# Modern Herb Grinders This Mortar and Pestle Set Was Made Through 3D-Printing By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-08-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mortar-and-pestle References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/pill-mortar-pestle-by-bambu-studio-for-othr/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [othr](https://www.othr.com/products/pill-mortar-pestle/) Mortars and pestles have long been used to [crush herbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herb-storage-container) to make pharmaceutical concoctions and the ones designed by [Bambu Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-airless-bicycle) have a more modern twist. Called the 'Pill Mortar and Pestle,' the device's design was led by Javier Moreno and was created through a process that is anything but traditional -- through 3D-printing. The object is made from porcelain and is either matte black or white in color. Its sleek finish and modernized design offer a fresh twist on an object that had more use in history than it does now. By re-invigorating the concept of a [mortar and pestle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-home-object), Bambu Studio has created an object that works as a functional talking point in the home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modernized Mortar and Pestle Designs:** The combination of 3D-printing technology and innovative designs offers opportunities to create modern and functional mortar and pestle sets. - **Redefining Traditional Objects:** Reinventing historically significant objects using modern technologies can create disruptive innovation opportunities and enhance their functionality. - **Functional Talking Points:** Combining aesthetics and functionality in everyday objects can create unique conversation starters for home decor. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Using modern design approaches to create functional and visually appealing home decor items can disrupt the traditional market. - **Pharmaceuticals:** Incorporating 3D-printing technology into the creation of pharmaceutical tools like mortars and pestles can enhance efficiency and accuracy in pharmaceutical preparations. - **Kitchenware:** Integrating modern design and technology into kitchenware, such as mortar and pestle sets, can offer more efficient and stylish cooking tools for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Cannabis Grinder Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cannabis-grinder.md) - [Modern Geometric Artful Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-collection-1.md) - [Sleek Portable Coffee Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocinare-essence.md) - [3D-Printed Meditation-Supporting Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditation-tablet.md) - [Macaron-Resembling Colorful Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sucuk-bratwurst.md) - [Layered Cannabis Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-grinders.md) - [Contemporary Pepper Grinder Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zjddg.md) - [Midcentury Modern Coffee Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smeg-cgf01-coffee-grinder.md) - [Vampire-Inspired Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-crusher.md)