Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
Reinvented
Utensil
Brands are uniquely altering designs of traditional utensils.
4.5
Trend score
Trend
What is the Reinvented Utensil trend?
Reinvented Utensil: Technology is being incorporated in handheld tools used for food preparation. Aside from the common kitchen tasks these items are used for, brands are curating at-home culinary adventures that cater to a variety of consumers with different needs.
Insight
The consumer insight behind the Reinvented Utensil trend
Contemporary consumers are embracing the use of technology in different facets of their lifestyle as many recognize that tech-forward features increase levels of convenience and efficiency, which is important in today's fast-paced environment. As a result, consumers are looking for accessible and fairly priced products that are enhanced to deliver multiple benefits. This allows individuals to feel more comfortable, while also enabling them to gradually update their tools for better functionality.
Trend themes
Themes within the Reinvented Utensil trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Incorporation of Technology in Kitchen Utensils
Contemporary consumers are embracing the use of technology in different facets of their lifestyle as many recognize that tech-forward features increase levels of convenience and efficiency.
02
Design Addressing Health Issues and Daily Tasks
This is an example of how design can be used to address health issues and the completion of daily tasks.
03
App-Enabled Kitchen Appliances
The Temp Smart Spoon is part of a growing number of small technology products for the kitchen that provide enhanced capabilities to make everyday jobs easier as consumers shift back towards cooking their own meals.
Industry implications
What the Reinvented Utensil trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Kitchen Utensils Manufacturing Industry
The kitchen utensils manufacturing industry can incorporate new technology and designs in their products, catering to consumers' needs for convenience and accessibility.
For
Assistive Technology Industry
Assistive technology industry can explore the applications of technology in developing products that address health issues and the needs of the visually impaired.
For
Smart Home Technology Industry
Smart home technology industry can work on further integrating technology in kitchen appliances, allowing for seamless communication between devices and improving the cooking experience for consumers.
Workshop question
How could your brand its product/service to cater to more specific consumer needs?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Reinvented Utensil
Trend score 4.5 out of 10, from popularity 73%, activity 53%, freshness 8%.
Popularity73%
Activity53%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Reinvented Utensil trend
4 featured examples from Jan 6, 2017 to Nov 21, 2018CategoryTech
App-Enabled Cooking Utensils
The 'Temp Smart Spoon' Promises the Perfect Bowl of Pasta
The development of app-enabled cooking utensils like the Temp Smart Spoon presents disruptive innovation opportunities within the FoodTech industry to enhance cooking techniques a…
CategoryLifestyle
Tremor-Counteracting Utensils
The Liftware Level Smart Fork Has a Motion-Stabilizing Handle
The assistive technology industry can use this disruptive innovation opportunity to develop technology that can significantly improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.
CategoryLifestyle
Blind Cooking Utensils
Innovative Implements Afford Independence in the Kitchen for the Blind
The blind cooking utensils offer opportunities for the kitchenware industry to develop specialized tools and utensils that enhance the cooking experience for individuals with visu…
CategoryArt & Design
Heated Preparation Knives
The 'FrozenCut' Knife Quickly Cuts Through Cold Meats and More
The foodservice industry could benefit from the implementation of heated kitchen tools like the 'FrozenCut' knife, as it would make the preparation of frozen foods more efficient.
