchenware companies to create versatile, personality-driven products. - **Tabletop Accessories:** Companies that produce tabletop accessories can appeal to consumers who are looking for decorative pieces that are functional and fashionable. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Food-Hued Serveware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantone-x-hm.md) - [Vibrantly Designed Playful Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hem.md) - [Colorful Enamelware Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-tigress.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dinnerware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellerware.md) - [Patterned Cultural Crockery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dishoom.md) - [Handmade Dessert Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-k.md) - [Revived Mid-Century Serveware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware.md) - [Chic Stackable Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-ecosystem.md) - [Hand-Painted Ceramic Plate Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destree-x-cabana.md)