# Stackable Coloring Tools These Stackable Crayons Feature an Unusual Shape That is Easy to Grip By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-11-07 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playon-crayons References: [uncommongoods](http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/playon-crayons) 'Uncommon Goods' is selling a set of stackable crayons that are easy for little hands to grip. Although crayons are intended for young children, their long and thin shape can make them difficult to hold. These sculptural crayons provide an alternative coloring tool for younger children. The 'Playon Crayons' are designed for coloring and for play. Instead of the traditional stick shape, the Playon Crayons resemble hollow cones with bulbous ends. The unusual shape makes it easy for [young children to hold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-toy-collection) and prevents the pens from rolling off of a flat surface. The shape also allows children to stack the crayons on top of each other and arrange them in different patterns. Unlike [traditional coloring tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woset), the stackable crayons double as a set of colorful cone-shaped toys. The Playon Crayons offer a great alternative for toddlers or young children who may not be able to play with traditional crayons. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Stackable Coloring Tools:** New designs of coloring tools make them easier to use for children and offer innovative ways to play - **Sculptural Crayons:** A new approach to crayon design resulting in highly functional and visually appealing products - **Toy and Coloring Tool Hybrids:** Products that serve multiple purposes by combining toys and creative tools provide opportunities for innovative product development ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy industry can disrupt the traditional crayon market by incorporating playful design and functional features to their toys - **Art Supplies:** The art supplies industry can capitalize on the demand for more ergonomic and playful coloring tools for children - **Educational Supplies:** The educational supplies industry can integrate innovative and engaging tools like the Playon Crayons to make learning more fun and interactive for children ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wood-Crafted Eco-Friendly Crayons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-crayon.md) - [Multifunctional Education Stacking Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-button-stacking-toys.md) - [Sculptural Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils.md) - [Magnetic Toy-Like Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetdabbles.md) - [Multipurpose Beauty Crayons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-color-crayon.md) - [Playful Crayon USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-crayola-usbc.md) - [Stone-Like Supportive Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stapelstein.md) - [Stone-Grip Conical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-sphere.md) - [Colorful Tech Stylus Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crayon-pro.md)