# Spillage-Proof Spoons This Unique Spoon is Designed for People With Motor Control Disorders By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-spoon References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/sup-spoon/33627/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/4cdesign/eat-more-chat-more-spill-less-a-spoon-for-shaky-ha) The S'up Spoon is a unique spoon, developed by Scottish design engineering consultants 4c Design, that is designed for people with [motor control issues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactil) that cause their hands to shake. The spoon is something that's easy to take for granted, but people with motor control problems often have a hard time using one without frustrating spills. This unique spoon was inspired by Grant Douglas, a man who suffers from cerebral palsy. A computer science graduate, Douglas teamed up with 4c Design graduate intern Mark Penver, and the two decided to design a spoon that would reduce spillage for people with uncontrollable arm movements. 4c Design have taken to [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meltbuddy) to raise funds to make the S'up Spoon widely available. A pledge of $30 will secure you a single S'up in black/dark gray, with deliveries estimated to begin in December if the campaign hits its fundraising goal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Assistive Technology:** The development of spillage-proof spoons for people with motor control disorders reflects a growing trend in the creation of assistive technology for individuals with disabilities. - **Inclusive Design:** The S'up Spoon showcases the importance of inclusive design in creating products that are accessible to individuals with different abilities, inspiring innovation in this field. - **Crowdfunding:** The use of Kickstarter to raise funds for the production and distribution of the S'up Spoon demonstrates the increasing popularity of crowdfunding as a means for bringing innovative products to market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Medical Devices:** The spillage-proof spoon falls within the medical devices industry, presenting opportunities for further development of assistive tools for individuals with motor control disorders. - **Kitchen Utensils:** The S'up Spoon taps into the kitchen utensils industry, creating a niche market for products designed to meet the specific needs of individuals with disabilities. - **Tech Startups:** The success of the S'up Spoon's Kickstarter campaign highlights the potential for tech startups to address unmet needs in the assistive technology market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Utensil Holding Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1handmug.md) - [Safety-Focused Drinking Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antichoke-mug.md) - [Spoon-Equipped Formula Lids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chadwicks.md) - [Convenient Honey-Holding Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/al-malaky-royal.md) - [Sauce-Included Multifunctional Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saurk.md) - [French Fry Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spoon-friez.md) - [Multi-Functional Pasta Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-pasta-spoon.md) - [Tastebud-Stimulating Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-salt-spoon.md) - [Edible Ice Cream Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ministop-edible-spoon.md)