# Cleverly Sectioned Seasonings The Spice Palette by Risa Takeuchi is Made for First Time Cooks By Meghan Young | Published 2016-03-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spice-palette References: [packagingoftheworld](http://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2016/03/spice-palette-student-project.html) People who decide to use their kitchen as originally intended instead of a second closet or a place to check the time may need some extra help along the way -- enter the Spice Palette. Although tackling only one of many problems faced when breaking the cooking seal, it will help first time cooks be more efficient and effective. Designed by Risa Takeuchi, a communication design student studying at [Pratt Institute](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-lamp), the [Spice Palette sections the seasoning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flava-people-and-hellofresh) so as to make it unnecessary to measure, easy to clean up afterwards and even easier to store. As written on Packaging of the World, "Since this project was developed as a sub-brand for Fresh Direct, shipping-friendly, and easy convenient method of marketing spices were the main focus of this design." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Efficiency in Seasoning:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing seasoning products that are pre-sectioned for easy measurement and clean-up. - **Streamlined Cooking Experience:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating kitchen products that simplify and enhance the cooking process for first-time cooks. - **Convenient Spice Storage:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing innovative spice storage solutions that are easy to use and store. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchenware and Cooking Utensils:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the kitchenware industry to create products that improve the efficiency and ease of cooking for beginners. - **Food Delivery and Meal Kit Services:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the food delivery industry to incorporate pre-sectioned seasoning products into their meal kits and packages. - **Packaging and Labeling:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the packaging and labeling industry to develop shipping-friendly and convenient spice packaging solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cooking-Inspired Spice Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alicias-spice-co.md) - [Customizable Spice Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-spice.md) - [Dual Spice Shaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stui.md) - [Functional Spice Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-spice-collection.md) - [Spice Starter Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spice-starter-set.md) - [AI-Powered Spice Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-spice-dispenser.md) - [Spice Mixes Gift Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pr-spices.md) - [Essential Spice Starter Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-spice.md) - [Kid-Friendly Gourmet Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gustus-vitae-kids-menu.md)