# Modern Circular Cutlery This Modern Cutlery Plays with a Simple Geometrical Shape By Gurveer Brah | Published 2015-09-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cutlery References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3051035/alessis-modernist-cutlery-features-sporks-shovels-and-balloon-spoons?partner=rss) & [alessi](http://www.alessi.com/en/products/detail/is02-collo-alto-cutlery-flatware-set) This modern cutlery features a sleek and polished design while still adding elements of whimsy to create a fantastically unusual collection. In a collaboration with French designer Inga Sempé, 'Alessi' released the 'Collo Alto' cutlery set. The line draws inspiration from Sempé's 'IS01' risotto spoon and its design features a thin and light neck with an accentuated circular scoop. This collection fuses elements of the circle and turns it into a balloon-based design with a thin neck and an abundantly round spoon. These pieces feature a decadent design that looks absolutely effortless. The [collection of modern cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trasa-home) also features inclusions of several [unusual pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection) as well. The most notable would be a spork that still features the rounded design with multiple points for utility. There is also a spoon shaped like a shovel that is playfully inspired by the expression of "shoveling down your food." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Circular Cutlery Design:** Businesses can explore innovative ways to incorporate circular design principles into cutlery or other household items. - **Whimsical and Practical Cutlery Design:** The combination of playful design elements and functional features presents opportunities for businesses to create unique and practical cutlery sets. - **Collaborations with Renowned Designers:** Partnering with well-known artists and designers can lead to the creation of innovative and visually appealing cutlery collections. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchenware:** Companies in the kitchenware industry can explore modern and playful cutlery designs that add both style and functionality to their product lines. - **Home Decor:** Incorporating whimsical and visually striking cutlery sets could add personality and charm to a company's home decor offerings. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can enhance their guests' dining experiences by providing them with unique and memorable cutlery sets, potentially leading to increased customer loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashionable Fusion Cutlery Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rething-cutlery.md) - [Durable Sustainable Cutlery Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lollo.md) - [Speculative Cutlery Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-spoon.md) - [Machine-Made Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gcode-flatware.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing Cutlery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-utensil-set.md) - [Comprehensive Contemporary Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-knife-set.md) - [Card-Size Travel Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-cutlery.md) - [Cherry Wooden Cutlery Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jersey-cutlery.md) - [Flatpack Metal Utensil Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uphold-cutlery.md)