# Harrowing Hamlet Writing Surfaces These Chalkboard Skulls are Morbidly Fun By Carly Foy | Published 2011-07-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalkboard-skulls References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/iamhome?ref=seller_info) These Chalkboard Skulls are a unique way to leave a note. The Chalkboard Skulls, which are made by [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyboard-wrist-rest) boutique Iamhome, are made of plastic, porcelain and enamel chalkboard paint. The skulls range in different color options as well, such as tangerine and pea green. The Chalkboard Skulls are a great way to make sure you don't forget to pick up the milk or say I love you to your significant other, even if it seems a bit morbid to be written on a [chalkboard shaped like the human skull](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-bag-of-bones). **Implications** - Consumers who are [obsessed with death](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grim-reaper-tea) love to purchase products that have a harrowing quality to them. By creating products that are practical as well as individualistic, companies can provide consumers with a product that is a necessity, yet allows for self expression. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Morbid Home Decor:** Creating unique and practical products with a harrowing quality appeals to consumers obsessed with death. - **Playful Stationery:** Blending practicality with a playful and individualistic design helps to provide consumers with a fun and memorable way to take notes. - **Alternative Writing Surfaces:** Innovative designs such as chalkboard skulls offer consumers new options for leaving notes and messages. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Companies specializing in unique and playful home decor have an opportunity to tap into consumers' love of death-themed products. - **Stationery and Office Supplies:** Innovative and playful products that blend practicality with unique design can be a hit in the stationery and office supplies industry. - **Art and Design:** Designers and artists who create alternative writing surfaces have an opportunity to create products that are both practical and visually intriguing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Skull-Shaped Drink Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skull-hot-chocolate-bomb.md) - [Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-chalk.md) - [Squishy Skull-Shaped Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swizzels-squashies-squeletons.md) - [Anatomical Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-skull-with-hidden-organs.md) - [Unique Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphite-paintbrush-writing-instrument.md) - [Humorous Macabre Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffin-office-chair.md) - [Spooky Film-Inspired Stationery Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-be-happy-box.md) - [Spooky Pastel-Hued Halloween Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-spooky-halloween-decor-collection.md) - [Confectionary-Inspired Chalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-macaron-sidewalk-chalk.md)