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Cutlery Writing Hybrids

The Dine Ink Pen Utensil Set Provides a Playful Way to Eat at the Desk

— March 21, 2011 — Lifestyle
Workaholism will force you to eat at the desk, with the Dine Ink Pen Utensil Set as the perfect piece for such situations.

The Dine Ink Pen Utensil Set is a convenient hybrid of a pen and various forms of cutlery. All the caps are shaped like knives, spoons and forks. Slip the cap on the back and you can start writing with the exposed pen. When it's lunch, flip that bad boy the other way around and you'll no longer have to go through the trouble of hunting down plastic cutlery.

With the work place being so hectic, workers can only absorb so much in their minds. Convenience is of utmost importance, and while the Dining Ink Pen Utensil Set may not help you set schedules or receive e-mails, it's still useful in a playful manner.
Trend Themes
1. Cutlery Writing Hybrids - The trend of combining everyday items with writing tools can be applied to different industries to make work tasks more convenient and playful.
2. Multipurpose Desk Tools - The increasing demand for multipurpose desk tools signals a trend for more efficient and space-saving solutions for the modern workplace.
3. Desk Time Optimization - There is a trend for products that help optimize desk time by combining necessary tools and functions into a single device or item.
Industry Implications
1. Office Supplies - There is an opportunity for office supplies companies to create innovative, multipurpose products that combine writing tools with other practical office items.
2. Food Services - Food service industries can benefit from creating hybrid products that make it more convenient for on-the-go lifestyles, combining utensils with other everyday items.
3. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics companies can benefit from creating hybrid products that integrate practical office supplies or utensils with electronic devices.
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