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Reengineered Sharpener Accessories

This Sharpener from CORE Design Studio is Modern and Functional

— September 25, 2017 — Art & Design
Virtually everything that the average consumer encounters during their daily routine is being given a modern overhaul to satisfy demands for a futuristic aesthetic, which is what makes the sharpener accessories seen here an understandable creation. Designed by the CORE Design Studio, the sharpener is crafted from premium materials including aluminum and a high-quality sharpening assembly that make it a stylish yet functional piece of equipment for a workstation.

It could be argued that the pen and pencil are slowly fading out of need at modern workplaces, but an increased focus on premium design is pushing for designers to use them to express their projections for the near future. This is being acknowledged with creations like the sharpener seen here that can be discreetly incorporated into a space without drawing attention to itself while still supporting a need for functionality.
Trend Themes
1. Futuristic Aesthetics - The demand for a futuristic aesthetic is driving the modern overhaul of consumer products, presenting opportunities for designers to express their projections for the near future.
2. Premium Design - Increased focus on premium design is revitalizing the use of pen and pencil as expressive tools in modern workplaces, creating opportunities for innovative accessories like the reengineered sharpener.
3. Discreet Functionality - The incorporation of discreet yet functional accessories into workspaces is a growing trend, as seen in the modern and functional design of the reengineered sharpener.
Industry Implications
1. Product Design - The demand for futuristic aesthetics and premium design in consumer products presents disruptive innovation opportunities for product designers.
2. Stationery - The revitalization of pen and pencil as expressive tools in modern workplaces opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the stationery industry.
3. Office Furniture - The trend of incorporating discreet yet functional accessories into workspaces creates disruptive innovation opportunities for the office furniture industry.
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