# Sparkling LED Cutlery 'LightWARE' Illuminates Your Dinner in Style By Alexandra Choli | Published 2009-02-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-led-cutlery-lightware-concept-illuminates-david-veldkamp References: [hometone.org](http://www.hometone.org/entry/lightware-cutlery-dine-in-elegance/) Candlelight is so last century; if you really want to amaze with a romantic but refreshing atmosphere, take your chances with the magnificent 'lightWARE' set. The charming cutlery illuminates your culinary creations and produces a truly unique experience for you and your loved one. Even better, make it a gourmet party treat and enjoy the energy with all your best mates. Designed by David Veldkamp, the luminous concept features a silver front end and a beautifully engraved crystal body, inside which lies a tiny LED. The soft colorful light emitted by the innovative cutlery gives a visual flavor to your dining and also ensures that you will not miss any of your precious bites. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **LED Cutlery:** The integration of LED technology into cutlery offers a unique and innovative dining experience. - **Smart Dining:** Cutlery incorporating LED technology opens up exciting opportunities for smart dining solutions. - **Eco-friendly Dining:** LED cutlery offers an eco-friendly alternative to traditional dining experiences that waste energy. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Restaurants and hotels could utilize LED cutlery to offer a unique dining experience and set themselves apart from the competition. - **Event Planning:** LED cutlery offers an innovative addition to event planning and could be used for weddings, parties, and other special occasions. - **Design:** Designers could incorporate LED technology into cutlery to create unique and functional products that stand out in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Light-Manipulating Tableware Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iitala.md) - [Fashionable Fusion Cutlery Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rething-cutlery.md) - [Sculptural Flatware Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrousel-flatware.md) - [Aesthetically Functional Chopsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restless-chopsticks-tableware.md) - [Machine-Made Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gcode-flatware.md) - [Durable Sustainable Cutlery Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lollo.md) - [Mesmerizing Bright Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draga-aurel1.md) - [Tea-Light Candle Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-grill.md) - [Romantic Modern Lighting Sources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wick-s.md)