# Concentration-Enhancing Toys This Desk Toy Gives People Something to Do While Trying to Focus By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-09-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-toy References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2015098713/fidget-cube-a-vinyl-desk-toy) This addictive desk toy is the perfect solution for people who find themselves fidgeting while trying to work. Called the 'Fidget Cube,' the toy is small but has a variety of features that make it an addictive gadget to play with. Its surfaces have several fidget-inducing options including buttons to click -- with three that make a clicking noise and two that don't -- a gliding joystick, a switch, an indented surface inspired by worry stones, a rolling gear and a spinning dial. The desk toy is small but resourceful in what it offers and makes for the perfect tool to improve the concentration of the people using it. This unique contraption gives those using it something to do when feeling anxious that does not disturb the people around them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Desk Toys:** Opportunity for developing innovative desk toys that enhance concentration and productivity. - **Fidgeting Solutions:** Potential for creating products that address the need for fidgeting solutions in work environments. - **Calming Gadgets:** Market for calming gadgets that provide stress relief and improve focus. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for toy manufacturers to create unique fidget toys for workspace productivity. - **Office Supplies:** Opportunity for office supply companies to introduce fidgeting solutions as essential work accessories. - **Stress Relief Products:** Market potential for companies specializing in stress relief products to expand their offerings with gadgets for concentration enhancement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Therapeutic Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speks-magnet-balls.md) - [Meditative Desktop Concentration Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-zero.md) - [Optical Illusion Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezmocoin-infinity.md) - [Minimalist Japanese Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingerdama.md) - [Pocket-Sized Fidget Toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slidergamemackey.md) - [Smart Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-fidget-toy.md) - [Titanium Button-Like Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slider-30.md) - [Solid Brass Workstation Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-desk-toy.md) - [Minimalist Fidgeting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fidgeting-apps.md)