# Unconventional Guitar Picks The LEAP Ergonomic Pick Addresses Issues Seen in Conventional Designs By Justin Lam | Published 2018-12-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leap-ergonomic-pick References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/11/29/someone-built-an-ergonomic-guitar-pick/) & [bogstreet](https://www.bogstreet.com/) Guitar picks have remained unchanged for decades but the LEAP ergonomic pick aims to end the frustrations of conventional offerings. Designed by Paul Holcomb, the LEAP ergonomic pick came from personal qualms with the flimsy and slippery nature of [conventional picks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smallscale-electric-guitars). The design was further bolstered when Holcomb examined the design of a fidget spinner, which led to the distinct cavity in the center of the ergonomic pick. In addition to the center cavity, the LEAP ergonomic pick also features three different pick sides and a contoured centerpiece to provide stability and comfort. Each of the corners offer varying levels of thickness, ensuring players won't have to search endlessly for a pick with the perfect rigidity. The LEAP ergonomic pick is currently offered in two varieties, a thinner one for rhythm guitarists and a thicker one for [lead guitarists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mogabi-v3-guitar). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ergonomic Guitar Accessories:** The LEAP ergonomic pick demonstrates a growing trend in the development of guitar accessories that prioritize comfort and improved performance. - **Innovative Materials and Designs:** The LEAP ergonomic pick showcases how unconventional materials and unique designs can disrupt traditional product categories, such as guitar picks. - **Personalized and Specialized Guitar Picks:** The LEAP ergonomic pick highlights the demand for personalized and specialized guitar picks that cater to different playing styles and preferences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Musical Instruments:** The musical instrument industry can embrace disruptive innovation by introducing more ergonomic and specialized accessories, like the LEAP ergonomic pick, to enhance the playing experience. - **Consumer Goods:** Consumer goods companies can explore new opportunities by developing innovative materials and designs for various product categories, taking inspiration from the unconventional approach of the LEAP ergonomic pick. - **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of personalized and specialized products, seen in the LEAP ergonomic pick, by investing in customizable production processes for guitar picks and other accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Guitar Pick Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piek.md) - [Premium Versatile Guitar Picks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-pick-1.md) - [Pick-Dispensing Guitar Pedals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stompbox.md) - [Acoustic Guitar Bows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickaso-guitar-bow.md) - [Customizable Guitar Pickups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-guitar-pickups.md) - [Minimalist MIDI Guitar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-guitar.md) - [Travel-Friendly Folding Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travelfriendly-folding-guitar.md) - [Button-Activated Guitar Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockdreamer-guitarbar.md) - [Modular High-End Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-guitars.md)