# Perimeter-Packed Pen Holders The MATT Ring and Oval Help Organize Your Desk in a Roundabout Way By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-11-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-ring-and-oval References: [betterlivingthroughdesign](http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/accessories/matt-pen-holders/) & [store.leibal](http://store.leibal.com/collections/all/products/matt) The broader openings of the MATT Ring and Oval are unusually not meant to serve as storage compartments for writing utensils; instead, these playful pen holders have deep ridges sliced into their perimeters that accommodate the arrangement of notepads, pencils and miscellaneous desk clutter. Soft plastisol material in black forms the round and oblong versions of the Objekten office accessory. It's a little bit elastic to allow for the insertion of various items and the tight cling-ability to keep everything secure. A continuous loop throughout both pieces provides plenty of channel space for lodging everything from stationery to electronic cables. Of course, Sylvain Willenz's MATT Ring and Oval do still have those large gaps in their middles. These could prove useful for positioning lamps, small devices or more awkward office supplies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Desk Organization:** The MATT Ring and Oval offer a unique way to organize desk clutter with the deep ridges sliced into their perimeters. - **Soft Plastisol Material:** The use of soft plastisol material offers opportunities for innovative designs and applications in office accessories and other industries. - **Multipurpose Office Accessories:** The large gaps in the MATT Ring and Oval offer opportunities for positioning lamps, small devices or other awkward office supplies, suggesting a rise in multipurpose office accessories. ### Who This Affects Most - **Office Supplies:** The use of soft plastisol material offers potential for innovative designs for office accessories, storage, and organization. - **Interior Design:** The trend toward unique and playful desk accessories like the MATT Ring and Oval suggests opportunities for interior designers to create custom accessories for office and living spaces. - **Electronics:** The large gaps in the MATT Ring and Oval suggest opportunities for positioning electronic devices, leading to potential innovation in product design for electronic accessories and storage solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organized Minimal Pen Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilo75-pen-holder.md) - [Desktop Pen Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pareto-pot.md) - [Off-Kilter Desktop Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-pen-holder.md) - [Clutter-Tackling Desk Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-desk-organizer.md) - [Stackable Tower Workstation Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyl-desk-organizer.md) - [Practical Matte Desk Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-pad.md) - [Recycled Desk Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tray210.md) - [Minimal Compact Pen Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serenity-pen-stand.md) - [Vertical Desk Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tower-desk1.md)