# Artisan Cutting Boards These Decorated Cutting Boards are Adorably Cute and Unique By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-07-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decorated-cutting-boards References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/367168/Lovely-Cutting-Boards-Decorated-With-Designs-By-Woodburning/) & [tomomichi-suzuki](http://www.tomomichi-suzuki.com/tomonoita/index.html) These decorated cutting boards are so beautifully designed that you may not want to use them for the sole reason you bought them. And that's ok. Lately, [kitchen accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-kitchen-tools) have become so crafty and are being designed in a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes that are aesthetically stunning that if you even think about using them for their function, you may end up feeling guilty about it! These lovely decorated cutting boards were designed using a super unique method: woodburning. [Japanese artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-petal-grater) Tomomichi Suzuki creates the adorably cute designs -- some of them feature animals and other scenes -- on cutting boards through woodburning -- which is done by using a pyrographic pen to burn designs into the wood. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Decorative Kitchen Accessories:** There is an opportunity for decorative kitchen accessories to become more popular as people seek unique and aesthetically pleasing designs. - **Artisanal Woodworking:** The use of unique woodworking techniques, such as woodburning, offers an opportunity for artisanal designs to stand out in the market. - **Functional Art:** The combination of functional items with art allows for greater value and opens up new opportunities for creative expression. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware Manufacturing:** Providing unique and aesthetically pleasing designs can differentiate companies in the crowded kitchenware market. - **Home Decor:** Incorporating functional art pieces, such as decorative cutting boards, expands offerings and provides a unique selling point for home décor businesses. - **Artisanal Woodworking Supplies:** The use of unique woodworking techniques, such as woodburning, creates an opportunity for niche woodworking supply companies to specialize in these methods and materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artsy Serving Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoresin-accented-cheese-and-charcuterie-serving-boards.md) - [Multifunctional Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latticeboard-multipurpose-kitchen-board.md) - [Multifunctional Serving Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convertible-serving-board-trio.md) - [Minimalist Preparation Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudra-cutting-board.md) - [Cheese-Shaped Charcuterie Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cheese-block-with-knife.md) - [Metallic Japanese Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-cutting-board.md) - [Sustainable Kitchen Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legni-collection.md) - [High-Quality Birch Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caraway-2.md) - [Design-Conscious Butcher Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caraway-prep-serve-butcher-block.md)