# Redesigned Office Supplies The Infinite Clip Brings the Paperclip into the 21st Century By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-27 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinite-clip References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1663092/infinite-clip-attempts-to-build-a-better-paperclip-with-3d-printing) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_details.asp?individual_id=31917) The Infinite Clip is the first major makeover the paperclip has seen in its almost 150-year history. Designers Joris Peels and Artur Tchoukanov created the Infinite Clip to show their friends (naysayers) just how practical [mass producing objects using 3D printing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldy) can be. Needless to say, all naysayers were instantly blown away by the awesomeness that is the Infinite Clip. The Infinite Clip can be used in four different configurations and is strong enough to clip onto [wallets, tabletops and even books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shearing-magnetic-absorption). One can only wonder what these two could do with a stapler. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 39% | 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) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Redesigned Office Supplies:** Opportunity to revolutionize traditional office supplies through innovative designs. - **3D Printing in Mass Production:** The use of 3D printing to manufacture practical and customizable office supplies on a larger scale. - **Multi-functional Office Accessories:** Creating office supplies that serve multiple purposes and configurations for enhanced versatility. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Office Supplies Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation potential in reimagining and manufacturing traditional office supplies with new designs and materials. - **3D Printing:** Opportunities to utilize 3D printing technology for mass producing customized office supplies. - **Product Design:** Revolutionizing the design of office supplies to enhance functionality and provide multi-functional solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Clipping Pen Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clippen.md) - [Minimalist Clip-Free Clipboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hinge-clipboard.md) - [Clippable Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clippable-furniture.md) - [Snap Binding Minimal Clipboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-jacket.md) - [Clamping Stationery Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peleg-design-clamptape.md) - [Aerospace-Inspired Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novium-edge-and-shuttleport.md) - [Illuminated Stainless Steel Clipboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-b.md) - [Crinkle Fry-Inspired Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fries-clips.md) - [Clothespin-Inspired Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentapa.md)