# Multifunctional Date Keepers The Memo Calendar 2014 by Milk Design is Colorful and Contemporary By Meghan Young | Published 2013-12-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memo-calendar-2014 References: [plusmood](http://plusmood.com/2013/12/memo-calendar-2014-milk-design/) & [milkdesign.hk](http://www.milkdesign.com.hk/) A new year is almost upon us and that means gearing up with practical products such as the Memo Calendar 2014. Unlike traditional date keepers, this design is a [memo and calendar in one](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-calendar), hence its name. By taking on such a multifunctional existence, it is meant to help people stay organized in a much better, and of course stylish, manner. Created by [Milk Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiener-cake), a studio based in Hong Kong, the Memo Calendar 2014 was created in collaboration with Antalis in order to use eco-friendly waste paper. Four of the color versions, however, used fine paper from SKIN CURIOUS Collection. As written on their [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-verified) page, "We attempted to use paper to create a multifunctional desktop product that enables users to utilize the calendar and plan their schedule in a more convenient way." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Multifunctional Office Supplies:** The Memo Calendar 2014 demonstrates the trend of creating office supplies that serve multiple purposes, providing opportunities for innovative products that combine practicality and style. - **Eco-friendly Stationery:** The collaboration between Milk Design and Antalis highlights the trend of eco-friendly stationery, presenting opportunities for companies to create sustainable and environmentally conscious products. - **Integrated Planning Tools:** The Memo Calendar 2014 exemplifies the trend of integrated planning tools, paving the way for innovative solutions that seamlessly combine calendars, memos, and scheduling for enhanced organization. ### Who This Affects Most - **Office Supplies:** The multifunctional design of the Memo Calendar 2014 presents an opportunity for the office supplies industry to develop innovative products that cater to the needs of organized professionals. - **Stationery:** The use of eco-friendly waste paper in the Memo Calendar 2014 showcases the potential for the stationery industry to embrace sustainability and create environmentally responsible products. - **Productivity Tools:** The integration of multiple functions in the Memo Calendar 2014 suggests a disruptive innovation opportunity for the productivity tools industry to create advanced planning solutions that streamline organization and scheduling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flipping Mechanical Desktop Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gnomon-perpetual-flip-calendar.md) - [Colorful Poster-Sized Wall Planers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-wall-calendar.md) - [Cubic Minimalist Memo Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memo-block.md) - [Paper-Free To-Do Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eminder.md) - [Digital Handwritten Reminder Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almo-concept-design.md) - [Digital Productivity Desk Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-accessory-concept.md) - [Coastal Desk Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighthouse-calendar.md) - [Digitized Sticky Note Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memojector.md) - [Note Clip Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-clip.md)