The colorful cardboard bookmarks and paper clips by Japanese brand Pyloneer are made for your convenience. The P-hook bookmark is a hook-like design that has a finger hole so that you can easily fish out books on a shelf. The DARUMA clip, which resembles the shape crop circles, also has holes that you can hook your finger in.
The P-hook is particularly interesting because it's a bookmark that visibly protrudes from the pages of the book. The circular design makes it easy to indicate which book you've read up to where. It is shaped so that it will stay put as a bookmark inside the book, even when you're pulling the finger tab off the shelf.
Both products are made of paper, however are highly durable. The DURAMA clip and P-hook are both shaped so that you can store them hanging on a hook or on a cork board.
Modern Finger-Focused Stationery
These Bookmarks and Paper Clips Designs are Finger-Friendly
Trend Themes
1. Finger-friendly Stationery - The trend towards finger-friendly stationery designs presents opportunities for creating innovative products that prioritize ease of use and convenience.
2. Visible Bookmarks - The trend of bookmarks that visibly protrude from the pages of a book opens up possibilities for creating unique bookmark designs that serve both practical and aesthetic purposes.
3. Durable Paper Products - The growing demand for durable paper products like the Pyloneer's cardboard bookmarks and paper clips creates opportunities for developing sustainable and long-lasting stationery items.
Industry Implications
1. Stationery - The stationery industry can leverage finger-friendly designs to create innovative products that improve user experience and meet the changing needs of consumers.
2. Book Publishing - The book publishing industry can explore the use of visible bookmarks as a marketing tool, offering unique designs that enhance the reading experience and attract readers.
3. Sustainable Materials - The sustainable materials industry can capitalize on the demand for durable paper products by developing eco-friendly alternatives that offer long-lasting functionality while minimizing environmental impact.