# Insect-Shaped Kitchenware Ant Salt & Pepper Shakers By Ayman | Published 2008-06-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ants-salt-pepper-shakers References: [whatonearthcatalog](http://www.whatonearthcatalog.com/whatonearth/Whats-New_1AA/To-Entertain_1BE/Item_Ants-Salt-Pepper-Shakers_CA9492_ps_cti-1BE.html) Ants are an undesirable guest at picnic tables; however, these *Ants Salt & Pepper Shakers* are probably the only pair of ants that are quite welcome. The ceramic shakers come with a glossy black finish, wire legs, and they even sport [tiny antennas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charm-collection). The Ants Salt & Pepper Shakers sell for $9.95. See more funky [salt and pepper shakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zjddg): **Implications** - Products that play with customer's expectations offer more appeal than normal or otherwise unremarkable ones. This realization allows companies with a sense of mischief to make the most of their creativity, and ultimately captivate consumer interest far more effectively. By having the creativity to turn ordinary objects into [fun and quirky creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roach-clip-side-table), businesses redefine consumer delight in a positive way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Creative Kitchenware Designs:** Opportunity for businesses to create fun and quirky kitchenware designs that captivate consumer interest. - **Product Personalization:** Opportunity for businesses to create products that play with customer's expectations and offer a more appealing experience. - **Novelty Collectibles:** Opportunity for businesses to create novelty collectible products that appeal to customers' sense of humor. ### Where This Applies - **Housewares and Home Decor:** Opportunity for businesses in the housewares and home decor industry to create unique and playful products for the home. - **Gift and Novelty:** Opportunity for businesses in the gift and novelty industry to produce fun and quirky products that serve as gifts or collectibles - **E-commerce Retail:** Opportunity for e-commerce retailers to sell unique and creative products that are not typically sold in traditional brick-and-mortar stores. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adorable Bee-Inspired Candlesticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beeinspired-candlesticks.md) - [Edible Insect Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pest-infested-pops.md) - [Playful Accent Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-table.md) - [Dual Spice Shaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stui.md) - [Tabletop Seed Shakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/munchy-seeds-need-seeds.md) - [Quirky Fungi Kitchenwares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-mushroom-funnel.md) - [Crinkle Fry-Inspired Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fries-clips.md) - [Creative Dipping Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-sea.md) - [Pea-Inspired Whimsical Lighter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabletop-lighter.md)