# Pencil Stub Solutions The 1 + 1 = 1 Pencil Gives Writing Tools a Second Life By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1-1-1-pencil References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/02/02/dont-give-up-the-stub/) Boy and girls, remember those plastic pencils with the [replaceable lead](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refillable-writing-pen) that once done with you would pop out and then insert at the bottom in order for fresh lead to pop up? Well, that is what the 1 + 1 = 1 Pencil reminds me of. Designed by Hoyoung Lee, Youngwoo Park & Jinyoung Park, the 1 + 1 = 1 Pencil is fairly direct. When two pencils near the end of their writing days, by simply using this connector, they have a second chance at life! Love it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Product Design:** The 1 + 1 = 1 Pencil showcases the trend of creating sustainable products by giving old writing tools a second life. - **Circular Economy:** The connector design of the 1 + 1 = 1 Pencil embodies the concept of a circular economy, where resources are reused and repurposed rather than discarded. - **User Engagement:** The 1 + 1 = 1 Pencil engages users in the process of extending the lifespan of their writing tools, promoting a sense of ownership and sustainability. ### Where This Applies - **Writing Instruments:** The 1 + 1 = 1 Pencil disrupts the writing instruments industry by introducing a solution that extends the usability and sustainability of pencils. - **Sustainability:** The sustainable design of the 1 + 1 = 1 Pencil presents an opportunity for the sustainability industry to promote and support eco-friendly solutions for everyday products. - **Eco-friendly Design:** The 1 + 1 = 1 Pencil aligns with the eco-friendly design trend, offering inspiration for industries focused on creating environmentally-conscious products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Clothespin-Inspired Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentapa.md) - [Elegant Everlasting Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilform-aeon.md) - [Sculptural Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils.md) - [Dual-Functioning Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-penpass.md) - [Self-Sharpening Coloring Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-colouring-pencils.md) - [Everlasting Magnetic Tip Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeon1.md) - [Everlasting Metal Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-pencil.md) - [Modernized Desktop Pencil Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grovemade-x-blackwing-pencil-kit.md) - [Vertical Pencil Sharpening Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencil-sharpener-1.md)