# Multimedia Office Supplies The Brockhaus Pen2 Draws Up an Interactive Work and Study Experience By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-05-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brockhaus-pen2 References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2014/04/30/are-those-pens-real/) & [christopherprenzel](http://christopherprenzel.com/?/projects/MultimediaTools/) The designers of the Brockhaus Pen2 want you to glance at this product and see a [minimalist pen holder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pareto-pot). The clean and slick look of the desktop accessory misleads the eye into thinking that it's a much simpler object than it truly is. Christopher Prenzel, Julian Schwarze and Miriam Schmitt collaborated on this set of [multimedia tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otona-no-yaruki-pen). They were originally intended as a concept for enhancing the experience of working with Brockhaus encyclopaedias with an engaging interactive element. The primary implement relays information wirelessly between the [pen holder hub](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders) and your computer while it reads from a book. The cup serves as a speaker and the Brockhaus Pen2 syncs with your laptop, tablet, TV or printer to perform all sorts of tasks and translate data into all different media. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Multifunctional Tools:** The Brockhaus Pen2 demonstrates the potential for interactive tools that can perform multiple tasks and adapt to different media. - **Enhanced Work and Study Experience:** The concept of the Brockhaus Pen2 highlights the growing demand for innovative products that can enhance the productivity and engagement of individuals while working or studying. - **Wireless Information Transmission:** The wireless communication feature of the Brockhaus Pen2 presents opportunities for developing new technologies that enable seamless transmission of information between devices. ### Where This Applies - **Office Supplies:** The Brockhaus Pen2 suggests a new direction for the office supplies industry by integrating multimedia functionality into traditional products. - **Education Technology:** The concept of the Brockhaus Pen2 opens up possibilities for the education technology industry to develop interactive tools that make studying more engaging and interactive. - **Consumer Electronics:** The wireless capabilities and multimedia functionality of the Brockhaus Pen2 indicate potential disruption in the consumer electronics industry, with opportunities for creating versatile and interactive devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Productivity Desk Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-accessory-concept.md) - [Three-in-One Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tp-pen.md) - [Whiteboard Workstation Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskboard-buddy.md) - [Modern Wooden Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ofiistory-desk-supplies.md) - [Desk Organizer Lamp Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engrid-desk-lamp.md) - [Organized Minimal Pen Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilo75-pen-holder.md) - [Multipurpose Workstation Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakywood-wooden-cubic-pot.md) - [Clipping Pen Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clippen.md) - [Magnetic Document-Holding Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holder-desk-lamp.md)