# Colored Clothespin Chopsticks CB2's Unique Utensils Add a Fun Touch to Traditional Dining Displays By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-05-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-utensils References: [cb2](http://www.cb2.com/clothespin-chopsticks/f1349) & [cb2](http://www.cb2.com) These clothespin chopsticks from home design retailer [CB2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cb2-collaborated) are unique utensils that are sold in three varying styles, a black, a lime green and a bright red. The pieces are a definite conversation starter and are guaranteed to transform [traditional table settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshservice-fresh-drink-service). Mix and match the chopsticks or color co-ordinate with existing decor for a dinner party that won't fail. Cb2's clothespin chopsticks are a bright and fun party idea that is sure to impress guests. These unique utensils are fashion-inspired and are made from an acrylic material that features a stainless steel wire element. The re-usable chopsticks are easy to clean and dishwasher safe. In addition to being fun, the utensils make the art of using chopsticks easy for those who haven't mastered the craft. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Fashion-inspired Utensils:** Fashion-inspired utensils offer a disruptive innovation opportunity to create unique and eye-catching dining experiences. - **Mix-and-match Table Settings:** The trend of mix-and-match table settings presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating personalized and stylish dining displays. - **Easy-to-use Chopsticks:** The demand for easy-to-use chopsticks presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to design utensils that simplify the art of using chopsticks for beginners. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Design Retail:** The home design retail industry can leverage the trend of fashion-inspired utensils to offer unique and stylish dining products to customers. - **Tableware Manufacturing:** The tableware manufacturing industry can explore the trend of mix-and-match table settings to create customizable and versatile dining utensils. - **Kitchenware Technology:** The kitchenware technology industry can capitalize on the demand for easy-to-use chopsticks by developing innovative utensils that enhance the dining experience for beginners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Culture-Honoring Spiralled Chopsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rassen-chopstick.md) - [Multi-Color Kitchen Tongs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multicolor-kitchen-tongs.md) - [Chopstick-Crafted Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renew-by-trinity.md) - [Sterling Silver Sleek Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oddities.md) - [Interchangeable All-in-One Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinchy-cutlery.md) - [Crinkle Fry-Inspired Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fries-clips.md) - [Cheeky Bathroom Plungers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-plunger.md) - [Conversation Starting Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinner-table-conversation-starter-napkins.md) - [Vibrant Organizational Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-pegboard.md)