# Pest-Infested Cutting Boards The NIBBLED Cheeseboard & Knife Mimics Mice in Walls By Jason Soy | Published 2012-07-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nibbled-cheeseboard-knife References: [monstereatsdesign.tumblr](http://monstereatsdesign.tumblr.com/post/27996588193/ashevilleartmuseum-this-well-designed-fun-and) & [fredandfriends](http://fredandfriends.com/products/view/nibbled-cheeseboard-knife) Normally, the thought of mice surrounding my food would make me lose my appetite, but with this NIBBLED Cheeseboard & Knife, mice are actually a welcomed ally. Designed to resemble a rodent coming out of a hole in the wall, the NIBBLED Cheeseboard & Knife is in actuality a [cutting board and knife](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-steelport-steelcore) in disguise. The [blade of the knife](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-task-knife) is connected to a plastic handle and is supposed to resemble the tail of a mouse, making the novelty item quite humorous to use. The NIBBLED Cheeseboard & Knife was designed by Liz Dubois-FRED Studio and weighs approximately 1.95 lbs. Its dimensions measure 1.75 x 8.5 x 7.5 inches and the board itself is made from woodware. The NIBBLED Cheeseboard & Knife also comes with a humorous tagline that reads, “At rest, he nests!” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Novelty Kitchen Products:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating unique and humorous kitchen products like the NIBBLED Cheeseboard & Knife. - **Disguised Kitchen Tools:** The trend of designing kitchen tools that mimic everyday objects presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation, as seen in the NIBBLED Cheeseboard & Knife. - **Humorous Culinary Accessories:** There is a growing demand for culinary accessories that add humor and playfulness to the kitchen, indicating an opportunity for disruptive innovation, as demonstrated by the NIBBLED Cheeseboard & Knife. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchenware Industry:** The kitchenware industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating unique and novelty products like the NIBBLED Cheeseboard & Knife into their offerings. - **Gift and Novelty Industry:** The gift and novelty industry can leverage the trend of humorous kitchen products to create unique and surprising gift options, similar to the NIBBLED Cheeseboard & Knife. - **Home Decor Industry:** The home decor industry can tap into the demand for playful and humorous culinary accessories, like the NIBBLED Cheeseboard & Knife, to offer distinctive and entertaining pieces for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Sided Charcuterie Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revel-cheese-knife.md) - [Multifunctional Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latticeboard-multipurpose-kitchen-board.md) - [Portable Knife-Equipped Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baca-board.md) - [Luxe Cheese Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marble-cheese-knives.md) - [Multifunctional Serving Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convertible-serving-board-trio.md) - [Minimalist Preparation Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudra-cutting-board.md) - [Intricate Wooden Serving Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-serving-board.md) - [Artsy Serving Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoresin-accented-cheese-and-charcuterie-serving-boards.md) - [Ultra-Slick Cheese Board Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-board-set.md)