# Monocle-Inspired Desk Tools Daniel Emma's Bronze Magnifier is Elegantly Simple By Davina Sinnatamby | Published 2014-04-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bronze-magnifier References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/daniel-emma-magnifier.php) & [danielemma.bigcartel](http://danielemma.bigcartel.com/product/magnfier) Australian design studio Daniel Emma, known for its unconventional creativity, has designed a simple bronze magnifier. Reminiscent of Scrooge McDuck's monocle, this tool can magnify newsprint without sitting on your face. The elegant design makes for one [quirky paperweight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskterior) as well. Its playful and stylish and captures the true essence of the studio. Its only six centimeters in diameter, and its [minimalist design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-felt-studio-pad) will guarantee people coming over and asking you what it is. Its the ideal gift for a college student, office worker or anyone one with a home office. This gift says: "I know you like to read small print so I got you this [sleek and stylish conversation piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith7-desk-pen) instead of forcing you to get glasses." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Playful Desk Accessories:** There is an opportunity to create more playful and stylish desk accessories inspired by traditional items such as magnifiers, with minimalist designs and elegant finishes. - **Innovative Office Gifts:** There is an opportunity to create unique and innovative office gifts that are functional and aesthetically pleasing, such as a simple bronze magnifier that also serves as a quirky paperweight. - **Unconventional Creativity:** There is an opportunity to incorporate unconventional creativity in the design of traditional office supplies and accessories, such as creating a minimalist and elegant magnifier inspired by Scrooge McDuck's monocle. ### Where This Applies - **Office Supplies:** The office supplies industry can capitalize on the trend of creating minimalist and stylish desk accessories, providing consumers with functional and aesthetically pleasing options. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can leverage the trend of incorporating unconventional creativity in the design of traditional items, such as offering unique and innovative office gifts. - **Gifts and Novelties:** The gifts and novelties industry can benefit from the trend of creating unconventional and stylish office gifts, providing consumers with functional yet quirky conversation pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY AR-Functioned Monocle Clip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monocle-1.md) - [Freestanding Metallic Eyewear Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyewear-stand.md) - [Magnified Illusion Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-chair.md) - [Brutalist-Inspired Eyewear Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craighill-1.md) - [Aerospace-Inspired Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novium-edge-and-shuttleport.md) - [Metallic Super-Ellitpical Desk Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altdynamic-superegg.md) - [Organized Minimal Pen Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilo75-pen-holder.md) - [Minimal Compact Pen Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serenity-pen-stand.md) - [Luxury Desk Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolex-submariner-desk-clock.md)