# Heavy Metal Adhesives The 'On a Roll' Tape Dispenser is Weighted for One-Handed Use By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-09-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-a-roll-tape-dispenser References: [betterlivingthroughdesign](http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/accessories/on-a-roll-tape-dispenser/) & [black-blum](http://www.black-blum.com/products/on-a-roll/) Plastic is the material choice for this sort of desktop implement, yet the 'On a Roll' tape dispenser has been oddly fabricated from cast iron. It's got a greater sense of presence and permanence than you'd ever expect of something from your [stationery drawer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumon). Designed by [Black + Blum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrialstyle-lighting), the piece is a fairly minimal one, comprising a bar of metal that bends to form a tear-off tip and an arm to hold the reel. It doesn't require the bulky base that you're used to seeing, because the density of the iron has a great mass that keeps it securely on the tabletop. Rising above the realm of [cheap and disposable office supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twyst), the 'On a Roll' tape dispenser might one day become an artifact that survives our civilization. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Heavy Metal Adhesives:** The rise of heavy metal adhesives in the office supplies industry presents an opportunity for creating durable and long-lasting products. - **Weighted Design:** Designing office tools with weighted features provides a sense of permanence and high-quality, disrupting the traditional plastic-based designs. - **Minimalistic Stationery:** Minimalistic stationery designs, such as the 'On a Roll' tape dispenser, offer a sleek and sophisticated alternative to traditional office supplies. ### Where This Applies - **Office Supplies:** The office supplies industry can explore the use of heavy metal adhesives and weighted designs to create premium and long-lasting products. - **Product Design:** Product designers can innovate by incorporating weighted features and minimalistic designs in stationery, offering a new aesthetic and functional value. - **Home Décor:** The use of heavy metal adhesives in office tools like tape dispensers can blur the line between stationery and home décor, enabling unique and stylish office setups. ## 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) - [Solid Brass Workstation Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-desk-toy.md) - [Next-Gen Tape Measures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comandi.md) - [Modern Wooden Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ofiistory-desk-supplies.md) - [Titanium EDC Rolling Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiroler-20.md) - [Industrial Metal-Framed Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-field-desk.md) - [Sterling Silver Sleek Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oddities.md) - [Miniature Metal Fidget Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altdynamic-orbiform-mini.md)