# Rising Sun Notebooks The Inspiration Pad Encourages Outside-the-Box Thinking By Meghan Young | Published 2010-07-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspiration-pad References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Inspiration-Pad/430578) & [tmsprl](http://www.tmsprl.com) As a writer who constantly encounters [writer's block](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gen3-valentine-edition), the Inspiration Pad is a godsend. Although it may not actually inspire the flow of words many desperately search for at times, it would definitely shake up most people's routine through its creative design. Kudos to [graphic designer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unleash-your-genius) Marc Thomasset for being inspired enough to create the Inspiration Pad. Featuring a uniquely lined page with every turn, it would surely encourage the [outside-the-box-thinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/break-me) needed to get out of a frustrating funk. What do you think? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Creative Stationery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop interactive notebooks that spark creativity and help users think outside the box. - **Inspiration Tools:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design digital or physical tools that provide inspiration and overcome creative blocks. - **Design Thinking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply design thinking principles to create products that enhance user creativity and problem-solving abilities. ### Where This Applies - **Stationery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate technology into traditional stationery products to create interactive and engaging experiences. - **Creative Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop educational materials and platforms that foster creativity and encourage outside-the-box thinking. - **Product Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative and unconventional designs for everyday products to inspire users and enhance their creative thinking process. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Joy-Infused Writing Support](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkjot.md) - [Distraction-Free Digital Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-journal.md) - [Cubic Minimalist Memo Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memo-block.md) - [Modular Refillable Notebook Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notebook-system.md) - [Brainstorming Business Idea Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ideamate.md) - [Leather-Bound Connected Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-notebooks.md) - [Striking Writing Tool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith7-desk-pen.md) - [Elegant Analog Note Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-taking-kit.md) - [Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unleash-your-genius.md)