# Dual-Purpose Pens The E-Pen by Propagandist Provides Two Reasons Not to Misplace It By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-03-13 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epen-by-propagandist References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/03/12/top-32-favorites-from-2013-if-design-award/) & [exhibition.ifdesign.de](http://exhibition.ifdesign.de/entrydetails_en.html?mode=madr&offset=0) Your typical [writing utensil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minipen) has a single function and, while it's a terribly useful one, people are constantly losing this trusty implement. The E-Pen by Propagandist Company Limited is the proposed solution to this problem, created by packing in twice the practicality so that the scribbler won't slip your mind. Integrated into the bulbous head of the [stationery device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith7-desk-pen) is a [small tape measure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enso-tape). Inspiration for this product came from professionals working in the fashion world who are constantly doing sketches, making adjustments to patterns and require both a handy scrawler and the means to size up garment lengths and widths, the forms of dummies and the bodies of models. The smoothly sculpted and softly colored E-Pen by Propagandist would prove to be indispensable and consequently found in every pocket of those in the garment industry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dual-purpose Stationery:** Developing stationery equipment that integrates multiple functions to increase productivity and reduce the chance of misplacing them. - **Multifunctional Tools:** Creating multi-functional tools that serve more than one purpose to simplify work tasks and offer convenience. - **Integrated Devices:** Integrating devices to create an all-in-one solution for professionals who need access to a range of tools while on-the-go. ### Where This Applies - **Stationery Industry:** The stationery industry can benefit from developing stationery equipment that integrates multiple functions to offer convenience and increase productivity. - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can adopt the use of dual-purpose pens to enhance productivity and reduce the need to carry multiple tools, therefore increasing convenience. - **Tools and Equipment Industry:** The tools and equipment industry can develop multi-functional tools to serve various purposes, therefore simplifying work tasks and increasing productivity for professionals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Functioning Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-penpass.md) - [Refill-Friendly Ruler Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combined-ruler-and-pen.md) - [Clipping Pen Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clippen.md) - [Minimalist Multitool Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pockitrod.md) - [Performance-Driven Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p3n-pen.md) - [Multi-Functional EDC Tool Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edc-tool-pen.md) - [Bit-Bearing Multitool Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multitool-pen.md) - [Pattern-Drawing Dual-Tip Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colored-curve-pens.md) - [Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-drop-pencil.md)