# Pinching Seasoning Shakers The 'Pinch' Pepper and Salt Shakers are Inspired by Recipe Seasoning By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-04-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-shakers References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/04/03/the-salt-bae-shaker/) The common instruction to add a [pinch of salt or pepper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angus-oink-salts) is taken as inspiration with the 'Pinch' pepper and salt shakers that work to be held in such a manner. Featuring a larger base and a slimmer top, the 'Pinch' shakers are intended to be held in the manner that one would form their hands if they were adding a pinch of seasoning to a recipe. The 'Pinch' pepper and salt shakers are the design work of Luke Mastrangelo and feature a decidedly simple yet modern aesthetic. The design of the shakers draws inspiration from the very recipes they are intended to be used for seasoning for a holistic expression of the very action behind a recipe instruction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Recipe-inspired Kitchenware:** Opportunity to create more kitchen tools inspired by common recipe instructions, such as adding a pinch of seasoning. - **Simple Yet Modern Design:** Designers can focus on creating simple yet modern designs for everyday kitchen items, like salt and pepper shakers. - **Ergonomic Kitchenware:** Creating ergonomic kitchenware can improve the user experience and make cooking more efficient. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry can continue to create innovative products to make cooking and seasoning easier and more efficient. - **Product Design:** Designers can focus on creating simple yet functional products, like the 'Pinch' shakers, to improve the user experience. - **Home Goods:** Opportunities to create simple and functional home goods, like the 'Pinch' shakers, that make everyday tasks more efficient and enjoyable. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Flavor Low-Calorie Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinch-of-nom-x-flava-it.md) - [Contemporary Pepper Grinder Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zjddg.md) - [MSG Shaker Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaker-sets.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) - [Warm Wooden Condiment Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michele-de-lucchi.md) - [Handle-Free Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinch-hold.md) - [Premium Peppercorn Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-peppercorn.md) - [Smart Spice Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravity-grinder.md)