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Romantically Engraved Chopping Boards

These Custom Cutting Boards Make a Great Gift for Loved Ones

— February 22, 2014 — Art & Design
Elysium Woodworks is a lovely Etsy shop that sells beautiful custom cutting boards that will have you wanting to chop vegetables all the time.

The shop is run by Gerald and Summer; Gerald is a third generation woodworker who ensures that the custom cutting boards he makes are always up to his professional standards. The cutting boards are all handmade and are available in different types of wood – from cherry to white oak to maple and walnut. The cutting board designs come in bicycles, puzzle pieces, a map of America and different trees. With all the boards however, you have the option to personalize them with the name of you and your loved one engraved in your board.

These custom cutting boards make a great gift for a chef or anyone who loves to cook.
Trend Themes
1. Custom Engraved Products - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform that enables individuals to easily customize and order engraved products online.
2. Handmade Woodwork - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop automated woodworking machinery that can replicate the craftsmanship and intricacy of handmade woodwork.
3. Personalized Gift Market - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a mobile app that allows users to create personalized gifts by combining various products, such as engraved cutting boards, with customized messages.
Industry Implications
1. E-commerce - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate augmented reality technology into e-commerce platforms to allow customers to visualize and personalize products, such as custom cutting boards, before purchasing.
2. Woodworking - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable alternatives to traditional wood materials, such as engineered wood, for the creation of custom cutting boards and other wood products.
3. Gifting and Home Décor - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a subscription-based service that sends curated personalized gift boxes to customers, including customized cutting boards and other home décor items.
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