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Geometric Pen Holders

These Pen Holder Designs Take Inspiration from Pencil Doodling

— September 15, 2014 — Art & Design
These pen holder designs by Block, called the Sketch Desk Tidy, takes inspiration from drawings one would doodle on the corner of a piece of paper. The structural wired design aesthetic allows the consumer to see the objects organized neatly inside the holder.

The Sketch Desk Buddy is a great place to keep your pencils, pens, erasers and office supplies neatly organized. Thanks to a geometric wire shape users can see exactly what the pen holder contains without having to fish through. Pens, pencils and rulers are kept upright thanks to the jungle gym-like wire frame that keeps your writing utensils neatly separated. With a chic blue colorway this pen holder will definitely add some color to your desk space.
Trend Themes
1. Geometric Pen Holders - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing pen holders with geometric wire shapes to allow users to easily see and access their writing utensils.
2. Organizational Desk Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating desk accessories that not only keep items tidy but also provide a visual display of the contents.
3. Colorful Office Supplies - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing pen holders and other office supplies in vibrant colors to add a pop of color to workspaces.
Industry Implications
1. Stationery and Office Supplies - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionizing the design and functionality of traditional office supplies like pen holders.
2. Interior Design and Home Decor - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing unique and visually appealing desk accessories that add aesthetic value to home and office interiors.
3. Gift and Novelty Market - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating pen holders and stationery products that can be marketed as trendy and unique gifts.
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