# Hidden Compartment Stationary The Hidden Pencil Notebook Will Keep Kids Secretly School-Ready By | Published 2013-06-03 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-pencil References: [kidcrave](http://kidcrave.com/entertainment/hidden-pencil-notebook/) & [momastore.org](http://www.momastore.org/museum/moma/CategoryDisplay_10451_10001_26707_26707_-1_Y_New) The Hidden Pencil Notebook by designers Robie Rogge and Joe Shouldice is a fun way to get kids excited about and ready for school. With trompe l’oeil-designed covers, these notebooks are functional optical illusions. The covers of both notebook designs feature a group of pencils. One depicts an organized row of typical yellow pencils. Nestled into a hollowed-out gap disguised by the cover’s pattern is a real pencil that can be removed for use and placed back in the notebook cover when finished. The other notebook cover depicts a scattered collection of colorful pencils making it easy for any type of writing utensil to disappear into its chaotic pattern. These Hidden Pencil Notebooks are a great way to exercise a kid’s visual perception while simultaneously preparing them for the school. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Trompe L’oeil-designed Covers:** The use of trompe l’oeil-designed covers in stationary products presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for designers to create functional optical illusions. - **Hidden Compartment Notebooks:** The concept of hidden compartment notebooks provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to create interactive and engaging school supplies for kids. - **Visual Perception Exercises:** The integration of visual perception exercises in educational products offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for developers to enhance learning experiences for children. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Stationery:** The stationery industry can leverage the trend of trompe l’oeil-designed covers to create unique and visually appealing products to attract customers. - **Education:** The education industry can incorporate hidden compartment notebooks to promote interactive learning and spark creativity in students. - **Children's Products:** The children's products industry can capitalize on the trend of visual perception exercises to develop innovative and educational toys and games. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Functioning Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-penpass.md) - [Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-drop-pencil.md) - [Sculptural Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils.md) - [Dumpster Pencil Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders.md) - [Unique Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphite-paintbrush-writing-instrument.md) - [Leather-Bound Connected Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-notebooks.md) - [Reusable Paper-Free Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuka-book.md) - [Pocket Storage-Equipped Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-desk.md) - [Mindful Writing Ritual Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qui-magnetic-pencil-system.md)