# Finely Ruled Pens The Messograf Pen Helps Designers Measure On the Fly By Joey Haar | Published 2017-11-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/messograf References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/11/13/this-pen-breaks-all-the-rules/) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/Unknown-20000-Messograf-Caliper-Pen/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) In the world of design, speed can sometimes be a necessity, with deadlines constantly approaching, and the Messograf pen is a crucial tool for those who're pushing the very edge of their project timelines. The pen helps speed up [industrial designers and engineers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pockitrod) by including one of the most [commonly used tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiroler-20) directly on the tool itself: a caliper and ruler. There are all sorts of reasons why one might need to use a caliper and ruler in the middle of sketches, from taking measurements in order to pass those sketches on to others to simply recording information that might be valuable for oneself. In any case, the calipers on the Messograf are incredibly precise, measuring to one one-hundredth of a millimeter. At that degree of measurement, designers can be comfortable in the fidelity of their sketches. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Integrated Measurement Tools:** The trend of incorporating calipers and rulers directly into tools offers convenience and efficiency for designers and engineers. - **Speed and Accuracy in Design:** The trend of using finely ruled pens with precise measurements allows designers to work quickly and confidently without sacrificing accuracy. - **Multifunctional Design Tools:** The trend of combining multiple tools into a single device provides designers with versatility and saves valuable workspace. ### Where This Applies - **Industrial Design:** The industrial design industry can benefit from integrated measurement tools, enhancing productivity and precision in their creative processes. - **Engineering:** The engineering industry can take advantage of finely ruled pens to streamline measurements and increase efficiency during design iterations. - **Stationery and Office Supplies:** The stationery and office supplies industry can tap into the demand for multifunctional design tools that cater to the needs of professionals in various fields. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Precise Sketching Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-helvetica.md) - [Premium Measuring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-measure-collection.md) - [Haute Hybrid Designer Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotio-compass-and-ruler.md) - [Dual-Functioning Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-penpass.md) - [Digital Design Desktop Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neoruler.md) - [Magnifying Measurement Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-sizes-ruler.md) - [Geometric Dynamic Stationary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexagonal-ruler.md) - [Smart Measuring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hozos-neorulergo.md) - [Three-in-One Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tp-pen.md)