# Contoured Mess-Free Cutting Boards The 'SliceX' Cutting Board Keeps Food Aligned During Prep By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-02-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slicex-cutting-board References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/02/11/a-cutting-board-that-cuts-prep-time-in-half/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1378602135/slicex-a-new-kind-of-kitchen-cutting-board) The 'SliceX' cutting board comes as a simple yet highly effective way to prepare fresh ingredients without having to worry about making a mess or keeping them in place as you cut. Featuring an X-inspired design that will cradle foods as you chop, the device can be used with a wide array of different fruits, vegetables, nuts and much more to quickly prepare them for cooking or serving in seconds. Crafted from heavy-duty HDPE, the cutting board is dishwasher-safe and [easy on knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-knives) to ensure it's simple to incorporate into your process in the kitchen. Designed by Dan Beltramo, the 'SliceX' cutting board comes apart into two pieces to allow for [easy storage in any kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-fresher). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 96% | 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) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mess-free Prep:** Innovative cutting board designs that focus on eliminating mess and making food prep more efficient - **Contoured Cutting Boards:** Cutting boards with designs that allow for easy and secure placement of food items during prep - **Multi-functional Cutting Boards:** Cutting boards with multiple built-in functions that aid in the prep process ### Where This Applies - **Kitchenware:** Opportunities for kitchenware companies to develop products that are easy to use, clean, and store - focusing on customer's prep needs - **Retail:** Disruptive opportunities for retail companies to sell more innovative and efficient kitchen tools and products - **E-commerce:** An increase in the demand for innovative kitchenware could open up a new market for online retailers or e-commerce platforms ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Preparation Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudra-cutting-board.md) - [Portable Knife-Equipped Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baca-board.md) - [Smart Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versaware.md) - [Intelligent Preparation Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4t7-smart-chopping-board.md) - [High-Performance Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-steelport-steelcore.md) - [Heavy-Duty Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicurean-bbq-board.md) - [Display-Equipped Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blok-smart-cutting-board.md) - [Multifunctional Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latticeboard-multipurpose-kitchen-board.md) - [Ultra-Fast Slicing Kitchen Helpers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormcut.md)