# Punny Pie Pans Garrett Heath's Pi-Shaped Pie Pan Lets Math Lovers Create Physical Pi By | Published 2013-08-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pie-pans References: [lostateminor](http://www.lostateminor.com/2013/08/13/now-you-can-bake-a-pie-in-the-shape-of-pi/) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pinojo/pi-pans-the-geekiest-way-to-bake-a-pie) Dessert lover Garrett Heath has found a way to successfully combine sweets with numbers with his new Pi-Shaped pie pans. These pans are awesomely punny, as they are used to [bake pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pie-vending-machine), while being shaped like the numerical figure Pi. Pi, which is known as a mathematical constant with near infinite decimals, beginning with 3.14, has been the butt of a ton of [dessert-related jokes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lie-pie) due to its name. Heath has worked off of these running jokes in creating his Pi-shaped pie pans. Not only do these pie pans create [delicious desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-crunch-dessert), but their pi shape, with its cool, flowing swirls, makes for some really interesting creations. With pies made from these pans, bakers will definitely be the topic of conversation at a ton of pot lucks, dinner parties, and, of course, mathematician get-togethers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Punny Pie Pans:** Create unique and conversation-starting desserts with pi-shaped pie pans. - **Math-lover's Baking:** Combine sweets with numbers in innovative ways, appealing to math enthusiasts. - **Novelty Kitchenware:** Tap into the demand for quirky and unique kitchen products that showcase personality and creativity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Baking and Cookware:** Incorporate pi-shaped pie pans into the baking and cookware industry, offering a fun twist on traditional baking tools. - **Gifts and Novelty Items:** Position pi-shaped pie pans as quirky gifts and novelty items for math enthusiasts and dessert lovers alike. - **Event and Party Planning:** Cater to the demand for unique and attention-grabbing desserts by providing pi-shaped pie pans for events and theme parties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Love-Inspired Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-pie-punches.md) - [Intricate Baking Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shortbread-heart-baking-pan.md) - [Miniature Baking Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/williams-sonoma-classic-mini-hand-pie-molds.md) - [Creative Pie-Inspired Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieinspired-doughnuts.md) - [Meaty Baked Pie Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pukka-pies-products.md) - [Mathematics-Themed Retail Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-pi-day.md) - [Sweet Nutella-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-pizza1.md) - [Pie Crust Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pie-crust-cookies.md) - [Mathematical Pizza Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pi-day-pizza-promotion.md)