The Date Stapler is a combination label maker and stapler designed by Gonglue Jiang. The Date Stapler does exactly what its namesake suggests; it dates everything it staples.
If you are as unorganized as I am, the Date Stapler is a God send. The date is printed right below the staple ensuring that you'll never forget what was done when.
Putting dates next to staples is all well and good, but I would really like to see this design expanded a little more. Adding even a small alphabet wheel could greatly increase the organizational power of this design. There isn't much in the way of innovation when it comes to the design of office supplies. It is nice to see a designer thinking outside the box when it comes to something as seemingly simple as a stapler.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Smart Office Supplies
- The integration of printing and labeling technology in office products could create new possibilities for organization and productivity.
- Data-driven Organizing
- Providing organized data through tracking features in office supplies can make it easier for people to keep track of progress and productivity.
- Innovative Labeling Systems
- Developing new ways for people to label and organize their work could potentially lead to new office supply innovations.
Where This Applies
- Office Supplies
- Manufacturers of office supplies can look into integrating new technology to make common tools more efficient and innovative.
- Productivity Software
- Companies that specialize in productivity software could incorporate print and label tracking features into their applications to assist people in keeping track of their work.
- Organizing Services
- Services that help people organize their work may benefit from incorporating innovative office supplies like the Date Stapler.
