# Culinary Utensil Hybrids Spoon Plus Brings an East Meets West Aesthetic By Matt Ho | Published 2011-08-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spoon-plus References: [therecraft](http://therecraft.com/post/8382750259/spoon-plus-by-aissa-logerot) & [aissalogerot](http://www.aissalogerot.com/#/projects/spoonplus/) The Spoon Plus is a utensil hybrid that functions as both a spoon and chopsticks. So if you've had a ton of trouble using chopsticks in the past, this useful accessory provides a [useful alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactil). It's easy to use as well; simply slip the head of the spoon that Logerot customized onto the front of the chopsticks and now you've got a functional scooper in your grasp. Suppose you want to revert back to Asia's [traditional utensil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikr-fork), just take it off and you can use the [spoon as a saucer for sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ototo-and-everyplate). The Spoon Plus is just a concept, but one that could easily translate into production. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 64% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Utensil Hybrids:** Innovative combination of traditional kitchen utensils create new opportunities for product development. - **Combining East and West:** Blending elements of different cultures can create unique and functional products for the global market. - **Simplicity and Functionality:** Streamlining the use of multiple utensils into one can create convenience and time-saving options for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchenware:** Developing new products that combine traditional utensils can lead to new market opportunities for manufacturers. - **Food and Beverage:** Creating utensil hybrids that cater to specific cuisines can enhance the experience and enjoyment of eating for consumers. - **Travel Accessories:** Designing portable utensil hybrids can add convenience for travelers looking to experience different cultures and cuisines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Functional Pasta Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-pasta-spoon.md) - [Speculative Cutlery Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-spoon.md) - [Interchangeable All-in-One Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinchy-cutlery.md) - [French Fry Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spoon-friez.md) - [Multi-Functional Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-kitchen-tools.md) - [Sauce-Included Multifunctional Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saurk.md) - [Ergonomic Instant Noodle Forks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-x-nissin-the-fork.md) - [Edible Ice Cream Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ministop-edible-spoon.md) - [Aesthetically Functional Chopsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restless-chopsticks-tableware.md)