# Ornate Desktop Designer Equipment The 'Konik' Electric Sharpener Fits onto Any Vessel By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-sharpener References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/03/30/konik-sharpener/) The beautifully designed 'Konik' electric sharpener is the design work of Clement Dauchy and enables users to place the unit onto any vessel in order to catch the shavings for simple disposal. The growing number of consumers who are looking for ways to make every aspect of their life more luxurious is seeing even basic items being given an opulent overhaul. The 'Konik' is an example of this with an inherently simple yet designer aesthetic that comes as the perfect piece of equipment for [designers who still utilize pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils) in their design work. The conceptual 'Konik' electric sharpener consists of powerful sharpening equipment that's powered by batteries in order to make it a functional piece of equipment that will be able to be used anywhere. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Luxury Redesigns:** The trend of consumers seeking luxurious redesigns of everyday items presents an opportunity for businesses to add a designer aesthetic to basic items. - **Portable Design Equipment:** The 'Konik' electric sharpener's ability to be placed on any vessel for shavings disposal showcases an opportunity for businesses to innovate portable design equipment. - **Battery-powered Sharpeners:** The concept of battery-powered sharpening equipment presents an opportunity for businesses to create functional equipment that can be used anywhere. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Home Goods:** The growing trend of consumers seeking luxurious redesigns of everyday items presents an opportunity for businesses in the luxury home goods industry to expand their offerings. - **Design Equipment:** The 'Konik' electric sharpener's portable and efficient design presents an opportunity for businesses in the design equipment industry to innovate their products. - **Battery Technology:** The concept of battery-powered sharpening equipment presents an opportunity for businesses in the battery technology industry to create power solutions for portable devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vertical Pencil Sharpening Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencil-sharpener-1.md) - [Striking Writing Tool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith7-desk-pen.md) - [Electric Pencil Sharpener](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-pencil-sharpener.md) - [Haute Hybrid Designer Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotio-compass-and-ruler.md) - [Spinning Desk Sharpeners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferfereh.md) - [Curvaceous Analog Designer Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rulerc-concept.md) - [Minimal Compact Pen Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serenity-pen-stand.md) - [Modernized Desktop Pencil Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grovemade-x-blackwing-pencil-kit.md) - [Off-Kilter Desktop Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-pen-holder.md)