# Flying Origami Thumbtacks The Paper Airplane Pushpins are Whimsical and Playful By Meghan Young | Published 2012-08-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-airplane-pushpins References: [trendsnow.net](http://www.trendsnow.net/inspiration/paper-airplane-pushpins) & [vat19](http://www.vat19.com/dvds/paper-airplane-pushpins.cfm) Whimsical and playful, the Paper Airplane Pushpins brings back fond memories of childhood. Shaped exactly like a classic paper airplane, these pushpins may inspire people to try to fly one. Considering that the end very pointy, that might not be the best idea. Nevertheless, lightweight and sturdy, it probably won't do much harm if it was launched at someone. Available on Vat19, the Paper Airplane Pushpins are made entirely out of [metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shearing-magnetic-absorption). Great for workspaces, [home offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forming-function-nomad-collection) and other areas that require such [organizational stationery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldy), the thumbtacks will remind people that while it is admirable to get into the grind, recesses are necessary as well. The Paper Airplane Pushpins come in packs of six, which is just enough for many offices. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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's Driving This Trend - **Whimsical Office Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of playful and creative office supplies to bring fun and inspiration to the workplace. - **Nostalgic Design Elements:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate nostalgic design elements into various products to evoke feelings of warmth and nostalgia. - **Functional Novelty Items:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop functional novelty items that serve a practical purpose while adding an element of surprise and enjoyment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Stationery Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unique and innovative stationery products that stand out in a saturated market. - **Office Supplies Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate traditional office supplies by adding quirky and whimsical design features. - **Gift and Novelty Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a range of novel and unique gifts that appeal to individuals looking for interesting and unconventional products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Paper Sconces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pin-sconce.md) - [Aerospace-Inspired Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novium-edge-and-shuttleport.md) - [Korean Game-Inspired Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-desk-accessories.md) - [Winged Storage Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flutterbox.md) - [Whimsically Bright Napkin Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloonapkins.md) - [Breakable Magnetic Fidget Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezmopen.md) - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Elegant Desktop Brainteaser Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craighill-tetra.md) - [Personality-Forward Bookmark Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humdrum-paper.md)