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Wine-Infused Pens

The WINKpen uses Wine, Beer and Coffee Instead of Ink

— May 8, 2015 — Eco
A glass of red wine can often get the creative writing juices flowing and now you can actually write with that very same wine. The WINKpen uses red wine, beer and coffee -- anything that stains -- as an alternative to ink.

Use it like a magical Harry Potter quill by dipping the end of the WINKpen into your preferred liquid, extract it up into the glass cartridge and pour your heart into each and every word you write. Whether you're feeling a calligraphy style of penmanship or a thinner style, you can change it up with the double sided glass nib! The WINKpen doesn't require refilling, buying or tossing ink cartridges so the environment will thank you!

The name originated from the idea of using wine as the main ink, but since any fluid with the ability to stain can be used in this fountain pen you can choose whatever ink you want! Jessica Chan, an industrial designe,r came up the idea when she was trying to find a eco-friendly substitute for a daily tool.
Trend Themes
1. Wine-infused Pens - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market for eco-friendly writing tools that use alternative inks like wine, beer, and coffee.
2. Eco-friendly Fountain Pens - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop pens that can use a variety of fluids with staining properties as ink, reducing the need for traditional ink cartridges.
3. Customizable Glass Nibs - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design pens with double-sided glass nibs that allow users to switch between calligraphy and thinner styles of penmanship.
Industry Implications
1. Stationery and Office Supplies - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new writing instruments that cater to environmentally-conscious consumers seeking eco-friendly alternatives to traditional pens.
2. Wine and Beverage Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with wineries, breweries, and coffee companies to develop pens that utilize their products as alternative inks, offering a unique marketing opportunity.
3. Product Design and Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink the design and manufacturing processes of fountain pens to accommodate the use of alternative inks, introducing a new category of customizable writing instruments.
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