# Colorful Stationery Stones 3M's Pebble Collection was Designed by Karim Rashid By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-collection References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/the-pebble-collection-by-karim-rashid-for-3m) & [karimrashid](http://www.karimrashid.com/) Karim Rashid designing for [3M](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psoriasis-prescription-patches) stationery products was a great collaborative fit -- just check out the [Pebble Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebbles-collection) to see the result of their work together. Fun and funky, Rashid's contemporary signature style goes hand-in-hand with 3M's need to satisfy the wants of kids heading back to school at the end of this month. Yes, time flies. The Pebble Collection is filled with stationary supplies including tape dispensers and [Post-It holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postit-brand-x-pantone) that resemble the smooth stones that it is named after. Available in three colors (metallic purple, pristine white and matted black), they take on a vibrant existence when paired with clashing Post-It notes. Although ergonomically designed for easy one-handed access, all kids will be thinking when they set their eyes on the Pebble Collection is how cool they are. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 8% | 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 - **Colorful Office Supplies:** The Pebble Collection by 3M showcases the trend of incorporating vibrant colors and fun designs into stationery products. - **Collaborative Design:** The collaboration between Karim Rashid and 3M for the Pebble Collection highlights the trend of bringing together designers and brands to create innovative stationery. - **Ergonomic Stationery:** The Pebble Collection's ergonomic design caters to the trend of creating office supplies that prioritize comfort and ease of use. ### Who This Affects Most - **Stationery:** The Pebble Collection showcases the potential for vibrant and unique stationery designs to attract customers and stand out in the market. - **Back-to-school:** The Pebble Collection caters to the back-to-school industry by offering trendy and cool stationery supplies that appeal to students. - **Product Design:** The collaborative design process between Karim Rashid and 3M for the Pebble Collection demonstrates the potential for innovative product designs in the stationery industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone-Inspired Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karim-rashid-kobble.md) - [Designer Stationary Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-source-1.md) - [Collectible Creative Stationery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-x-blackpink.md) - [Sea Pebble-Inspired Serveware Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelly-wearstler.md) - [Collaborative Art Museum Stationary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papier-x-the-met.md) - [Cubic Minimalist Memo Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memo-block.md) - [Beach-Inspired Desk Trios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskterior.md) - [Sustainable Productive Portable Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-2.md) - [Elegant Glass Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebbles-collection.md)