# Hybrid Coloring Notebooks This Notebook Has Pages for Taking Notes and Coloring Illustrations By David Ingram | Published 2015-11-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coloring-notebook References: [coolthings](http://www.coolthings.com/coloring-notebook-a5-leather/) & [coloringnotebook](https://coloringnotebook.com/) Let your inner child express itself with the 'Coloring Notebook' that combines the fun of an adult coloring book with a traditional paper notepad. This clever combination notebook jumps in on the surge of recent adult coloring book releases and makes it even more functional with a space for [note-taking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/griiid). The 'Coloring Notebook' features either blank, dotted or grid paper pages alongside 50 other pages that have been decorated with [graphic coloring book illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorfun) perfect for relieving stress and sparking creativity. This hand-sewn A5-sized notebook is also bound in a soft black leather cover, uses archival-quality Japanese paper pages, has its own bookmark and also an elastic band to help keep the covers closed when not in use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hybrid Coloring Books:** Combining different activities into one product to cater to increasingly multi-tasking and time-conscious consumers. - **Sensory Stationery:** Developing products that integrate stimulation for the senses and mindfulness practices to promote relaxation and de-stressing. - **Creative Productivity Tools:** Innovating products that encourage creativity, productivity, and stress-relief rolled into one solution. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Stationery:** Integrating novel features/products to cater to new and wider audiences of consumers. - **Book Publishing:** Exploring hybrid activity-based products to create engaging and relevant content for modern consumers. - **Art Supplies:** Capitalizing on increased consumer interest in creative engagement opportunities that cater to their diverse needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Refillable Notebook Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notebook-system.md) - [Hybrid Luxe Card Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noteanote.md) - [Magnetic Whiteboard Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiteboard-notebook.md) - [Leather-Bound Connected Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-notebooks.md) - [Reusable Paper-Free Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuka-book.md) - [Pleated Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-and-issey-miyake.md) - [Clinical Bed Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hospital-bed-notebook.md) - [Custom Coloring Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happypagesai.md) - [Collectible Creative Stationery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-x-blackpink.md)