# Self-Resting Cooking Tools These Smart Cooking Tools Prove They are Comrades in the Kitchen By Simal Yilmaz | Published 2013-02-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-cooking-tools References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5982256/these-cooking-tools-can-rest-on-the-side-of-your-pan-like-magic) & [kibisi](http://kibisi.com/) Designed by KiBiSi, these [smart cooking tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ods) gently rest themselves while you throw it down in the kitchen. Cooking a large or a rushed meal can get hectic if one doesn't have the most ergonomic tools to support them through it. These [minimalist and ultra-functional spatulas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-fresher) come with a slit at the back of them to rest on a pot or a pan while you complete your work. They not only take up less space by doing so, but also maintain a desirable level of hygiene by not contacting surfaces around the kitchen before they touch your food. The utensils can be used for both [cooking and serving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material-kitchen) and their effortlessly assisting nature make them an ideal pair of comrades to keep in every kitchen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Cooking Tools:** Designing smart cooking tools that provide convenience and efficiency in the kitchen. - **Ergonomic Kitchen Tools:** Developing ergonomic kitchen tools that support users during cooking, reducing stress and improving productivity. - **Minimalist Utensils:** Creating minimalist utensils that prioritize functionality and space-saving without compromising hygiene. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchen Utensils:** Manufacturing innovative kitchen utensils with self-resting features to improve the cooking experience. - **Smart Home Appliances:** Integrating smart cooking tools into the ecosystem of smart home appliances for a seamless cooking process. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating minimalist and functional kitchen utensils into interior design concepts to create efficient and visually appealing cooking spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Functional Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-kitchen-tools.md) - [Sustainable Kitchen Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legni-collection.md) - [Chef-Style Kitchen Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caraway-4.md) - [Minimalist Pan-Cleaning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pancleaning-tool.md) - [Elevated Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-kitchen-tools.md) - [Multi-Color Kitchen Tongs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multicolor-kitchen-tongs.md) - [Pink-Forward Practical Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/practical-kitchen-tools.md) - [Aesthetically Functional Chopsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restless-chopsticks-tableware.md) - [Space-Saving Cookwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacesaving-cookware.md)