# Blackboard Work Utensils Scribble Down Important Notes on Chalkboard Office Accessories By Matt Ho | Published 2011-07-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalkboard-office-accessories References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/chalkboard-office-accessories/113910/) & [cb2](http://www.cb2.com/new-accessories/new/chalkboard-office-accessories/f7042) Once in a while, people have a habit of doodling on their belongings, so why not bring that fun to your workplace with these Chalkboard Office Accessories? The joys of scribbling down on objects other than a notepad is a favorite sentiment among bored folks and the artistic crowd. Thanks to these Chalkboard Office Accessories, you can now bring that joy to your desk. Whether it's a magazine holder, file box or a [pencil cup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils), you can label each of these items -- or just draw which I suspect is what most of you would prefer. Outside of the fun factor, it's a good way to record important notes which would be a nice change from [Post-it notes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sticky). Plus it's the perfect item to have to kill time if [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-future-1) videos and social media just isn't cutting it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Chalkboard Office Accessories:** Providing a new canvas for artistic expression at the workplace, and potentially disrupting traditional office supplies companies. - **Personalized Office Tools:** Creating a trend toward customizable office supplies and accessories, and opening up opportunities for personalized printing and engraving businesses. - **Hybrid Home and Office Products:** Blurring the lines between work and home through the introduction of playful and useful design elements, and potentially disrupting the home decor and furniture industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Office Supplies:** As the field grows more competitive, office supply companies might need to explore new, playful designs of their own. - **Printing and Engraving Services:** As personalized office tools become more in demand, printing and engraving companies can offer unique solutions to business clients. - **Office Design and Home Decor:** By experimenting with whimsical design elements, companies can merge home decor and office functionality, potentially disrupting both industries at once. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dumpster Pencil Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders.md) - [Angled Workstation Whiteboard Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluidstance-slope.md) - [Korean Game-Inspired Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-desk-accessories.md) - [Digital Productivity Desk Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-accessory-concept.md) - [Off-Kilter Desktop Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-pen-holder.md) - [Magnetic Whiteboard Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiteboard-notebook.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) - [Personal Portable Whiteboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-whiteboard-1.md)