# Peace-Producing Pen Storage The Pen Zen Organizer Calms Desktop Clutter By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-02-20 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pen-zen-organizer References: [quirky](http://www.quirky.com/products/27?r=4c819c15cfa03e42f2e3fe626a17b1d1) Pen Zen is an organizer that promises to clear up [desktop pen and pencil clutter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders). The shiny white case is filled with green rubber extrusions that hold whatever's poked into them. The pens stick out from the extrusions making them visible and easy to grab. [Loose pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulse-pen) poked into the Pen Zen will move you one step closer to [eliminating clutter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firki) and the frustration of looking for something to write with. The folks at Quirky crowdsourced the design. It's for pre-sale. Once enough pre-orders are received, the Pen Zen will go into production and the world will be a more organized place. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Organized Desktops:** The Pen Zen organizer addresses the need for a clutter-free workspace. - **Crowdsourced Design:** The Quirky company demonstrates the trend of involving the crowd in the design process. - **Efficient Pen Storage:** The Pen Zen offers a practical and convenient solution for storing pens and pencils on a desk. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Office Supplies:** The Pen Zen is a product that disrupts the traditional market for pen and pencil organizers. - **Product Design:** The Quirky platform showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the field of product design. - **E-commerce:** The pre-sale strategy adopted by Quirky highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the e-commerce industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Desk Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-desk-organizers.md) - [Vertical Desk Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tower-desk1.md) - [Organized Minimal Pen Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilo75-pen-holder.md) - [Minimal Compact Pen Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serenity-pen-stand.md) - [Whiteboard Workstation Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskboard-buddy.md) - [Desktop Pen Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pareto-pot.md) - [Mindful Writing Ritual Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qui-magnetic-pencil-system.md) - [Illuminating Workstation Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexcal-studio.md) - [Clutter-Tackling Desk Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-desk-organizer.md)