# Minimalist Art-Funding Notebooks Public Supply Creates Stationery to Raise Money for Art Programs By Meghan Young | Published 2013-11-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-supply References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/11/art-education-notebooks.html) & [public-supply](http://public-supply.com/) [Public Supply](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-gardens) is amazing for two reasons. First of all, it creates amazing [minimalist notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remarkable-paper-pro) that are on their way to becoming as iconic as composition books and [Moleskines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-1). Secondly, proceeds from sales go towards funding high-need classrooms and public school art programs throughout the city of New York. Considering that such programs are often left underfunded, the latter is what really makes Public Supply so special. Founded by Russell Daiber, Adam London, Leigh Salem and William Brian Smith, Public Supply notebooks can nevertheless be used by both students and adults. In this way, even more people can help contribute to their partnership with non-profit organization Donors Choose, which finds passionate teachers looking to help with their students’ overall education through arts. Public Supply recently teamed up with Dutch artists Haas and Hahn for a limited edition notebook. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist Notebooks:** Opportunity to create minimalist notebooks that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, catering to consumers seeking a simplified and stylish writing experience. - **Art-funding:** Innovation in fundraising models, using the sale of art-related products to support underfunded art programs and empower artists. - **Partnerships with Non-profit Organizations:** Collaboration opportunities with non-profit organizations to create mutually beneficial initiatives that support education and artistic development. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Stationery:** Stationery industry can explore the creation of minimalist and socially impactful products that appeal to a wide range of consumers. - **Education:** Education industry can leverage innovative fundraising models for art programs, fostering creativity and offering broader educational opportunities. - **Non-profit:** Non-profit sector can explore partnerships with companies that align with their mission to create sustainable revenue streams while supporting important causes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Art Museum Stationary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papier-x-the-met.md) - [Modular Refillable Notebook Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notebook-system.md) - [Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woset.md) - [Sustainable Stationery Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papier.md) - [Designer Stationary Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-source-1.md) - [Back-To-School Supply Fundraisers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/school-supply-drive.md) - [Philanthropy-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-library-people.md) - [Cubic Minimalist Memo Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memo-block.md) - [Pleated Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-and-issey-miyake.md)