Trude works primarily with ceramics, painting, and design, bringing with her a rich artisanal background as a trained ceramist. Her technique is characterized by clear lines, contrasting colors, and a humorous, charming visual language that often combines pop-style and figurative elements. She primarily depicts women in all their diversity, capturing joie de vivre, strength, and warmth, so that her works bring a smile to viewers' faces and evoke everyday moments full of charm.