# Sinuous Straight Edges The ArchRuler by Tomoya Yoshida Cuts a Sketcher Some Slack By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-09-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archruler-by-tomoya-yoshida References: [matomeno](http://matomeno.com/2100.html) & [ytomo](http://www.ytomo.com/weblog/archives/2006/09/040_archruler.php) The struggle that people face in attempting to pick up a straight edge is not necessarily high on the list of tribulations above solving world hunger. Nevertheless, this slight inconvenience is better corrected than not, and it's delightful to see that the ArchRuler by Tomoya Yoshida puts an end to inefficient [office supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiir). The [colorful measuring tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiroler-20) have been manufactured of [curved strips of translucent plastic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-set) so that when they rest on your desktop their middles are raised from the table. This makes it much easier for your slippery fingers to pick them up, no longer requiring you to slide the objects to the edge of your work surface first. When you wish to observe the length of something, simply push down on the ArchRuler by Tomoya Yoshida with a single finger to flatten it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Curved Measuring Tools:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by creating measuring tools with curved designs to improve ease of use and efficiency in various industries. - **Translucent Plastic Materials:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by leveraging translucent plastic materials to create visually appealing and functional office supplies that enhance user experience. - **Ergonomic Office Supplies:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by designing office supplies with ergonomic features that optimize comfort and productivity in work environments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Stationery Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the stationery industry by introducing new curved measuring tools and translucent plastic materials to enhance product offerings. - **Design Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the design industry by incorporating curved measuring tools and translucent plastic materials into product designs to improve aesthetics and functionality. - **Office Furniture Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the office furniture industry by considering ergonomic office supplies in the design and manufacturing of workstations and desks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Angled Stationary Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/25-ruler.md) - [Minimal Stainless Steel Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinwa.md) - [Digital Design Desktop Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neoruler.md) - [Haute Hybrid Designer Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotio-compass-and-ruler.md) - [Geometric Dynamic Stationary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexagonal-ruler.md) - [Compact Precise Sketching Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-helvetica.md) - [Sleek Rounded Measuring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enso-tape.md) - [Multifunctional Angular Desktop Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexagonal-ruler-set.md) - [Premium Measuring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-measure-collection.md)