# Evolving Crayons See Crayola Grow and Change Through their Long and Colorful History By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-crayons-crayloa-history References: [thedieline](http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2009/06/brand-spotlight-crayola.html) & [crayola](http://www.crayola.com/corporate/index.cfm) The [Crayola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retired-colors) company has been around since 1885. Their long and colored 120 year history is something to really marvel at and it is obvious they have evolved greatly over time. Pictured in the above gallery are some [Crayola boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-color-collection) that range from the earliest boxes released, to ones launched in the late 80s with convenient built-in [crayon sharpeners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayola-x-swell). Look at that cutting-edge technology. Since its beginnings in Easton, Pennsylvania, Crayola is one company that has strong roots and a brand that will never go out of style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Exploring sustainable materials and production processes for crayons can reduce environmental impact and attract eco-conscious consumers. - **Interactive Packaging:** Innovative packaging designs with built-in crayon sharpeners or interactive elements can enhance user experience and create a unique selling point. - **Educational Technology:** Integrating digital features or augmented reality technology into crayons can revolutionize art and learning experiences for children. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Stationery and School Supplies:** Developing innovative crayon products can drive growth and differentiation within the stationery and school supplies industry. - **Toys and Games:** Combining crayons with game elements or creating interactive coloring toys offers opportunities for disruption and market expansion in the toy industry. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Exploring sustainable crayon manufacturing can tap into the growing market of eco-friendly products and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Revived Crayon Colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retired-colors.md) - [Holiday-Ready Toy Product Lilnes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-holiday-product-lineup.md) - [Vibrant Creativity Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-acts-of-color.md) - [Creativity Time Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campaign-for-creativity.md) - [Crayon-Themed Soda Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayonthemed-soda.md) - [Creativity-Focused One-Day Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneday-activation.md) - [Retro Colored Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retired-colors-collection.md) - [Collectible Coloring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lol-surprise-loves-crayola.md) - [Color-Changing Hot Chocolate Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-hot-chocolate.md)