# Emotive Office Supplies Quirky Paperclip Art Gives New Clips a New Use By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-06-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperclip-art References: [visboo](http://visboo.com/secret-world-of-paper-clips.html) & [clipaway.net](http://clipaway.net/gbpic2.aspx) As more and more offices around the globe continue to become paperless environments, office supplies like the paperclip will become obsolete. This paperclip art just may keep paperclips relevant though. The quirky, emotive artwork is simple enough that anyone can create their own paperclip art. All that you need is some paperclips, some spare time, a pen, paper and of course, some imagination. **Implications** - Consumers are looking to [express themselves artistically](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unleash-your-genius) in every possible way. Through artworks and the Internet, people have found a variety of mediums that allow them to communicate their feelings to bridge a closer connection to others. Instead of relying on flash and glamor, perhaps businesses can creatively incorporate the [human element of emotion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodpaper) to bring honesty and truth to a product that doesn't hide behind theatrics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Personalized Office Supplies:** As consumers look for ways to express themselves artistically, there is an opportunity for personalized office supplies that allow users to uniquely customize their workspace. - **Emotional Design:** As businesses incorporate more emotion into their products, there is an opportunity for emotional design that connects with consumers on a deeper level. - **Art-based DIY Projects:** As consumers look for creative outlets, there is an opportunity for companies to offer products that enable art-based DIY projects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Office Supplies:** The office supplies industry could benefit from incorporating personalized and art-based products to appeal to consumers looking for unique and expressive ways to enhance their workspace. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers could benefit from incorporating emotional design into their work to create more engaging and resonant designs for clients. - **Art and Craft Supplies:** The art and craft supplies industry could benefit from offering products specifically tailored for art-based DIY projects like paperclip art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Clipping Pen Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clippen.md) - [Note Clip Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-clip.md) - [Minimalist Clip-Free Clipboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hinge-clipboard.md) - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Dumpster Pencil Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders.md) - [Creative Play Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharpie-studio.md) - [Magnetic Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shearing-magnetic-absorption.md) - [Creativity Enhancing WFH Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/other-angles-collection.md) - [Illuminated Stainless Steel Clipboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-b.md)