# Personified Breakfast Meal Dispensers The 'A La Cute Shaker Set' Features a Piece of Toast & Eggs By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-05-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cute-shaker-set References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/accessories/a-la-cute-shaker-set/) & [modcloth](http://www.modcloth.com/shop/kitchen-gadgets/a-la-cute-shaker-set) Resembling adorable cartoon characters rather than kitchen utensils, the 'A La Cute Shaker Set' features a piece of toast and an egg that have been personified with a pair of eyes and a smile. Nowadays [salt and pepper shakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whats-barkings-shakers-food-toppers) are being designed with all sorts of wacky references and pop culture notions, but this 'A La Cute Shaker Set' rather showcases a super cute version of pieces of food we normally eat everyday. While we might not think twice about having a piece of toast in the morning, this creative shaker set offers individuals an alternative way of visualizing their ordinary breakfast food. If you feel like adding some [fun and lighthearted decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-bundle-for-children) to your kitchenware set, then the 'A La Cute Shaker Set' is the perfect way to accentuate your table with some adorable and useful characters. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Personified Kitchen Utensils:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing kitchen utensils with cute and personified features to add fun and lightheartedness to mealtime. - **Wacky Salt and Pepper Shakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating salt and pepper shakers with unconventional designs inspired by pop culture references to appeal to consumers seeking unique kitchenware. - **Creative Visualizations of Everyday Food:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Finding alternative ways to visually represent common foods, like toast and eggs, to add a touch of creativity and excitement to ordinary meals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchenware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing kitchenware products that incorporate cute and personified features to appeal to consumers looking for unique and playful designs. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating home decor products, like the 'A La Cute Shaker Set,' that add a fun and lighthearted touch to a kitchen's aesthetic. - **Gifts and Souvenirs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing novelty gifts and souvenirs, such as wacky salt and pepper shakers, that feature unconventional designs to appeal to tourists and gift shoppers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Easter-Themed Kitchen Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easterthemed-kitchen.md) - [Breakfast-Inspired Easter Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-egg-easter.md) - [Adorable Kitchen Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kikkoman-x-hello-kitty.md) - [Tabletop Seed Shakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/munchy-seeds-need-seeds.md) - [Dinosaur-Shaped Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawaii-ceramic-dinosaur-mug.md) - [Meal-Accompanied Adorable Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanrio-happy-meals.md) - [Quirky Spoon Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ototo-and-everyplate.md) - [Breakfast-Inspired Novelty Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epure-xs-toast-bag.md) - [Multi-Functional Pasta Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-pasta-spoon.md)