# Arboreal Eating Utensils Woodware from Gigodesign is an Elegant Set of Wooden Cutlery By Michael Hines | Published 2012-12-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodware-from-gigodesign References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/12/05/modern-woodware/) & [gigodesign](http://www.gigodesign.com/en/) Woodware from Gigodesign is a surprisingly elegant set of [wooden cooking utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-paulownia-steamer). The Slovenian design studio has made a fork, knife and spoon, all designed for repeated use, using nothing but wood. The utensils come with a [magnetic strip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eati-mag) that allows them to be affixed to metal cooking appliances for easy storage. There are many benefits to making utensils out of wood. One is the fact that [wooden utensils will biodegrade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutlery-dispenser) when thrown into landfills. Another positive for wooden utensils is that they can be mass produced on the cheap. Woodware from Gigodesign is ultra-modern and stunning, to say the least, although a wooden knife (no matter how modern and pretty) may not be the best choice for cutting steak. Here's hoping that Gigodesign creates a line of disposable wooden utensils to complement Woodware. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wooden Utensils:** The trend of wooden utensils presents an opportunity for sustainable and affordable kitchenware with modern aesthetics. - **Biodegradable Kitchenware:** The trend of biodegradable kitchenware presents an opportunity for environmentally-conscious consumers to reduce waste and support sustainable products and packaging. - **Magnetic Storage:** The trend of magnetic storage presents an opportunity for innovative kitchenware designs that maximize space and convenience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware Manufacturing:** The kitchenware manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of biodegradable products by exploring sustainable materials and manufacturing practices. - **Eco-friendly Products:** The eco-friendly products industry can take advantage of the trend of wooden utensils to create biodegradable and sustainable products with modern aesthetics. - **Home Organization:** The home organization industry can leverage the trend of magnetic storage to create innovative solutions and products that optimize space and convenience in the kitchen. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artisanal Wooden Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-kitchen-tools.md) - [Sustainable Kitchen Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legni-collection.md) - [Eco-Friendly Oak-Made Kitchen Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-wood-utensils.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing Cutlery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-utensil-set.md) - [Flatpack Metal Utensil Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uphold-cutlery.md) - [Durable Sustainable Cutlery Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lollo.md) - [Cherry Wooden Cutlery Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jersey-cutlery.md) - [Machine-Made Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gcode-flatware.md) - [Card-Size Travel Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-cutlery.md)