The humble paperclip has been around for over a hundred years, and can be found in just about every office in the world, and now the Little Man Paperclips are putting a designer spin on this stationary classic.
Now, London-based designer Lee Washington, as part of a project to use design to cheer people up during the difficult economic climate, has created a new version. He decided to choose a common object and create a design that will make people smile, and intends that people will buy them for their colleagues and friends as gifts to spread happiness.
The Little Man Paperclips are set to be increased in the coming year and sold via the Little Man Shop.
Cute Designer Stationery
Little Man Paperclips Will Put a Smile on Your Face
Trend Themes
1. Designer Stationery - The trend of incorporating design and aesthetics into traditional stationery items like paperclips presents an opportunity for innovative and visually appealing office supplies.
2. Cheerful Design - The trend of using design to uplift and bring joy to people during difficult times opens up possibilities for creating unique and smile-inducing products like Little Man Paperclips.
3. Gifts for Happiness - The trend of gifting cheerful and unique stationery items like Little Man Paperclips presents an opportunity to spread happiness and positivity through thoughtful and fun presents.
Industry Implications
1. Office Supplies - Incorporating design and creativity in traditional office supplies such as paperclips can disrupt the stationary industry by offering unique and eye-catching products.
2. Giftware - The giftware industry can explore innovative and joyful stationery items like Little Man Paperclips to cater to customers looking for unique, uplifting gifts for their colleagues and friends.
3. Product Design - The trend of creating cheerful and visually appealing design elements like Little Man Paperclips presents opportunities for product designers to infuse fun and happiness into everyday objects.