# Crate Shaped Pen Holders These Desk Crates are Modeled After Large Shipping Containers By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-03-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-crates References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/home/desk-crates/) & [shop.coolmaterial](http://shop.coolmaterial.com/products/desk-crates) When it comes to office supplies, practicality and accessibility is often the number one priority, but these inventive Desk Crates are taking these traditional products and making them much more visually engaging. These inventive pen holders are shaped like the traditional shipping containers that are used to package large items overseas. The exterior resembles that wood-like crate material, and there are even a few detailed stamped designs and phrases such as "fragile," which serve to make this container-like holder even more authentic. While ordinary [circular pen holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tower-desk1) suffice for storing your essential office equipment, these Desk Crates serve to add more of an [eclectic and rustic touch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/track-concept) to your work desk, and it will certainly differentiate your items from anyone else's. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eclectic Office Supplies:** Creating visually engaging office supplies that add an eclectic and rustic touch to workspaces. - **Repurposed Packaging Design:** Using traditional shipping container designs to create unique and practical office supplies. - **Personalized Desk Organization:** Offering pen holders that differentiate items through stamped designs and phrases. ### Who This Affects Most - **Office Supplies:** Developing innovative office supplies that combine practicality with visually engaging designs. - **Packaging:** Exploring opportunities to repurpose packaging designs for practical and aesthetic purposes. - **Personalized Products:** Creating customizable desk organizers that allow for personalization and differentiation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multipurpose Workstation Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakywood-wooden-cubic-pot.md) - [Clutter-Tackling Desk Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-desk-organizer.md) - [Stackable Tower Workstation Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyl-desk-organizer.md) - [Organized Minimal Pen Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilo75-pen-holder.md) - [Modern Wooden Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ofiistory-desk-supplies.md) - [Off-Kilter Desktop Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-pen-holder.md) - [Race‑inspired Tracker Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/race-track-desk.md) - [Hand-Dyed Desk Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grovemade-desk-tray.md) - [Pocket Storage-Equipped Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-desk.md)