# Futuristic Forks Alessi Presents Zlin Cutlery by Future Systems By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-01-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zlin-cutlery References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/01/08/zlin-cutlery-by-future-systems/) & [future-systems](http://www.future-systems.com/) Architect Jan Kaplicky designed this set of futuristic cutlery, which was apparently made for the airplanes of the future. The airlines are charging outrageous amounts for meals already, and now Zlin cutlery will give them an excuse to charge you for your fork, too. All curmudgeon-liness aside, Zlin cutlery is pretty awesome. If the Na’Vi used forks and knives, these would be them. They’re sleek with clean lines, and they come in awesome fluorescent colors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Futuristic Cutlery Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced cutlery designs for the future, incorporating sleek and clean lines with vibrant colors. - **Airline Meal Experience:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative solutions to enhance the airline meal experience, such as incorporating specialized cutlery for increased convenience and aesthetics. - **Premium In-flight Service:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer premium in-flight services by introducing exclusive cutlery designs that elevate the dining experience and cater to luxury travelers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Product Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore advancements in cutlery design, materials, and aesthetics to create unique and futuristic products. - **Airline Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance the dining experience in airlines by partnering with designers to create custom cutlery that aligns with the airline's brand and aesthetics. - **Luxury Travel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Target luxury travel industry by offering exclusive, high-end cutlery designs as part of a premium travel experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aesthetically Pleasing Cutlery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-utensil-set.md) - [Durable Sustainable Cutlery Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lollo.md) - [Card-Size Travel Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-cutlery.md) - [Speculative Cutlery Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-spoon.md) - [Sculptural Flatware Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrousel-flatware.md) - [Flatpack Metal Utensil Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uphold-cutlery.md) - [Machine-Made Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gcode-flatware.md) - [Human Hand-Resembling Forks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finger-lickin-2.md) - [Interchangeable All-in-One Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinchy-cutlery.md)