# Gold-Plated Quills The Haptic Penna is a Gorgeous yet Practical By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptic-penna References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/mighty-quill-of-little-men-doubles-as-a-pen-and-bookmark/) & [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2010/08/31/white-haptic-penna-gold-haptic-penna-design-by-nothing-design-group.php) The Haptic Penna is sure to appeal to all the romantic writers out there. Taking the [classic shape of a quill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sterling-silver-penis-pen), it brings to mind an era in which the [written word was treasured](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qui-magnetic-pencil-system) over everything else. Perhaps it will encourage people to hand-write more often. Designed by Nothing Design Group, the Haptic Penna is more than meets the eye. Its slimness also allows it to act as a bookmark, and by the looks of the images, the white version offers a surface to take notes as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Retro Writing Tools:** The Haptic Penna taps into the trend of nostalgia and encourages the use of traditional writing instruments. - **Multifunctional Stationery:** The Haptic Penna showcases the demand for tools that serve multiple purposes, such as acting as a bookmark and note-taking surface. - **Handwriting Revival:** The Haptic Penna aligns with the trend of rekindling the art of handwritten communication in a digital age. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Stationery:** The stationery industry can explore similar designs that combine traditional aesthetics with modern functionality. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands could capitalize on the demand for high-quality writing tools that evoke a sense of nostalgia and elegance. - **Education:** Educational institutions could adopt products like the Haptic Penna to promote the importance of handwritten notes and facilitate a tactile learning experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Floating Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulse-pen.md) - [Elevated Ballpoint Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperlux-studio.md) - [Ceremonious Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aestus-signature-pen.md) - [Digital Writing Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuseproject.md) - [Machined Metallic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-pen.md) - [Suspended Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverpen.md) - [Unique Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphite-paintbrush-writing-instrument.md) - [Floating Futuristic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitating-pen.md) - [Ergonomic 3D-Printed Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-pen.md)