# Dancer-Inspired Writing Utensils The 'Ballet' Compass Sports a Metallic Unibody Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-04-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ballet-compass References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2019/04/17/the-ballet-compass-is-sheer-temptation-for-stationery-lovers/) The conceptual 'Ballet' compass is a style-focused writing utensil that offers users a dual-purpose functionality, which will meet the needs of designers and artists alike. The writing utensil features a [unibody metal design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeon-ballpoint) that has been precision engineered to deliver exceptional functionality at all times when jotting notes or creating circles. The device features a dancer-inspired aesthetic that will seamlessly split it into a dual-pointed compass for creating perfect circles. The conceptual 'Ballet' compass is the design work of Andreu Gadea and Jorge Ros of the Maki Studio, and speaks to the need for [dual-purpose accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-id360-touchstone) as consumers seek to pare down the number of items they carry with them. The writing utensil has been designed in four color options that make it look more like a high-end piece of technology than an analog design tool. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dual-purpose Accessories:** The rise of dual-purpose accessories provides an opportunity for businesses to create innovative products that offer multiple functionalities, catering to consumers' desire for convenience and simplification. - **Precision Engineering:** The demand for precision-engineered products opens up opportunities for businesses to develop creative and functional solutions that enhance user experience and meet the needs of specific industries, such as design and art. - **Aesthetic Technology:** The fusion of high-end technology aesthetics with analog design tools presents an opportunity for businesses to disrupt the writing utensil industry by offering visually appealing and stylish products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Design:** The design industry can capitalize on the trend of dual-purpose accessories by creating innovative tools that combine functionality and aesthetics, catering to the needs of designers and artists. - **Art:** The art industry can benefit from precision-engineered writing utensils that enhance the creative process by offering accurate and reliable tools for artists to create precise drawings and circles. - **Technology:** The fusion of high-end technology aesthetics with analog design tools presents an opportunity for the technology industry to enter the writing utensil market and offer stylish, tech-inspired products to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Functioning Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-penpass.md) - [Elevated Ballpoint Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperlux-studio.md) - [Stone-Grip Conical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-sphere.md) - [Three-in-One Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tp-pen.md) - [Floating Futuristic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitating-pen.md) - [Striking Writing Tool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith7-desk-pen.md) - [Magnetic Toy-Like Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetdabbles.md) - [Unique Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphite-paintbrush-writing-instrument.md) - [Sculptural Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils.md)