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Mealtime Amusement

Seeking interaction, parents turn to whimsical kitchenware to engage youths

Implications - In a society where youths are easily caught up and distracted with technology and online media, efforts to make experiences more engaging are becoming a priority for families seeking to create closer bonds. Flamboyant kitchenware that references cartoon characters, sci-fi movies or animals provide visual references that youths can relate to, combining adolescent imagery with the need to make ordinary circumstances more visually engaging.
Trend Themes
1. Whimsical Kitchenware - Designing kitchenware with pop culture references that engage youths and provide visual references that combine adolescent imagery.
2. Novelty Condiment Dispensers - Creative shapes and forms of condiment dispensers to deliberately make the dining experience more playful and fun.
3. Sci-fi-themed Dining Products - Sci-Fi-inspired dining products as a way to personalize the dining experience and infuse nostalgia into ordinary home decor.
Industry Implications
1. Food & Beverage - Designing new products with the potential to engage consumers and disrupt the dining experience.
2. Pop Culture - Products that integrate popular culture in design as a way to infuse nostalgia into everyday life.
3. Home Decor - Personalizing household items and infusing unique quirky details to disrupt the average design.
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Delighfully Spooky Dishes
Delighfully Spooky Dishes
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If you’re hosting a Halloween party this year, then the Mummy Appetizer Plate is a total must have. This adorable dish isn’t only cute, but it’s also totally festive and fun. It... MORE
Blast-Off Java Brewers
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The Rocket Fuel Coffee Drip Embodies this Notion of an Energy Jolt
The feeling that you get once you have consumed your morning caffeine hit is well represented by the Rocket Fuel Coffee Drip. This playful product functions as a basic funnel and accommodates a... MORE
Marine Animal Party Picks
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Galactic Spice Shakers
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Whether you believe in life on other planets or not, these alien and UFO novelty salt and pepper shakers are too cosmically cute to pass up. Magnetically attached at the hip, this Alien and UFO pair... MORE
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The Hello Kitty Cake Pan in the Ultimate Girly Baking Tool
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The Ninja Salt and Pepper Shakers are Fierce and Covert
If you’re looking to spice up your table decor with some eclectic and unusual items, then these weapon-wielding seasoning dispensers are a great way to kick off your dinner conversation with a... MORE
Sci-Fi Pizza Utensils
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The Star Trek The Next Generation Pizza Cutter is Perfect for Geeky Fans
Any Star Trek fanatic looking to infuse some nostalgic references from the film into their everyday routine should look no further, because these Sci-Fi pizza utensils will definitely add a geeky... MORE
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The Death Star Cutting Board is Ideal for Star Wars Fans Who Cook
Any homeowner looking to infuse some nostalgic Star Wars references into their ordinary home decor should look no further, because the Death Star Cutting Board allows Sci-Fi fans to cut and chop... MORE
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The Ketchup Kritter and Mustard Monster Tops are Fun and Wacky
While squeeze bottles are a practical and mess-free way to add some tasty condiments to your dishes, they’re often plain and visually unappealing, these monster-shaped condiment caps however,... MORE
Galactic Condiment Dispensers
Galactic Condiment Dispensers
These Ketchup and Mustard Dispensers Humorously Resemble Space Guns
If you’re interested in giving your condiment containers a bit more pizzazz, then these galactic condiment dispensers will definitely make any meal out of this world. When it comes to eating... MORE
play_circle_filled Robotic Seasoning Dispensers
Robotic Seasoning Dispensers
The Wind-Up Salt and Pepper Robots are Perfect for Sci-Fi Foodies
Anyone looking to infuse some humorously futuristic features into their home decor is in luck, because the Wind-Up Salt and Pepper Robots will definitely satisfy anyone interested in geeky... MORE
Seaweed Cartoon Cutters
Seaweed Cartoon Cutters
The Nori Punch Decorating Tool Makes Adorable Bento Lunches
If you like the idea of making a beautiful bento box lunch but don’t have all the skills to create all of the perfect details, try the Nori Punch Decorating Tool series by CuteZCute. Used... MORE

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