# Bird Nest Egg Cups Shapeways Makes Breakfast Time Fun with These Eggcellent Servers By John Ibbitson | Published 2012-02-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapeways References: [shapeways](http://www.shapeways.com/model/213154/birdsnest_eggcups_duo.html?gid=mg) & [shapeways](http://www.shapeways.com) Possibly the cutest egg cups you’ve ever seen, these bird's nest eggcups from online retailer Shapeways, a specialty shop that features uniquely designed objects, make for an adorable way to serve up breakfast. Their minimalist design is crafted to look like a bird’s nest with a little mommy bird perching on the nest's edge. The egg cups are red or silver in color and sold in sets of two for the reasonable price of $13.27. Assuming that eating a [boiled egg](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-flights) out of a pretend nest doesn’t remind you too much of the fact that your breakfast was once sitting in a real nest, the bird's nest eggcups from Shapeways are sure to bring some fun to the breakfast table. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 46% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Animal-inspired Tableware:** The popularity of bird nest egg cups demonstrates a growing trend of animal-inspired tableware. - **Minimalist Design:** The minimalist design of the bird nest egg cups shows a trend towards simple and functional tableware. - **Playful Breakfast Accessories:** The bird nest eggcups reflect a larger trend of playful and whimsical breakfast accessories. ### Where This Applies - **Tableware Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of tableware can capitalize on the trend of animal-inspired and minimalist design to create new product lines. - **Kitchenware Retail:** Retailers of kitchenware can offer a wider selection of playful and whimsical breakfast accessories to meet consumer demand. - **Online Specialty Retail:** Online stores featuring unique and innovative designs like Shapeways can continue to create and sell niche products like the bird nest egg cups. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lifelike Egg Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-candles-1.md) - [Minimalist Experimental Egg Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-egg-racks.md) - [Breakfast-Inspired Easter Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-egg-easter.md) - [Easter-Themed Kitchen Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easterthemed-kitchen.md) - [Scrambled Egg Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-scrambled-eggs.md) - [Wooden Minimal Nesting Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-boxes.md) - [Bird-Inspired Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdinspired-speaker.md) - [Cost-Conscious Egg Cartons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartons-of-eggs.md) - [Nesting Gem-Like Drinking Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upsidedownside-glasses.md)