# Malleable Design Rulers The Koala Designs Ring Ruler Creates Perfect Circles without Precision By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-07-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-ruler References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/07/11/geometry-for-geniuses/) Using a traditional compass to create circles often rips holes in your paper or will come undone at the wrong moment, so the [Koala](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koala-bear-tiny-house) Designs Ring Ruler is intended to provide a different solution for designers and artists. The ruler features a malleable design that enables users to create circles of any diameter at increments of just 0.06 inches and will hold the diameter in place using a secure snap design. This ensures optimal results, while also enabling users to use the ruler as a traditional [straight edge ruler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinwa) by simply unfurling the device. The Koala Designs Ring Ruler is an ideal piece of equipment for designers to utilize and will enable perfectly symmetrical designs to be created without the need for a traditional compass. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Malleable Design Tools:** Innovative tools with malleable designs provide greater flexibility and precision in creating designs without the limitations of traditional tools. - **Precision Innovation:** Tools that offer precise measurements and secure snap designs enhance the accuracy and efficiency of design processes. - **Dual-purpose Tools:** Tools that can be used for multiple purposes, such as creating circles and serving as a straight edge ruler, provide convenience and versatility for designers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design Supplies:** The art and design supplies industry can benefit from developing and marketing malleable tools that offer enhanced precision and versatility in design processes. - **Stationery and Office Supplies:** The stationery and office supplies industry can explore opportunities to innovate and introduce precision tools that cater to the needs of designers and artists. - **Educational Tools and Products:** The educational tools and products industry can incorporate malleable design tools into their offerings to enhance learning experiences and encourage creativity in students. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Haute Hybrid Designer Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotio-compass-and-ruler.md) - [Geometric Dynamic Stationary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexagonal-ruler.md) - [Magnetic Measuring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tisolver.md) - [Curvaceous Analog Designer Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rulerc-concept.md) - [Multifunctional Angular Desktop Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexagonal-ruler-set.md) - [Hybrid Angled Stationary Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/25-ruler.md) - [Compact Precise Sketching Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-helvetica.md) - [Digital Design Desktop Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neoruler.md) - [Titanium EDC Rolling Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiroler-20.md)