# Minimalist Durable Tape Dispensers The TapeWORM By Pearl | Published 2008-09-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-adhesivetape-dispensers-tapeworm-by-paul-sandip References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2008/09/18/tapeworm-the-good-kind/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_file.asp?individual_id=38121&portfolio_id=822679) The humble adhesive tape dispenser usually comes in two varieties: the humongous and heavy type and the cheap plastic ones which quickly falls apart. The solution is the radically different tapeWORM which is [compact and light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z3ro-mini-knife) and will not break. It consists of a strip of [highly flexible metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinwa) with a serrated edge on one end. It flexes easily to sit mostly inside the tape roll. The business end slides over the top of the tape via a notched recess. The user just has to press down near the tapeWORM’s serrated edge, pull and cut off the amount of tape needed. The tapeWORM springs back into its original flat shape which allows for efficient storage, packing and shipping. The industrial designer is Paul Sandip, who is based in Delhi, India. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist Tape Dispensers:** Opportunity to create sleek and compact tape dispensers that are durable and functional. - **Flexible Metal Design:** Innovative use of flexible metal in tape dispensers for easier storage and usage. - **Efficient Packaging Solutions:** Opportunity to develop efficient and space-saving packaging solutions using the tapeWORM design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Office Supplies:** Office supply industry can explore minimalistic tape dispenser designs for better user experience. - **Packaging:** Packaging industry can adopt the tapeWORM design for more efficient and eco-friendly packaging solutions. - **Industrial Design:** Opportunity for industrial designers to incorporate flexible metal designs in various products for enhanced functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Clamping Stationery Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peleg-design-clamptape.md) - [Sleek Rounded Measuring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enso-tape.md) - [Two-Way Cutter Scissors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hakoake-portable-scissors.md) - [Next-Gen Tape Measures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comandi.md) - [Sustainable Paper Towel Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-towel-holder-1.md) - [Rolling Portable Measuring Tapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neorulergo.md) - [Durably Designed Box Cutters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-box-opener.md) - [Sleek Charging Cable Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taim.md) - [Ultra-Compact Outdoor Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slidewinder.md)