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# Jigsaw Dining Sets
The Puzzle Dinner Tray by Wendy Boudewijns is Designed for Kids

By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-08-19 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinner-tray
References: [charlesandmarie](https://charlesandmarie.com/en/Gifts/Youngsters/Puzzle-Dinner-Tray-by-Wendy-Boudewijns.html) & [charlesandmarie](https://charlesandmarie.com/en/Gifts)

The Puzzle Dinner Tray by Wendy Boudewijns is designed for kids and parents alike. This [modular dining set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-and-chair) can be used for on-the-go picnics, day trips to the beach or as a learning tool to help your young child learn to eat on their own. According to its designer "this tray is intended to make children aware of the correct table setting as early as possible."

The Puzzle Dinner Tray comes complete with a [built-in plate, fork, knife, two spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lollo) and a plastic cup. Whether you're known to lose cutlery or if you're in need of a space-saving dining solution, you are sure to love this [jigsaw-inspired product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jigsaw-chess-set). The piece is perfect for on-the-go dining or as a kid-friendly learning tool that will give your child the independence they need.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.1/10
- Popularity: 14% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Modular Dining Sets:** Designing modular dining sets for kids can be an opportunity to create innovative, customizable products that can encourage independent eating habits.
- **Functional Learning Tools:** Incorporating educational elements into functional products such as a dinner tray can be an opportunity for disruption in the children's' products market.
- **Sustainable Travel Products:** Developing eco-friendly and collapsible dining sets for on-the-go usage can be a disruptive innovation opportunity in the sustainable travel industry.

### Where This Applies

- **Children's Dining Products:** Creating children's dining products that prioritize simplicity, ease of use, practicality and sustainability can be an opportunity for growth and differentiation.
- **Educational Toys:** Combining tactile, functional toys with educational elements can help create innovative children's toys that can help parents with parenting and stimulate child development.
- **Travel Accessories:** Creating functional and eco-friendly travel accessories targeted towards families can be an opportunity for innovation in the travel and tourism industry.

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