# Minimalist Clip-Free Clipboards The 'HINGE' Clipboard Maintains a Simple Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-09-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hinge-clipboard References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/09/01/clip-free-clipboard-is-the-ultimate-minimalist-tool-for-your-brightest-ideas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clip-free-clipboard-is-the-ultimate-minimalist-tool-for-your-brightest-ideas) & [idontknow.tokyo](https://idontknow.tokyo)  The '[HINGE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hinge-healths)' clipboard is a minimalist take on the humble [stationery accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ofiistory-desk-supplies) for students, journalists or professionals alike to incorporate into their gear collection. The clipboard is characterized by its simple design that has no hardware or clips, but instead opts for a small lip that will keep one or several sheets of paper in place. This will offer a dedicated way to [keep paper in place](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tab), while also streamlining the functionality by eliminating the need to physically manipulate a clip for access. The 'HINGE' clipboard is the design work of Aoki Ryosaku, Haruta Masayuki and Tsunoda Takashi of idontknow.tokyo, and is rated for use with up to 20 sheets of paper. The clip-free clipboard comes in white and black color options. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minimalist Clipboards:** Opportunity for stationery companies to create sustainable clip-free designs as gesture towards eco-friendliness and simplicity. - **Hardware-free Designs:** Opportunity for invention of new hardware-free designs in diverse product categories for a more user-friendly experience. - **Paper Management Simplification:** Opportunity for companies to streamline office and school paper organization with simple and functional designs ### Where This Applies - **Office Supplies:** Office supplies companies can innovate by creating more eco-friendly, efficient and user-friendly designs that can improve productivity and encourage work-life balance. - **Education Supplies:** Education supplies companies can create sustainable and innovative classroom supplies for student-centric learning and experience. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic design companies can explore minimalism and hardware-free products as innovative design choices, improving their product portfolio and attracting eco-conscious customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snap Binding Minimal Clipboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-jacket.md) - [Illuminated Stainless Steel Clipboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-b.md) - [Clipping Pen Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clippen.md) - [Note Clip Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-clip.md) - [Cubic Minimalist Memo Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memo-block.md) - [Paper-Free To-Do Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eminder.md) - [Aerospace-Inspired Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novium-edge-and-shuttleport.md) - [Clamping Stationery Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peleg-design-clamptape.md) - [Magnetic Whiteboard Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiteboard-notebook.md)