# Interactive Musical Pencils Drawdio Turns Doodles Into Sound By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-12-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-pencil-music-drawdio-composes-as-you-move-pencil References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/4729/drawdio-electronic-pencil-by-adafruit-and-jay-silver.html) & [ladyada.net](http://www.ladyada.net/make/drawdio/) “Drawdio” is a coined word which, according to the video above, combines ‘draw’ and ‘audio.’ Actually, I thought it combined ‘draw’ and ‘radio.’ Ah well. It’s a pencil created by Adafruit and Jay Silver that has an embedded radio to let the wearer [draw and create sounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everglow) as they write. I suppose LeadPod or iPencil would be a trademark infringement. The gadget makes sounds by [completing a circuit your body creates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-airwave) via the lead in your pencil. If you hold hands with someone, you can make beautiful music together--maybe. Check out the video to see what that music might sound like. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive Sound Drawing:** The trend of combining drawing and audio to create interactive sound experiences. - **Embedded Radio Technology:** The trend of integrating radio technology into everyday objects for unique functionalities. - **Collaborative Music Creation:** The trend of using technology to enable multiple people to create music together. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Education and Learning:** Opportunity for educational institutions and e-learning platforms to incorporate interactive sound drawing tools for a more engaging learning experience. - **Stationery and Office Supplies:** Opportunity for stationery manufacturers and office supply retailers to develop and market interactive musical pencils for creative professionals and music enthusiasts. - **Entertainment and Events:** Opportunity for event organizers and entertainment companies to incorporate collaborative music creation tools into interactive installations and performances for a more immersive experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone-Grip Conical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-sphere.md) - [Unique Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphite-paintbrush-writing-instrument.md) - [AI Transcription Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowtica-scribe.md) - [Accessibility-Friendly Tactile Educational Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brailledoodle.md) - [Magnetic Toy-Like Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetdabbles.md) - [Dual-Functioning Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-penpass.md) - [Tactile Interactive Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha.md) - [Colorful Tech Stylus Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crayon-pro.md) - [Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-drop-pencil.md)