# Time-Stamped Staplers The Date Stapler Makes Office Organizing Easier By Michael Hines | Published 2011-06-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/date-stapler References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/06/21/staple-by-the-date/) & [jianggonglue](http://jianggonglue.com/) The Date Stapler is a combination [label maker and stapler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staples-home-office-sale) designed by Gonglue Jiang. The Date Stapler does exactly what its namesake suggests; it dates everything it staples. If you are as unorganized as I am, the Date Stapler is a God send. The date is printed right below the staple ensuring that you'll never forget what was done when. Putting dates next to staples is all well and good, but I would really like to see this design expanded a little more. Adding even a small alphabet wheel could greatly increase the [organizational power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firki) of this design. There isn't much in the way of innovation when it comes to the [design of office supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ofiistory-desk-supplies). It is nice to see a designer thinking outside the box when it comes to something as seemingly simple as a stapler. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 56% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Office Supplies:** The integration of printing and labeling technology in office products could create new possibilities for organization and productivity. - **Data-driven Organizing:** Providing organized data through tracking features in office supplies can make it easier for people to keep track of progress and productivity. - **Innovative Labeling Systems:** Developing new ways for people to label and organize their work could potentially lead to new office supply innovations. ### Where This Applies - **Office Supplies:** Manufacturers of office supplies can look into integrating new technology to make common tools more efficient and innovative. - **Productivity Software:** Companies that specialize in productivity software could incorporate print and label tracking features into their applications to assist people in keeping track of their work. - **Organizing Services:** Services that help people organize their work may benefit from incorporating innovative office supplies like the Date Stapler. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Clamping Stationery Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peleg-design-clamptape.md) - [Note Clip Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-clip.md) - [Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-phone-labeling.md) - [Digitized Sticky Note Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memojector.md) - [Flipping Mechanical Desktop Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gnomon-perpetual-flip-calendar.md) - [Clipping Pen Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clippen.md) - [Bold Desk Paper Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tab.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Label Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niimbot-b21-label-printer.md) - [Digital Productivity Desk Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-accessory-concept.md)