I've been following the work of Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino [whew! say that three times fast!] and Karola Torkos ever since I laid eyes upon the beauty that is topoware. I discovered Topoware while researching the London Design Festival a few months ago, and it's still at the top of my mind. Topoware? Top of mind? Coincidence? Never!

Anyway, I love LOVE this china set. Fun, a little kitschy, but a LOTTA smarts, these dishes raise the bar for a new dining experience. Designed with topography maps in mind, this collection explores the visual and social landscape of dining by using outlines and descriptions to describe, question and push our eating experience, making it really feel like a journey.

In other words, each piece has geographical outlines, with not-so geographical labels. The salad bowl boasts a full / hungry / very hungry palette, while the large plate distinguishes between modest / moderate / greedy. Lastly, the small plate sets the boundaries for child / mother / father. So fun!



Click to read more about the designers, the concept and the collection here.