# 10 Unique Salt & Pepper Shakers By Ayman | Published 2008-06-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-pepper-shakers-cluster References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/arabaquarius) We all have different taste when it comes to how salty or spicy we like our food. So a pair of [Salt & Pepper shakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaken) at the table is important to keep everyone happy and satisfied. But what about design? With a utensil this popular, creative folks are always trying to infuse their lifestyle or passion into the design. Trend Hunter has seen everything, from cigarette-shaped shakers that substitute the bad habit of smoking, to the geeky lego and keyboard shakers. And as you've come to expect from the [eco-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michele-de-lucchi) Trend Hunter, we included a special section on [recycled shaker designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maldon-salt-gift-set) as well. Enjoy 10 of the most popular and unique shaker designs: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 84% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Design-driven Salt & Pepper Shakers:** Opportunity to disrupt the traditional salt and pepper shaker market by introducing aesthetically pleasing and innovative designs. - **Eco-friendly Shaker Designs:** Opportunity to capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable and recycled products by creating shakers made from eco-friendly materials. - **Functional and Novelty Shakers:** Opportunity to create shakers that serve a dual purpose or have novelty features to enhance the dining experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry can explore new design possibilities in the production of unique salt and pepper shakers. - **Eco-friendly Products:** The eco-friendly products industry can create sustainable shaker designs that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Novelty Gift Items:** The novelty gift industry can market functional and creative salt and pepper shakers as unique gifting options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [MSG Shaker Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaker-sets.md) - [Extra-Spicy Hot Pepper Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-hot-pepper-grinder-set.md) - [Contemporary Pepper Grinder Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zjddg.md) - [Tabletop Seed Shakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/munchy-seeds-need-seeds.md) - [Functional Table Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-seasonings.md) - [Premium Peppercorn Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-peppercorn.md) - [Creative Dipping Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-sea.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md) - [Smart Spice Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravity-grinder.md)