# Multifunctional Cutting Boards This Wooden Cutting Board Has Everything You Need to Prepare a Meal By David Ingram | Published 2015-12-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-cutting-board References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1794450905/the-ultimate-cutting-board?ref=category_location) & [theultimatecuttingboard](http://www.theultimatecuttingboard.com/) Chef and designer Michael Motamedi created this convenient wooden cutting board that doubles as an all-in-one cooking station. Made by hand from locally sourced Canadian maple wood, the 'Ultimate Cutting Board' is simple yet genius in its design. This versatile cooking accessory contains a built-in cheese grater, a removable juicer, measuring cups and an internal storage area for [knives and food scraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutluxe-2). The wooden cutting board can also be separated into two different sections connected by [three powerful magnets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eati-mag), allowing a set of serving platforms to be quickly and easily created should the need arise. This prep station also greatly simplifies the cooking experience. With this clever design, the time spent running around the kitchen looking for your tools is greatly diminished. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 60% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multifunctional Cutting Boards:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop cutting boards with additional built-in functionalities to enhance cooking efficiency and convenience. - **All-in-one Cooking Stations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create versatile cooking accessories that combine multiple useful tools and storage solutions in a compact design. - **Modular Kitchen Gadgets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design kitchen gadgets that can be easily detached or combined to create different cooking setups as needed. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchenware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the kitchenware industry by introducing innovative and multifunctional products that enhance cooking experiences. - **Home Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop home accessories that provide practical and space-saving solutions for efficient meal preparation and cooking. - **Food Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of technology in food preparation tools to streamline cooking processes and improve user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intelligent Preparation Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4t7-smart-chopping-board.md) - [Multifunctional Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latticeboard-multipurpose-kitchen-board.md) - [Multifunctional Serving Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convertible-serving-board-trio.md) - [Portable Knife-Equipped Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baca-board.md) - [Expandable Construction Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexiboard.md) - [High-Performance Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-steelport-steelcore.md) - [Intricate Wooden Serving Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-serving-board.md) - [All-in-One Countertop Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/countertop-workstation.md) - [Eight-in-One Kitchen Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchyhub.md)