# Connected Designer Rulers The Smart Scale Ruler Converts Measurements and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-04-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-scale-ruler References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/04/24/the-smart-scale-tackles-a-designers-worst-nightmare-human-error/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/245093613/smart-scale-ruler) The Smart Scale Ruler has been designed as a versatile piece of equipment for designers to utilize when looking at schematics, drawings and much more to ensure they are able to seamlessly delve into the data. Capable of being customized, the ruler can convert measurements from designs to scale them up to the perfect level to ensure that there are no mistakes made in the design process. Users can also divide a space into [equal sections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designable-calculator) instead of having to manually crunch the numbers, which will come as welcome news to designers who are under a deadline. The Smart Scale Ruler is the design work of Joanne Swisterski and works effectively as a tool for [designers who work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiroler-20) with [different measurement units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-ruler2). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 41% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Connected Designer Tools:** Creating more tech-based tools specifically for designers and their needs. - **Customizable Measurement Tools:** Designing measurement tools that can be customized for specific design projects. - **Automated Design Calculations:** Integrating technology into design tools to automate calculations and save time. ### Where This Applies - **Design:** Providing specific tools for designers to help speed up the design process. - **Manufacturing:** Creating tech-based tools to make the manufacturing process more efficient. - **Construction:** Integrating tech-based tools into the construction process to help with precise measurements and calculations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curvaceous Analog Designer Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rulerc-concept.md) - [Smart Measuring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hozos-neorulergo.md) - [Multifunctional Angular Desktop Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexagonal-ruler-set.md) - [Magnifying Measurement Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-sizes-ruler.md) - [Rolling Portable Measuring Tapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neorulergo.md) - [Architectural Design Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archiscale.md) - [Precise In-Screen Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-ruler.md) - [Haute Hybrid Designer Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotio-compass-and-ruler.md) - [Web Design Measurement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-ruler1.md)