# Anti-Smartphone Drawing Boards The 'CreativPie' Drawing Board Encourages Continuous Creativity By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-10-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creativpie-drawing-board References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/creativpie-erasable-creative-board-28-10-2019/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/creativpie-board/creativpie-create-erase-repeat) Many children spend extended periods of time on smartphones and tablets instead of playing or being creative, which is something the 'CreativPie' drawing board aims to combat against. The device features an ergonomic shape that is unlike the tablets and smartphones presently available on the market to help differentiate it from the addictive technology that surrounds us. The digital drawing board screen can be used with the accompanying [stylus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crayon-pro) to let children draw to their heart's content and simply erase the screen when they want to start a new project. The 'CreativPie' drawing board comes as a creative solution for parents to give to children instead of allowing [continuous smart device usage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheaum-concept) to encourage kids to explore with their own imagination more often. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Anti-smartphone Creativity Boosters:** The proliferation of smartphones and tablets is leading to the development of more creative drawing boards to encourage children to explore their imagination. - **Ergonomic Drawing Tools:** The 'CreativPie' drawing board features an ergonomic shape and stylus to make drawing more comfortable and accessible for children. - **Digital Replacement for Traditional Drawing Boards:** The digital 'CreativPie' drawing board can be used by children to draw without the use of paper or pencils while also being an alternative to digital screens. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toys and Games:** The 'CreativPie' drawing board could revolutionize the toy and game industry by providing a creative non-screen alternative to traditional toys. - **Education:** Educational institutions could incorporate the 'CreativPie' drawing board as a tool for creative projects, hand-eye coordination development, and cognitive stimulation. - **Office and Productivity Tools:** The ergonomic design of the 'CreativPie' drawing board could make it a popular tool for office meetings and productivity sessions, providing a comfortable and creative alternative to traditional note-taking tools. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screenless-toys.md) - [Paper-Inspired Drawing Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xencelabs-pen-tablet.md) - [Kids Drawing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-coloring-drawing-book-app.md) - [Paper-Like Drawing Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-drawing-tablet.md) - [Interactive Creativity Home Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodle-interactive-wall.md) - [Portable Digital Drawing Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-digital-drawing.md) - [Connected Smart Reading Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genie-board.md) - [Digital Creativity Tablet Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugee-trio-pad-ut3.md) - [Child-Targeted Laptop Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compal-studybook.md)