# Ergonomic Scoop Shovels The 'Stealth Shovel' Keeps Materials Within to Distribute Weight Evenly By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scoop-shovel References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/09/29/the-back-saving-shovel/) & [tbacdesign](http://tbacdesign.com/) The 'Stealth Shovel' is a scoop shovel that builds on the original design of the shovel to help ensure that each use is kept as efficient as possible. Named after the [geometric shape and sleek aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-house) is has, the 'Stealth Shovel' works more efficiently to scoop materials for movement. When the 'Stealth Shovel' is dug into a pile of dirt or rocks, the materials are scooped within and distributed evenly without letting any spill over. This enables the scoop shovel to maintain a proper balance without letting any of the materials spill away. The 'Stealth Shovel' is the design work of Troy Backhouse and is the winner of the prestigious [Red Dot Award for design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-toolbox-workstation). Although not currently available for sale, the design of the 'Stealth Shovel' could help to make jobs such as [gardening and construction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livio) better. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 23% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Efficient Scoop Shovels:** Innovative scoop shovel designs are focused on maximizing efficiency and preventing material spillage. - **Balanced Material Distribution:** Shovel designs are incorporating features that distribute materials evenly, improving balance and ease of use. - **Aesthetic and Functional Design:** Shovel designs are being recognized for their aesthetic appeal and practicality, winning design awards. ### Where This Applies - **Gardening:** Innovative shovel designs offer opportunities to improve efficiency and ease of use in gardening tasks such as soil movement and planting. - **Construction:** Construction industry can benefit from shovel designs that prevent material spillage, making tasks like digging and moving construction materials more efficient. - **Outdoor Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of outdoor equipment have the opportunity to create shovel designs that combine aesthetic appeal and functional improvements for various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Snow Shovels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-snow-shovel.md) - [Cheeky Bathroom Plungers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-plunger.md) - [Ice Cream Sandwich Scoops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-sandwich-scoop.md) - [Speculative Cutlery Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-spoon.md) - [Innovative Camping Multi-tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-multitools.md) - [Sweeping Lawn Debris Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardena-leaf-lawn-collector.md) - [Ergomatically Shaped Scissors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergomatically-shaped-scissors-ergomatically-shaped-scissors-with-a-bat-desi.md) - [Transparent Ultra-Long Shoehorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/align-line.md) - [Nature Care Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livio.md)