# Cheating Chopsticks Tukaani by Lincoln Kayiwa Helps Get Rid of Sushi Woes By Happy Hotelier | Published 2009-07-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tukaani-by-lincoln-kayiwa-chopsticks-for-the-clumsy References: [happyhotelier](http://www.happyhotelier.com/2009/07/13/tukaani-chopsticks-for-westerners-by-lincoln-kayiwa/) & [kayiwa.fi](http://www.kayiwa.fi) It looks like a diaper pin or a hair pin, but it isn’t. Helsinki, Finland, based designer Lincoln Kayiwa was inspired by the toucan bird when he designed the sterling silver Tukaani, a [connected set of chopsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eati-mag) for the clumsy among us. A killer tool for the [sushi aficionado](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funamori-platter-set). The loop is the key element: it holds and lets you manipulate the chopsticks and can also be used to hang, store and display the Tukaani. In addition, it is eco-friendly as it prevents tons of waste chopsticks. Lincoln Kayiwa was born in an architectural family in Kampala, Uganda in 1979. He graduated from the [University of Art and Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuchibashi) in Helsinki, Utah in 2008. He currently lives and works in Helsinki. He is also the designer of the Dino coat hangers featured here as a skeleton closet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Connected Chopsticks:** Opportunity for developing smart utensils that improve dining experiences and offer additional functionality. - **Eco-friendly Utensils:** Rise in demand for environmentally conscious dining utensils that reduce waste and promote sustainability. - **Multi-purpose Dining Tools:** Growing market for innovative utensils that serve multiple functions and enhance convenience during meal times. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchenware:** Opportunity for kitchenware manufacturers to create connected utensils that enhance user experience. - **Sustainable Products:** Opportunity for companies in the sustainable products industry to develop eco-friendly dining utensils. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to offer multi-purpose dining tools that also serve as stylish display items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Culture-Honoring Spiralled Chopsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rassen-chopstick.md) - [Interchangeable All-in-One Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinchy-cutlery.md) - [Crow Beak-Inspired Tweezers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuchibashi.md) - [Durable Sustainable Cutlery Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lollo.md) - [Five-In-One Titanium EDC Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-edc-tool.md) - [Taste-Adjusting Chopsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasteadjusting-chopsticks.md) - [Inclusive Tactile Cutlery Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactil.md) - [Chopstick-Crafted Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renew-by-trinity.md) - [Saltiness-Enhancing Electric Chopsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-chopsticks.md)