# Animalized Secondary Surfaces Wendell Mancil Creates Gorgeous Animal Cut Boards By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-06-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendell-mancil References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/69223059/pig-shaped-wood-cutting-board-black?ref=fp_treasury_5) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/people/manwood?ref=ls_profile) Wendell Mancil is the designer and wood worker behind the cute pig-shaped wood cutting board available through [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-wall-hanger). The cutting board is a dark brown color and is perfect for chopping all of your [pork products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-pairing-board) or anything else that might need a little slicing. What I find particularly interesting about the pig is how Wendell Mancil designed the tail to also be the hook from which the cutting board can hang when not in use. The pig-shaped wood cutting board would be perfect as a gift for the foodie friend in your life. This cutting board by Wendell Mancil draws on the desire to have animals printed on every day objects; it goes a step further by designing the product in an animal shape. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Animal-inspired Kitchenware:** Designing kitchen products in animal shapes and prints adds a fun and unique touch to everyday life. - **Functional Decorative Home Goods:** Blending functionality with decorative design in home goods, like this pig-shaped cutting board, can create eye-catching and practical products. - **Sustainable Woodworking:** Creating beautiful and useful products with sustainably sourced wood is a growing trend in woodworking and can lead to eco-friendly innovation opportunities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchenware:** Kitchenware companies interested in creating unique and functional products can incorporate animal-inspired designs to differentiate themselves in the market. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can create products with functional elements, such as hooks on a cutting board, to add value and interest to their products. - **Woodworking:** By prioritizing sustainability in woodworking, companies can differentiate themselves and appeal to eco-conscious consumers who value both aesthetics and ethics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheese-Shaped Charcuterie Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cheese-block-with-knife.md) - [High-Performance Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-steelport-steelcore.md) - [Multifunctional Serving Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convertible-serving-board-trio.md) - [Minimalist Preparation Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudra-cutting-board.md) - [Hybrid Serving Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viking-acacia.md) - [Heavy-Duty Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicurean-bbq-board.md) - [Multifunctional Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latticeboard-multipurpose-kitchen-board.md) - [Artsy Serving Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoresin-accented-cheese-and-charcuterie-serving-boards.md) - [Design-Conscious Butcher Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caraway-prep-serve-butcher-block.md)