# Writing Assistant Appliances The SlipGrip Offers a Wider Range of Motion While Transcribing Text By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-08-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slipgrip References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/08/10/grippy-for-the-grip-challenged/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_details.asp?individual_id=261579) Small tasks can become much more daunting when the [natural range of motion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-glove) is effected. The SlipGrip is a simple solution to assisting with this problem. For those who have trouble writing, or holding [smaller objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-sphere), the SlipGrip can surely help. The SlipGrip slides onto the thumb and the index finger and holds the small objects in a rounded clip. The user of the SlipGrip can hold [writing utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowtica-scribe), toothbrushes, eating utensils and many other important daily items. It’s a small and simple improvement to a potentially disabling problem. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Assistive Technology:** The SlipGrip offers a wider range of motion for those with disabilities, creating opportunity for more assistive technology innovations. - **Ergonomic Design:** The SlipGrip is an example of ergonomic design that can have disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of product design. - **Prosthetics and Wearable Technology:** The SlipGrip could potentially be adapted for use as a prosthetic or as wearable technology for individuals with disabilities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** Assistive technology innovations like the SlipGrip can lead to increased accessibility and independence for individuals in the healthcare industry. - **Consumer Goods:** Ergonomic design like the SlipGrip can have disruptive innovation opportunities in the consumer goods industry, particularly for products used in daily life. - **Technology:** Prosthetics and wearables are growing areas within the technology industry, and the SlipGrip could have disruptive innovation opportunities in both areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Robotic Hand Assistance Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioservo-carbonhand.md) - [Dental Instrument-Inspired Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handwriting-tool.md) - [Wheelchair Rim Grip Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grip-rim-cover.md) - [Hand-Tracking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palmplug.md) - [Miniature Elastic Paper-Turning Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercricco.md) - [Upper-Limb Wearable Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleev-1.md) - [Dexterity-Aiding Toothbrush Add-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessories-handles.md) - [Creative MagSafe Grips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hikawa-phone-grip.md) - [Early Childhood Independence Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eazyhold-grip-support.md)