The Snappable Spork Packs Necessary Flatware into One Piece
Michael Hemsworth — January 25, 2013 — Lifestyle
References: yankodesign & gizmodo
Bring a home-made lunch with you usually requires a couple different utensils to get through the meal, but the snappable spork packs all the utensils you'll need in one ergonomic design. Starting off looking like an alien-like tool, the snappable spork is first a spoon; for the next course, simple snap the utensil in half for a convenient knife and fork.
The clever design is a fantastic idea for food chains, as the process of purchasing one-time utensils could be cut down significantly by only requiring an ordering of one multi-use utensil as opposed to three different ones. On a consumer level, the snappable spork is great for on-the-go individuals and those looking to make lunch time (and their daily routine as a whole) that much more efficient. So, watch out for when these bad boys show up at your fave take-away spot.
The clever design is a fantastic idea for food chains, as the process of purchasing one-time utensils could be cut down significantly by only requiring an ordering of one multi-use utensil as opposed to three different ones. On a consumer level, the snappable spork is great for on-the-go individuals and those looking to make lunch time (and their daily routine as a whole) that much more efficient. So, watch out for when these bad boys show up at your fave take-away spot.
Trend Themes
1. Multi-use Utensils - Designing utensils that can serve more than one purpose leads to convenience and efficiency for consumers on-the-go and cuts down significantly on the production of one-time use utensils for food chains.
2. Ergonomic Flatware Design - Creating flatware designs that are easy to use and comfortable in the hand can provide opportunities for disruptive innovation in the restaurant and hospitality industries.
3. Sustainable Utensil Solutions - Incorporating reusable utensil options can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to implement sustainable practices and reduce waste in the food industry.
Industry Implications
1. Food Chains - Adopting multi-use utensils can help food chains cut down significantly on one-time utensil purchases and reduce waste.
2. Consumer Goods - Introducing ergonomic and efficient utensil designs can lead to increased demand for innovative and convenient consumer goods.
3. Hospitality - Investing in sustainable and innovative flatware solutions can provide disruptive opportunities for hotels and restaurants to reduce waste and provide more efficient options for guests.
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