# Nature-Inspired Stationery Burrows The Desk Egg Paperclip Nest Provides a Cozy Organized Home By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-egg-paperclip-nest References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2013/02/magnetic-egg-paperclip-nest.html) & [fredandfriends](http://fredandfriends.com/products/view/category/desk-and-paper/desk-egg-paperclip-nest) The Desk Egg Paperclip Nest provides a welcoming home for the common metal paper fasteners. In actuality, the paperclips become the home. The organizing stationery product may be shaped like an egg, but it in fact contains a [strong magnet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexagon-board-game-trays) that attracts metal in such a way that they form cozy nest around it. Adorably charming, the Desk Egg Paperclip Nest adds a fun detail to office spaces both at home and work. Created by designer Cheng-Tsung Feng and available at [Fred & Friends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders), the Desk Egg Paperclip Nest is provided with a starter pack of 50 gold paperclips, which is perfect considering silver versions are much more prevalent. Made in China, the egg itself is fashioned out of ABS Plastic, which offers a clean and smooth case for the magnet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## 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 - **Nature-inspired Stationery:** Opportunity for creating more nature-inspired stationery products that add charm to office spaces. - **Desk Organization:** Potential for innovative desk organization solutions that utilize magnets and unique shapes for nesting stationery. - **Adorable Office Accessories:** Demand for cute and playful office accessories that bring a touch of fun to workspaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Stationery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for stationery companies to develop unique and creative products inspired by nature. - **Design and Home Decor:** Opportunity for designers and home decor companies to create desk organization products that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. - **Gift and Novelty:** Potential for gift and novelty companies to tap into the market for adorable and whimsical office accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Note Clip Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-clip.md) - [Welcome Gift Design Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earths-hatch-kit.md) - [Wireless Charger Desk Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbitkey-nest-v2.md) - [Knick-Knack Storage Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiky-desk-concept.md) - [Folded Metal Sheet Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldy.md) - [Dumpster Pencil Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders.md) - [Desk Organizer Lamp Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engrid-desk-lamp.md) - [Beach-Inspired Desk Trios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskterior.md) - [Magnetic Desk Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexagon-board-game-trays.md)