# Miniature Rodent Spice Dispensers These Nice Mice Salt & Pepper Shakers are Adorably Designed By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-04-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spice-dispensers References: [neatoshop](http://www.neatoshop.com/product/Nice-Mice-Salt-Pepper-Shakers) & [shop.fark](https://shop.fark.com/product/Nice-Mice-Salt-Pepper-Shakers) While most people would shudder at the sight of a mouse running around in their house, these miniature rodent spice dispensers feature these little critters in the most adorable form that surely won't scare you away. These creatively designed salt and pepper shakers are shaped like super small mice, equipped with pink noses and ears. Taking a more cute approach to these often despised creatures, these seasoning dispensers are a great way to add some humorous touches to your dinnertime meals. What better way to add some laughter at the table then by having items next to your dishes that resemble miniature rodents? Even if you don't care for these little rodents, the Nice Mice Salt & Pepper Shakers would be the perfect gag gift for your friends or family. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Adorable Kitchen Accessories:** Creative and cute kitchen accessories are gaining popularity and offer opportunities for disruptive innovation in kitchenware design. - **Humorous Table Settings:** Humorous and playful table settings are becoming a trend, creating opportunities for innovative dining experiences. - **Animal-shaped Seasoning Dispensers:** Animal-shaped seasoning dispensers are a popular trend in kitchenware design, opening up opportunities to create new and unique food presentation devices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry can capitalize on the trend towards creative and playful design by developing unique products like animal-shaped seasoning dispensers. - **Gifts and Novelties:** The gifts and novelty market can take advantage of the trend towards humorous tabletop decor by offering products such as miniature rodent spice dispensers as gag gifts. - **Food Presentation:** The food presentation industry can leverage the trend towards animal-shaped seasoning dispensers by creating unique and playful serving devices that enhance dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual Spice Shaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stui.md) - [Critter-Like Kid-Friendly Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-grejsimojs-mouse-speaker.md) - [Unique Hybrid Mystery Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-x-vegetable-gachapon.md) - [Minimalist Shell-Like Mice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabio-verdelli-design-studio.md) - [MSG Shaker Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaker-sets.md) - [Anime-Inspired Mouse Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brando-pokemon-pikachu-wireless-mouse.md) - [Chromatic Hip Mini Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-pop-mouse.md) - [Extra-Spicy Hot Pepper Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-hot-pepper-grinder-set.md) - [Tabletop Seed Shakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/munchy-seeds-need-seeds.md)