# Scientific Cutting Boards The Periodic Table Engraved Wooden Cutting Board is for the Nerdy Chef By Ryan Fowler | Published 2013-04-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutting-boards References: [gizmodiva](http://www.gizmodiva.com/other_stuff/periodic-table-engraved-wooden-cutting-board-for-nerdy-chefs.php) Quality cutting boards are important accessories to any kitchen, this periodic table-engraved wooden cutting board is available in Maple, Beech, White Oak and Walnut, this offers nerdy chefs four great options to chose from when matching this science-inspired kitchen accessory to their unique cooking spaces. This geeky cutting board comes with a full periodic table carved in along with a crafty tagline that says “I Use This Cutting Board Periodically.” This great piece has been engraved with fine details and is built out of high-quality materials, this would make a perfect gift for the science lover, or even a student who is learning chemistry. The board is only $45 and you can have custom engraving added to create your own element option. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Chemistry-inspired Kitchen Accessories:** Opportunity for businesses to create more science-themed kitchen accessories to cater to the niche market of science enthusiasts and students. - **Personalized Engraved Cutting Boards:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to offer customizable cutting boards with personalized engravings, allowing customers to create unique and meaningful kitchen accessories. - **Niche Gift Items for Science Lovers:** Businesses can tap into the market of science lovers by developing and marketing niche gift items, such as the periodic table-engraved cutting board, that cater to their specific interests and passions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry can explore the creation of more science-themed products, such as chemistry-inspired cutting boards, to cater to the growing demand from science enthusiasts and students. - **Personalized Gifts:** The personalized gift industry can adopt the concept of customizable cutting boards with personalized engravings to offer unique and memorable gift options for various occasions. - **Niche Market Retail:** Opportunity for niche market retailers to curate and offer a wide range of niche gift items, like the periodic table-engraved cutting board, that cater to specific interests and passions of customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-steelport-steelcore.md) - [Heavy-Duty Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicurean-bbq-board.md) - [Metallic Japanese Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-cutting-board.md) - [Intricate Wooden Serving Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-serving-board.md) - [Multifunctional Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latticeboard-multipurpose-kitchen-board.md) - [Cheese-Shaped Charcuterie Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cheese-block-with-knife.md) - [Portable Knife-Equipped Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baca-board.md) - [Artsy Serving Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoresin-accented-cheese-and-charcuterie-serving-boards.md) - [Smart Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versaware.md)