# Glowing Message Boards 'Daywriter' and 'Nightwriter' Get Your Point Across At Any Hour By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-01-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daywriter-nightwriter-message-board References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/01/19/scratch-notes-on-a-plank-day-and-night/) & [freundlicheerfindungen.de](http://www.freundlicheerfindungen.de/2prodfra.htm) The 'Daywriter' and 'Nightwriter' wall-mounted message boards by Peter Freund make it easy to get your point across, whether the lights are on or not. The 'Daywriter' is black and features a [chalkboard finish](https://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/quote-display-device), while the 'Nightwriter' is translucent white. The fluorescent finish on the 'Nightwriter' glows brighter where you've traced words, making it an interactive [glow-in-the-dark message board](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbrand-circuit-board) that's perfect for nighttime communication. Best of all, the wall-mounted 'Daywriter' and 'Nightwriter' double as shelves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Glow-in-the-dark Messaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in creating glow-in-the-dark messaging solutions for nighttime communication. - **Interactive Message Boards:** Disruptive innovation opportunity exists in developing interactive message boards that enhance communication and engagement. - **Dual-purpose Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity can be found in creating multi-functional products that serve as both message boards and shelves. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Interior design industry can explore creating innovative messaging solutions for homes and offices. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Advertising and marketing industry can incorporate interactive message boards to engage with target audiences. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of dual-purpose design by creating message boards with integrated shelves. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glow-in-the-Dark Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-water-bottle.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Device Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ddbrand-circuit-board.md) - [Illuminated Stainless Steel Clipboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-b.md) - [Personal Portable Whiteboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-whiteboard-1.md) - [Delightful Smart Messaging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-messaging-system.md) - [Mobile Illuminating Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/for-a-fleeting-moment.md) - [Magnetic Whiteboard Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiteboard-notebook.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Prescription Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowing-relief.md) - [Interactive Creativity Home Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodle-interactive-wall.md)