# Synergized Utensil Hybrids The Snappable Spork Packs Necessary Flatware into One Piece By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-01-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spork References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5978918/this-snappable-spork-could-see-you-through-a-whole-meal) & [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/01/25/clever-cutlery/) Bring a home-made lunch with you usually requires a couple different utensils to get through the meal, but the snappable spork packs all the utensils you'll need in one ergonomic design. Starting off looking like an alien-like tool, the snappable spork is first a spoon; for the next course, simple snap the utensil in half for a convenient [knife and fork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eati-mag). The clever design is a fantastic idea for food chains, as the process of purchasing [one-time utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutlery-dispenser) could be cut down significantly by only requiring an ordering of one [multi-use utensil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-edc-tool) as opposed to three different ones. On a consumer level, the snappable spork is great for on-the-go individuals and those looking to make lunch time (and their daily routine as a whole) that much more efficient. So, watch out for when these bad boys show up at your fave take-away spot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multi-use Utensils:** Designing utensils that can serve more than one purpose leads to convenience and efficiency for consumers on-the-go and cuts down significantly on the production of one-time use utensils for food chains. - **Ergonomic Flatware Design:** Creating flatware designs that are easy to use and comfortable in the hand can provide opportunities for disruptive innovation in the restaurant and hospitality industries. - **Sustainable Utensil Solutions:** Incorporating reusable utensil options can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to implement sustainable practices and reduce waste in the food industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Chains:** Adopting multi-use utensils can help food chains cut down significantly on one-time utensil purchases and reduce waste. - **Consumer Goods:** Introducing ergonomic and efficient utensil designs can lead to increased demand for innovative and convenient consumer goods. - **Hospitality:** Investing in sustainable and innovative flatware solutions can provide disruptive opportunities for hotels and restaurants to reduce waste and provide more efficient options for guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flatpack Metal Utensil Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uphold-cutlery.md) - [Card-Size Travel Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-cutlery.md) - [Wearable QSR Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-finger-sporks.md) - [Interchangeable Component Cutlery Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opinel-picnic-cutlery-kit.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) - [Ultra-Durable Reusable Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiultra-k-sporkit.md) - [Versatile Kitchen Multi-Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-multitools.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing Cutlery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-utensil-set.md)