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Puzzling Spice Shakers

The Rubik's Cube Spice Shaker Adds a New Layer of Difficulty to Dinner

— January 20, 2011 — Life-Stages
Your mother always told you not to play with your food, but I think she'd make an exception for the Rubik's Cube Spice Shaker. That's right, the uber popular puzzle cube has been turned in to a salt and pepper shaker.

The Rubik's Cube Spice Shaker can be set to grind either coarse or fine spices with the top part of the cube acting as the grinding mill. The one major downfall of this design is that it can't be used as an actual Rubik's Cube. Still, it is a fun and clever way to mix up the monotony that is shaking salt and grinding pepper.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Food Gadgets - This trend presents an opportunity to create more interactive and playful kitchen gadgets that add an element of fun to meal preparation.
2. Repurposing Popular Toys - Repurposing popular toys like the Rubik's Cube opens up opportunities to create unique and nostalgic products that appeal to a wide range of consumers.
3. Mixing Functionality with Entertainment - Incorporating entertainment features into everyday products, like the Rubik's Cube Spice Shaker, can enhance user experience and create memorable moments in daily routines.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchenware - The kitchenware industry can capitalize on the trend of interactive food gadgets by developing innovative and playful cooking tools.
2. Toy and Games - The toy and games industry can explore opportunities to repurpose popular toys, like the Rubik's Cube, into functional and novel products that appeal to both children and adults.
3. Home Decor - The home decor industry can integrate functionality and entertainment by creating unique and eye-catching items that serve a practical purpose, such as the Rubik's Cube Spice Shaker.
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