# Grafitti-Friendly Serving Platters Natural Slate Cheese Board Lets You Label Your Goodies By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2008-12-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grafitti-friendly-serving-platters-natural-slate-cheese-board References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/260241368905941095/Slate-Cheese-Board-with-Handles) & [kitchencritic](http://www.kitchencritic.co.uk/2008/12/natural_slate_cheese_board.html) There’s nothing worse than eating from a buffet with untitled dishes and ending up with your mouth on fire from a spoonful of unexpected chili. Likewise, it’s best to know what kind of cheese you are about to bite into before you end up with a mouthful of cultured mold. This graffiti-friendly [natural slate cheese board](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-cheese-boards), which allows you to write the names on them with chalk, is the perfect way to give your guests a heads up on the [cheese choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borden-grilled-cheese-swatch-book) you have on offer. The added benefit is that the stone board helps to [keep the cheeses cool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chill-board) as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Graffiti-friendly Serving Platters:** Innovative serving platters that allow users to label food items with chalk, enhancing the dining experience. - **Personalized Food Presentation:** A trend towards customizable food presentation that allows guests to easily identify and choose their desired dishes. - **Functional Design in Tableware:** The integration of practical features like labeling tools into serving platters, enhancing their usability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Hotels, restaurants, and catering companies can incorporate graffiti-friendly serving platters to improve communication and customer satisfaction. - **Event Planning:** Planners can offer personalized food presentation options at events to create a unique and interactive dining experience. - **Food and Beverage Packaging:** Manufacturers can explore the use of labeling technologies for food packaging to provide clear and informative product information to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artsy Serving Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoresin-accented-cheese-and-charcuterie-serving-boards.md) - [Festive Pre-Made Cheese Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-cheese-board.md) - [Ultra-Slick Cheese Board Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-board-set.md) - [Elegant Snack Platter Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hors-doeuvres-set.md) - [Cheese Board Tutorial Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/that-cheese-plate.md) - [Cheese-Themed Entertaining Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/that-cheese-plate-wants-to-party.md) - [Multifunctional Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latticeboard-multipurpose-kitchen-board.md) - [Sommelier-Approved Charcuterie Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-pairing-board.md) - [Intricate Wooden Serving Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-serving-board.md)