# Clamping Cutlery The Magic Spoon by Ivan Erkic Has a Cling-On Design By Summer Luu | Published 2011-03-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-spoon References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/03/15/the-magical-bend/) & [icdesign.rs](http://www.icdesign.rs/) The Magic Spoon by Ivan Erkic is exactly the kind of cutlery set I need in my kitchen. As a caffeine addict, I love to wake up to a [warm cup of joe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinch-hold). Alongside biscuits or a bagel, my morning breakfast is a delight but placing everything on a cup and saucer makes things incredibly wobbly and I never fail to drop something. With the Magic Spoon, this nifty tool is clamped securely to the glassware. There are also [matching forks and knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrousel-flatware) that grip on to plates for clumsy eaters like me. The multi-functional Magic Spoon can also be used to seal food packages that require a utensil so you'll never have to reach into the [cutlery drawer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-utensil-set) because it's readily on-hand. The Magic Spoon won the 2010 Kitchen Tools award by ICDesign, as it should for its clever cutlery design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Clamping Utensils:** Innovative utensils with clamping designs can eliminate the need for separate plates or bowls to hold food and drinks. - **Multi-functional Kitchen Tools:** Designing Multi-functional kitchen tools that serve multiple purposes can increase efficiency and convenience in the kitchen. - **Sustainable Utensil Design:** Creating eco-friendly utensil designs can help reduce plastic waste and promote sustainability in the kitchen. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchenware:** New designs in the kitchenware industry that incorporate clamping designs can provide a unique value proposition for consumers. - **Food Packaging:** The design of multi-functional utensils can have potential applications in food packaging industry that may require an attached utensil for convenience. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry can promote the design of eco-friendly utensils as a way to reduce plastic waste and encourage more sustainable practices in the kitchen. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Functional Pasta Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-pasta-spoon.md) - [Utensil Holding Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1handmug.md) - [Magnetic Titanium Utensil Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eati-mag.md) - [Multi-Functional Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-kitchen-tools.md) - [Speculative Cutlery Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-spoon.md) - [Durable Sustainable Cutlery Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lollo.md) - [Cup-Integrated Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pairingware.md) - [Ergonomic Instant Noodle Forks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-x-nissin-the-fork.md) - [Stackable Magnetic Dinnerwares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-windsor-magware-magnetic-bowls-and-plates.md)