# Designs for Clumsy Servers Finger-Grooved 'Drink Tray' Helps Balance Martinis By Ayman | Published 2009-01-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drink-tray-by-martino-desposito References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/01/12/a-slap-in-the-face-to-wait-artists/) Designer Martino D’Esposito has a creative tray solution for new waiters who have not developed tray balancing skills yet. Think of it as bicycle training wheels for the tray. The ‘Drink Tray’ comes with five ‘holes’ that you insert your fingers into, giving you a better hold and control over the tray. While seasoned waiters might feel it’s a slap in the face, I believe this design could help new ones avoid the inevitable accidents that happen when they start working. This is Martino’s second feature in Trendhunter.com. Check out his creative ‘Grow Bag’ pillow pot below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Finger-grooved Trays:** Opportunity to design unique finger-grooved trays that make serving easier for inexperienced waiters. - **Training Tools for Waiters:** Opportunity to create new training tools and accessories that can help waiters improve and polish their skills. - **Designs for Clumsy Servers:** Opportunity to specialize in creating designs that cater to clumsy or inexperienced servers. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for the hospitality industry to invest in new training tools and innovative designs that can aid their wait staff. - **Retail:** Opportunity for retail stores to offer unique and functional wait staff accessories, such as finger-grooved trays. - **Product Design:** Opportunity for product designers to focus on creating designs that make handling items, such as trays, easier and more efficient. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cup-Integrated Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pairingware.md) - [Handle-Free Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinch-hold.md) - [Captivating Tonal Drinking Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podio-cup.md) - [Modular Airline Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/system-tray.md) - [Cocktail-Resembling Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-chair.md) - [Multifunctional Beverage Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermobag-drink-carrier.md) - [Unique Upcycled Serving Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-wine-bottle-appetizer-tray.md) - [Table Manners-Teaching Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-tableware.md) - [Shifting Hydration Cup Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilting-water-cup.md)