# Retro Cassette Tape Dispensers These Old School Office Supplies Spruce Up Your Desk By Alyson Wyers | Published 2013-10-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassette-tape-dispenser References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/271625285/Cassette-Tape-Dispenser) & [amzn](http://amzn.com/B004RTQSVU) This cassette tape dispenser meets your office supply needs with [retro style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic). The tape dispenser looks like an [old cassette tape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowsky-retro), and comes in a gray and black design as well as a black and red design. The description label at the top reads "tape dispenser." The easy-to-use item, while small, still has enough weight to it to ensure it will stay firmly on its base. It's also made out of a rubber, non-slip material, making it ideal for younger students. The cassette tape dispenser holds 19mm x 3mm tape, and the first roll comes included. This product is ideal for any work space and for those old enough to remember these [old-school audio instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxell-mxcpp100), especially if you also have a crafty side. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 34% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Desk Accessories:** Incorporating retro design elements into desk accessories can create a unique and nostalgic work environment. - **Novelty Office Supplies:** The use of unconventional materials and designs in office supplies can add some fun and creativity to the workplace. - **Miniature Office Equipment:** Designing office equipment in miniature form can provide a compact and unique addition to any workspace. ### Where This Applies - **Office Supplies:** Office supply companies can capitalize on retro and novelty design trends to create unique and desirable products for modern workspaces. - **Crafts:** Craft retailers can market retro-design office supplies to customers looking for unique and nostalgic materials for their DIY projects. - **Education:** Educational supply companies can cater to the needs of younger students by providing smaller, non-slip versions of traditional office supplies, such as this cassette tape dispenser. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Clamping Stationery Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peleg-design-clamptape.md) - [Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-mixtape-kit.md) - [Retro Transparent Cassette Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/its-real.md) - [Pop Band Cassette Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we001-duran-duran-special-edition.md) - [Cassette-Style Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remax-powerbank-tape.md) - [Nostalgic Audio Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassetteone.md) - [Minimalist Wireless Cassette Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-are-rewind-cassette-player.md) - [Retro VHS Tape-Resembling Vase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vhs-tape.md) - [Modernized Mobile Cassette Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxell-mxcpp100.md)