This minimalistic DIY pencil holder by South Korean blogger Hobby Design will keep your stationery put. Unlike other desk supply holders, this cylindrical cement block has many deep tunnels so that each pencil can stand individually. From atop, the design resembling something like a modern honeycomb. The full tutorial is available on the Hobby Design blog.
The creator makes his own stencil for the alignment of the holes. That being said, you could arrange the pencil holes however you want, to form shapes, letters or numbers.
The pictorials are very clear and thorough, but seem like a longer and more complex process than your average DIY. It seems difficult, since it requires making your own molds from scratch, not to mention the handling of cement.
What's Driving This Trend
- Minimalistic DIY Desk Organizers
- The trend of creating minimalist and unique DIY desk supply holders that can be customized to fit individual preferences and styles presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the home goods industry.
- Customizable Pencil Holders
- The trend of customizable and personalized desk supply holders presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the stationery and personalized gift industries.
- DIY Cement Crafts
- The trend of using cement as a versatile and accessible material for DIY projects presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the crafting and home improvement industries.
Who This Affects Most
- Home Goods
- As DIY desk supply holders become more popular, disrupting the traditional market opportunities abound for startups in the home goods industry.
- Stationery
- The trend of customizable pencil holders presents opportunities for established stationery companies to expand their offerings and for new startups to enter the market.
- Crafting
- The trend of using cement for DIY projects provides opportunities for startups in the crafting and home improvement industries to offer innovative materials and tools.
