# Designer Magnetic Marker Kits The Conceptual 'M-Marker' Keeps Clusters of Four Together By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-01-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mmarker References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2019/01/28/these-m-markers-team-pp-to-help-you/) The shift towards [digital design methods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuseproject) has broadened capabilities but hasn't replaced the feeling of creating with a traditional writing utensil, so the conceptual 'M-Marker' identifies what can be done to make the equipment more future-focused. The Red Dot Design Award-winning markers feature a specialized design that makes them easy to hold in your hand when drawing or writing, while also making them perfect for grouping together. The [integrated magnets in the markers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezmopen) keep them clustered together, which allows them to be easily carried with you without fear of losing one. The conceptual 'M-Marker' set is the design work of Sun Fan, Zeng Wenjing and Zhang Qiaowei, and could work to streamline the artistic process by eliminating the need for [traditional writing utensil cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilo75-pen-holder). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Digital-traditional Integration:** The shift towards digital design methods has created an opportunity to integrate traditional writing utensils with digital capabilities. - **User-friendly Design:** The use of specialized designs and integrated magnets in markers presents an opportunity to create user-friendly writing utensils that are easy to hold and carry. - **Streamlining Artistic Processes:** Eliminating the need for traditional writing utensil cases through innovative marker designs could streamline artistic processes. ### Where This Applies - **Stationery:** The stationery industry can benefit from the integration of digital and traditional design methods and the creation of user-friendly writing utensils. - **Design:** The design industry can explore opportunities to create innovative marker designs that streamline artistic processes and enhance user experiences. - **Innovation and Product Development:** Companies specializing in innovation and product development can explore disruptive opportunities by combining digital and traditional design methods to create user-friendly writing utensils. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Magnetic Toy-Like Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetdabbles.md) - [Reusable Magnetic Sticky Notes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-note.md) - [Multifunctional One-Piece Stationary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mover-erase-unisize.md) - [Mindful Writing Ritual Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qui-magnetic-pencil-system.md) - [Pattern-Drawing Dual-Tip Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colored-curve-pens.md) - [Magnetic Document-Holding Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holder-desk-lamp.md) - [Striking Writing Tool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith7-desk-pen.md) - [Highlighter-Inspired Reading Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-highlighter.md) - [Note Clip Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-clip.md)