# Construction Site Utensils 'Constructive Eating' Kit Includes Bulldozer, Forklift and Front Loader By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-02-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/constructive-eating-utensils References: [squeakystroller](http://squeakystroller.com/gear/construction-eating-kit) & [flyingpeas](http://www.flyingpeas.com/ce-utensils.html) This adorable set of 'Constructive Eating' utensils for kids turns the standard fork, knife and spoon into functional toys that can be used for play at the dinner table. There's a bulldozer pusher, a forklift fork and a front loader spoon; each of the rugged kitchen utensils is dishwasher-safe and made with paint-free FDA-approved products. This kit could be just the ticket to make healthy eating fun for little ones. **Implications** - Consumers are looking for some entertainment in their everyday products. Items that perform a practical function while being whimsical are appealing to those who want to forget their responsibilities for a moment. Companies could develop their products with this in mind to draw in a larger number of shoppers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Whimsical Everyday Products:** Developing products that combine practical functions with whimsical designs to appeal to consumers and provide entertainment in everyday items. - **Functional Toys for Kids:** Creating utensils that double as toys for children, making mealtime more playful and enjoyable. - **Healthy Eating Made Fun:** Designing utensils that encourage healthy eating habits in children by making mealtime engaging and entertaining. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore the creation of functional toys that serve a practical purpose, such as utensils that can be used as play items. - **Children's Tableware:** The children's tableware industry can innovate by incorporating entertainment value into their products, offering utensils that double as toys. - **Kitchenware and Utensils:** Companies in the kitchenware industry can create products that are not only functional but also stimulate children's interest in healthy eating through playful utensil designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Mealtime Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platoo-interactive-sensory-meal-plate.md) - [Coordinated Children-Focused Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-bundle-for-children.md) - [Flatpack Metal Utensil Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uphold-cutlery.md) - [Kids Cookware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material.md) - [Durable Sustainable Cutlery Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lollo.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing Cutlery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-utensil-set.md) - [Interchangeable All-in-One Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinchy-cutlery.md) - [Multi-Functional Pasta Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-pasta-spoon.md) - [Child-Friendly Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/progressive-knife-set.md)