# Audio-Recording Stationary The Rec & Play Pen by Yuri Suzuki and Oscar Diaz is Extraordinary By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rec-play-pen References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/rec-play-drawing-sounds.html) & [yurisuzuki](http://www.yurisuzuki.com/) The Rec & Play pen is an extraordinary [hybrid writing tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils). Essentially, it "combines sound, sight and physical movement," according to PSFK, creating the most practical [piece of stationary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith7-desk-pen) you could ever own. Designed by Yuri Suzuki and Oscar Diaz, the Rec & Play pen uses a special ferromagnetic ink which [records the surrounding audio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hisong-airstudio-s1) when coupled with a microphone head and a piece of paper. To play back, users simply have to retrace the line made on the piece of paper. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hybrid Writing Tools:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative writing tools that combine multiple functionalities like sound, sight, and physical movement. - **Ferromagnetic Ink:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new applications for ferromagnetic ink technology, such as audio recording in a variety of stationary and communication devices. - **Interactive Stationery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential for interactive stationary that blends analog and digital experiences, revolutionizing the way we engage with traditional writing tools. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Stationery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink the design and functionality of traditional stationery products to incorporate new technologies and enhance user experiences. - **Audio Recording:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the audio recording industry by introducing novel ways to capture, store, and playback sound. - **Product Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Push the boundaries of product design by combining multiple functionalities and mediums to create unique and practical offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Modern Audio Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-engineering-tp7.md) - [Smart Note-Capture Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-pen.md) - [Record-Making Music Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/po80-record-factory-kit.md) - [Computational Audio Recording Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-recorder-concept.md) - [AI-Enhanced Voice Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plaud-note.md) - [Unique Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphite-paintbrush-writing-instrument.md) - [Breakable Magnetic Fidget Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezmopen.md) - [Mindful Writing Ritual Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qui-magnetic-pencil-system.md) - [Three-in-One Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tp-pen.md)