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Multi-Hued Crayons

AssistOn's RichColorCRAYON Blends Several Shades in One

— August 16, 2009 — Art & Design
The AssistOn RichColorCRAYON is a clever coloring implement that blends several different shades into a single crayon.

Crayon drawings made with the AssistOn RichColorCRAYON have far more depth than those made with traditional crayons. Take a spin through the gallery above to see how the AssistOn RichColorCRAYON enhances crayon art, and keep on clicking for more crayon features from the Trend Hunter archives.

Implications - The last few years have seen the rise of eBay and Etsy; websites that allow designers to develop and sell their own (sometimes novel) craft products. Corporations can capitalize on this movement by creating their own version of DIY crafts, especially those that slightly alter a traditional product.
Trend Themes
1. Multi-hued Crayons - The AssistOn RichColorCRAYON blends several different shades into a single crayon, offering a new way of coloring.
2. Depth-enhancing Art - Crayon drawings made with the AssistOn RichColorCRAYON have far more depth, presenting an opportunity to explore new artistic techniques.
3. DIY Craft Products - Corporations can capitalize on the rise of DIY crafts by creating their own version of craft products, particularly those that modify traditional products like crayons.
Industry Implications
1. Art Supplies - The AssistOn RichColorCRAYON introduces a new type of crayon that enhances artistic expression and opens up opportunities for art supply companies.
2. Education - The AssistOn RichColorCRAYON could be utilized in educational settings to encourage creativity and explore color blending, offering new possibilities for the education industry.
3. Craft and Hobby - The rise of DIY crafts opens up opportunities for craft and hobby industries to develop and market innovative craft products like the AssistOn RichColorCRAYON.
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