Alert Staples Warn You when Your Desktop Implement Needs Restocking
Amelia Roblin — September 26, 2013 — Art & Design
References: yankodesign
An invention does not need to be hi-tech in order to be clever or useful, and a good example of this is these Alert Staples. Thought up by Wei-Ling Hsu, Cyuan-Yi You and Yu-Ren Lai, the concept is an uncomplicated system that notifies you when your page-binding appliance is running low on paper clips.
The typical cartridge bar of new staples is essentially what you see here, except that five bits of wire on one end of it have been coated in red color. When you're reloading your stapler, this side goes towards the back of the track so that the vibrantly-tinted metal pieces will be the last ones to come out. During regular use, you'll know when to prepare for a refill after the first of the Alert Staples is dispensed.
The typical cartridge bar of new staples is essentially what you see here, except that five bits of wire on one end of it have been coated in red color. When you're reloading your stapler, this side goes towards the back of the track so that the vibrantly-tinted metal pieces will be the last ones to come out. During regular use, you'll know when to prepare for a refill after the first of the Alert Staples is dispensed.
Trend Themes
1. Low-tech Innovations - Low-tech innovations like Alert Staples can provide simple yet effective solutions to common problems.
2. Smart Stationery - Smart stationery that can alert users when supplies run low can improve office efficiency and organization.
3. Color-coded Indicators - Color-coded indicators, like the red-coated wires on Alert Staples, can be a useful way to signal when a product needs attention.
Industry Implications
1. Office Supplies - The Alert Staples invention presents an opportunity for the office supplies industry to innovate and create more efficient products with simple designs.
2. Product Design - There is potential for disruption in the product design industry by incorporating low-tech solutions like color-coded indicators in everyday items.
3. Manufacturing - Manufacturing companies that specialize in stationery and office supplies can look into implementing color-coded indicators in their products to improve functionality and user experience.
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