# Multi-Pronged Cutlery This Nils Hint Utensil Design was Conceived for an Experimental Eating Event By Alyson Wyers | Published 2013-11-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utensil-design References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/mindful-dining-at-steinbeisser-subtly-strokes-the-taste-buds-11-02-2013/) & [steinbeisser.org](http://www.steinbeisser.org/observations/) These unusual utensil designs take excessive eating to a whole new level. The Nils Hint cutlery is part of Steinbeisser's [Experimental Gastronomy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banquet-echoes) programme in Amsterdam, which is an experimental food event where five plant-based dishes are prepared by a featured chef for a limited amount of time. This fall's edition combines the culinary skill of Bini Sharman with this unique utensil design. The multi-pronged fork allows diners to try lots of locally grown and biodynamic quality ingredients, as does the layered pebble-esque spoon. Other eating tools include a black fork and wrench combination, in addition to hybrid spoon-forks. The specially crafted tableware is all part of the European dining experience, which will be used for serving and consuming from November 8-10, 2013. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/mindful-dining-at-steinbeisser-subtly-strokes-the-taste-buds-11-02-2013/), [steinbeisser.org](http://www.steinbeisser.org/observations/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multi-pronged Cutlery:** Opportunity for reinventing traditional utensils and introducing multi-functional utensils with multiple prongs - **Experimental Gastronomy:** Opportunity for innovation in developing experimental foods and an elevated dining experience - **Plant-based Cuisine:** Opportunity to capitalize on the growing trend towards plant-based diets and offer innovative plant-based dishes ### Where This Applies - **Food and Hospitality:** Industry can introduce creative utensil designs and experimental culinary events catering to evolved dining experiences - **Design and Tableware:** Industry can focus on introducing sustainable and innovative tableware designs that enhance the dining experience - **Health and Wellness:** Industry can capitalize on offering healthy plant-based cuisine and dietary alternatives ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashionable Fusion Cutlery Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rething-cutlery.md) - [Interchangeable All-in-One Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinchy-cutlery.md) - [Durable Sustainable Cutlery Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lollo.md) - [Ergonomic Instant Noodle Forks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-x-nissin-the-fork.md) - [Sauce-Included Multifunctional Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saurk.md) - [Multi-Functional Pasta Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-pasta-spoon.md) - [Flatpack Metal Utensil Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uphold-cutlery.md) - [Interchangeable Component Cutlery Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opinel-picnic-cutlery-kit.md) - [Magnetic Titanium Utensil Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eati-mag.md)