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One-Handed Tape Dispensers

The O N Tape Dispenser Boasts a Sleek Design for the Modern Lifestyle

— August 20, 2021 — Art & Design
Fountain Studio designed the O N Tape Dispenser in response to the lack of one-handed dispensers in the industry. The functional stationery item is also aesthetically pleasing, boasting a sleek design. Fountain Studio took it upon itself to upgrade the age-old tool for the modern user.

The O N has two holes. The first hole keeps the tape bonded and pressed to the rubber pad for continuous usability and stability. The second hole includes a button to cut the tape off when required, making it highly user-friendly. Its design allows the user's second hand to remain free for other project purposes. A tape refill dispenser rolls as the tape is used, displayed through a hole in the device's body.

Image Credit: Fountain Studio
Trend Themes
1. One-handed Stationery - The need for one-handed functionality in everyday stationery tools creates disruptive innovation opportunities to cater to modern users.
2. User-friendly Product Design - Creating functional and aesthetically pleasing products with features like continuous usability and stability and free hands will be a major trend in the product design industry.
3. Smart Refillable Tools - The innovation of refillable tools that roll as the item is being used will be a promising trend, creating sustainable alternatives in the stationery industry.
Industry Implications
1. Stationery - Companies in the stationery industry can revolutionize traditional tools by adding features that fulfill modern user needs for one-handed functionality.
2. Product Design - Innovative product designers can capitalize on the opportunity to create more aesthetically pleasing, efficient and user-friendly products in the industry.
3. Sustainability - The development of refillable tools will be an exciting trend that can contribute to a sustainable future by reducing waste in the stationery industry.
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