# Skin-Based Notepads The Pen + Sprayer Creates a Fool-Proof Writing Surface on Your Hand By Meghan Young | Published 2010-01-12 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pen-sprayer References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/01/11/write-on-the-palm-of-my-hand/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) Have you ever been at the bar, talking to that sexy someone who then leans over to write his/her name on the palm of your hand before leaving with a wink and then realized you’ve just wiped your [sweating palm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweat-absorbing-hand-lotion) on your pant leg? Well then, you need to read about this Pen + Sprayer innovation. By simply spraying a specialized chemical onto the palm of your hand, you have created a [writing surface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-gelocity-gel-pens) for your [note-taking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scratchpad), which can be pulled off and saved. I’m sure the Pen + Sprayer will minimize those missed connections. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Skin-based Notepads:** This trend represents the potential of using the human body as a creative and functional medium for note-taking and communication. - **Specialized Chemicals:** The development of new chemicals specifically designed to create temporary writing surfaces on the skin opens up opportunities for innovative applications in various industries. - **Personalized Communication:** The Pen + Sprayer offers a unique and personalized way of exchanging information, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in marketing and customer engagement. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Personal Care Products:** The use of specialized chemicals in skin-based notepads can create new product categories for personal care companies, allowing them to offer innovative and functional solutions to their customers. - **Stationery and Office Supplies:** The development of skin-based notepads opens up new possibilities for the stationery industry, providing a unique and interactive writing experience for consumers. - **Events and Promotions:** The Pen + Sprayer technology can be utilized in event planning and promotion industries to create memorable and interactive experiences, offering a fresh and engaging way of sharing information and messages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sticky Note Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemonic-gen-2.md) - [Reusable Paper-Free Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuka-book.md) - [Real-Time Digitizing Note-Taking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digitizing-notetaking.md) - [AI-Powered Ballpoint Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuwa-pen.md) - [Magnetic Whiteboard Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiteboard-notebook.md) - [Tablet Writing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-smart-writing-system.md) - [Palm-Sized Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-device.md) - [Touch-Free Santizing Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-free-pen.md) - [Leather-Bound Connected Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-notebooks.md)