tableware design and the art of entertaining have always been dominated by codes of social etiquette and good manners. these codes require us to exercise discretion, which of course makes us civilised members of society but at the same time prevents us from fully enjoying the pleasures of the table. romain gnidzaz’s aim is to spur the re-emergence of more instinctive but nevertheless elegant gestures. as a logical successor to this designer’s “la bouchée” project, developed in collaboration with the makers of corian® and the chef thierry marx, “belly button” is romain’s newest creation. a suggestive navel moulded in the centre of the plate entices our tongues eager for sweet sensations. “belly button” imparts a sensual thrill with every mouthful.