# Playful Paper Pads These Ben Ambrose Block Notes are Tetris-Tastic By Olivia123 | Published 2011-06-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-ambrose-block-notes References: [thisiscolossal](http://thisiscolossal.com/2011/06/tetris-sticky-notes/) & [suck.uk](http://www.suck.uk.com/product.php?rangeID=178) If you suffer long days in the office with little time for fun, these Ben Ambrose 'Block Notes' are crucial for your cubicle. Designer Ben Ambrose has created a product that is a fusion of function and fun. Although office supply stores are already stocked with [sticky notes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-note), Ben's playful pads are a far superior sticky. These notepads come in a variety of vibrant colors to brighten up bland business days, and also come in a [variety of shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berto-hidden-secrets). These shapes are similar to the game pieces present in the [popular game Tetris](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-game-collection). Now you can transform your cubicle into an arcade; post these stickies in interesting shapes and see if you can piece them all together. These Ben Ambrose 'Block Notes' make mundane messages magnificent. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Playful Office Supplies:** Designing office supplies with a playful twist can enhance workplace creativity and productivity. - **Integration of Gaming Elements:** Incorporating elements of popular games like Tetris into everyday products can add an element of fun and nostalgia. - **Customizable Sticky Notes:** Offering sticky notes in various shapes and vibrant colors allows for personalized and visually appealing note-taking experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Office Supplies:** The office supplies industry can introduce innovative products that prioritize both functionality and fun. - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can explore opportunities to expand its reach by incorporating game elements into non-traditional products. - **Stationery and Paper Goods:** The stationery and paper goods industry can tap into the trend of customizable and visually appealing products to attract a wider consumer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Korean Game-Inspired Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-desk-accessories.md) - [Elegant Desktop Brainteaser Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craighill-tetra.md) - [Convenient Checklist Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checklist-sticky-roll.md) - [Sticky Notes Holder Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postit-note-holder.md) - [Digital Sticky Reminders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friendlystack-reminder.md) - [Playful Industrial Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forming-function-nomad-collection.md) - [Wooden Magnetic Desktop Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakywood-oakyblocks-magnetic-modules.md) - [Video Game-Like Bookcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-bookcase.md) - [Digital Productivity Desk Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-accessory-concept.md)