# Rainbow Office Supplies Multicolored Expanding Files Make Organization Fun By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-03-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-file-folder References: [betterlivingthroughdesign](http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/2009/03/semikolon_rainbow_expanding_fi.html) & [seejanework](http://www.seejanework.com/ProductCart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=104&idproduct=2956) It's hard to be organized when most [office organization supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forming-function-nomad-collection) are incredibly boring. These rainbow-colored expanding file folders, however, bring a bit of whimsy into menial tasks like filing. These rainbow expanding file folders are made by Semikolon, and prove that practical can be pretty as well. **Implications** - Filing is never fun, but [whimsical office accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flutterbox) infuse personality and an uplifting attitude into standard worker-bee procedures. By forgoing bland, standard designs in favor of [vibrant colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/center-center-storage) and unusual shapes, stationery designers and marketers can reach a new market of Generation Y and Z office workers, who prefer to use office products that reflect their unique personality and corporate philosophy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Whimsical Office Accessories:** By creating office accessories with vibrant colors and unique shapes, designers and marketers can tap into the preferences of Generation Y and Z workers who value products that reflect their personality. - **Personalized Stationery:** Offering stationery that allows for customization and personalization can attract office workers who want to express their individuality in the workplace. - **Upgraded Office Organization:** Introducing innovative and visually appealing office organization solutions can transform mundane tasks like filing into enjoyable experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Stationery:** The stationery industry has the opportunity to capitalize on the demand for whimsical office accessories and personalized products. - **Office Supplies:** Companies in the office supplies sector can explore disruptive innovation by offering upgraded and visually appealing organization solutions for the workplace. - **Marketing:** Marketers can cater to the preferences of Generation Y and Z office workers by promoting and advertising office products that reflect individuality and unique corporate philosophies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Office Building Rainbow Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-rainbow-office.md) - [Dumpster Pencil Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders.md) - [Ultra-Playful Planner Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planner-designs.md) - [Funky Colorful Storage Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-storage-units.md) - [Recycled Paper-Made Desktop Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rae.md) - [Incredibly Colorful Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-office.md) - [Bold Desk Paper Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tab.md) - [Compact Steel Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multidrawer.md) - [Folded Metal Sheet Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldy.md)