# Carved Spoon Collections This Artist Designed a Different Spoon for Each Day of the Year By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-11-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/different-spoon References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/everyday-spoon-recreated-365-ways/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [stiankorntvedruud](http://www.stiankorntvedruud.com/Daily-Spoon) Norwegian artist Stian Korntved Ruud set out to design a different spoon for each day of the year. While most people do not put much thought into [everyday items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilan) such as spoons, Ruud has managed to turn the humble utensil into a work of art. Ruud's series is called 'Daily Spoon' and it consists of 365 different [wooden spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1). For an entire year, Ruud spent each day carving a different spoon. All of the spoons are made from wood and each boasts unique qualities such as rounded edges and asymmetrical handles. To create each spoon, Ruud relied on [traditional hand tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-scrimshaw-henry-collection) instead of machinery. As a result, each spoon has a rustic quality that comes from the artist's unique woodworking skills. The unusual collection explores the complex relationship between a spoon's form and its basic function. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artisanal Utensil Design:** The increased demand for unique and artistic utensils present an opportunity for artisanal craftspeople to create and sell handmade utensils. - **Sustainable and Eco-friendly Utensils:** Consumers interested in eco-friendly and sustainable products present an opportunity for companies to create spoons made from recycled materials or biodegradable components. - **Minimalist Utensil Design:** The rise of minimalist lifestyles presents an opportunity for companies to create simple, yet visually appealing utensils for consumers seeking a streamlined and modern aesthetic. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Artisanal Craftsmanship:** Artisanal craftspeople can capitalize on the trend of unique and artistic utensils by creating and selling handmade utensils. - **Eco-friendly Kitchen Products:** Kitchenware companies can create spoons made from recycled materials or biodegradable components to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Minimalist Kitchenware Design:** Companies can appeal to consumers seeking a streamlined and modern aesthetic by creating simple, yet visually appealing utensils. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Speculative Cutlery Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-spoon.md) - [Sculptural Flatware Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrousel-flatware.md) - [Daily Ritual Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/routines-collection.md) - [Fashionable Fusion Cutlery Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rething-cutlery.md) - [Sculptor-Inspired Sleek Bowl Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shou-sugi-ban-collection.md) - [Repurposed Wooden Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darren-appiagyei.md) - [Cherry Wooden Cutlery Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jersey-cutlery.md) - [Sculptural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archetypes.md) - [Sustainable Kitchen Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legni-collection.md)