# Counting Office Supplies Numberclips Add some Cute Fun to Everyday Reading By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-07-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numberclips References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/home/numberclips/) & [spoonsisters](http://www.spoonsisters.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=513100&Category_Code=1023000&Product_Count=77) Numberclips are [page markers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tab) that are shaped in the numbers 0-9. Perfectly cute and fun, these markers execute a simple and creative design. As seen on 'Everyday with Rachael Ray' and 'House Beautiful,' the clips are obviously becoming a popular choice for paper-collecting. An upgrade from the boring [paper clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waveclips) you have hundreds of at home, Numberclips will bring a smile to people's faces when you drop off a stack of work papers. **Implications** - Consumers in modern society are looking for products they can relate to. Designs that feature an element of familiarity are appealing to those who desire a closer connection to what they purchase. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cute Page Markers:** The popularity of Numberclips suggests a trend towards cute and fun page markers in office supplies. - **Creative Design:** The success of Numberclips demonstrates the opportunity for innovative and creative designs in the office supplies market. - **Personalized Products:** The demand for products that evoke an emotional connection, like Numberclips, indicates a trend towards personalized office supplies. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Stationery:** The stationery industry can capitalize on the increasing demand for cute and creative page markers like Numberclips. - **Office Supplies:** Numberclips present an opportunity for disruptive innovation and differentiation within the office supplies industry. - **Gift and Novelty:** The gift and novelty industry can benefit from the trend of personalized and relatable office supplies, such as Numberclips. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Clipping Pen Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clippen.md) - [Crinkle Fry-Inspired Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fries-clips.md) - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Personality-Forward Bookmark Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humdrum-paper.md) - [Miniature Elastic Paper-Turning Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercricco.md) - [Color-In Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipzy.md) - [Magnetic Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shearing-magnetic-absorption.md) - [Customizable Journaling Calendar Stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-consolidated-number-stamp.md) - [Clamping Stationery Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peleg-design-clamptape.md)