# Wildlife-Inspired Kitchen Graters The OTOTO 'Barry' Grater Has a Charming, Personified Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-08-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barry-grater References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2019/08/29/this-jolly-old-back-scratching-grizzly-bear-will-grate-your-veggies-herbs-and-cheeses/) & [ototodesign](https://www.ototodesign.com/collections/new/products/barry-grater) The OTOTO 'Barry' grater has been unveiled by the [kitchen gadget design brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savor-series) as a new solution designed in collaboration with Bar Davidovich. The charming grater features the look of a happy bear in the forest on the front, but reveals a functional [grating section](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-petal-grater) on the rear that will provide chefs with the perfect way to prepare fruits, veggies and cheeses. The gadget works to keep the [grated ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-series) contained within the body of the bear-shaped grater to be easily portioned out into a recipe, overtop of dishes and more. The OTOTO 'Barry' grater is available now for preorder from the brand and speaks to the need for entertaining gadgets that enhance the cooking experience for amateur or advanced chefs alike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Animal-inspired Kitchen Gadgets:** Opportunity to disrupt the kitchen gadget industry with charming and whimsical animal-themed designs. - **Functional Design with Hidden Features:** Opportunity for innovative designs that combine charm and functionality, providing unexpected features that enhance the user experience. - **Interactive Culinary Tools:** Opportunity to create engaging and interactive kitchen gadgets that make cooking more enjoyable and entertaining. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchen Gadget Industry:** Opportunity to introduce unique and innovative kitchen gadgets that stand out in a competitive market. - **Home Goods Industry:** Opportunity to offer consumers decorative and functional home goods that add personality and style to their living spaces. - **Kitchen Appliance Industry:** Opportunity to disrupt the kitchen appliance industry by creating fun and functional culinary tools that add an element of joy to the cooking process. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vampire-Inspired Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-crusher.md) - [Mini Handheld Graters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palm-grater.md) - [Two-Sided Speed Graters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ograte.md) - [Miniature Handheld Graters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irogami-grater.md) - [Quirky Spoon Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ototo-and-everyplate.md) - [Plate-Style Graters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plate-grater.md) - [Playful Sponge Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sponge-holder1.md) - [Bat-Inspired Kitchen Scissors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elizabat.md) - [Stylish Kitchen Gadget Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savor-series.md)